University of Houston
Class of 2018
Born and raised in Iowa, now a current third year optometry student at UHCO. Massive fan of music, technology, and craft beer.Posts by Marcus Noyes:
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Cataract Awareness Part 2: Treatment and Considerations
Surgical removal of the lens is currently the only method of treating a cataracts, and there are a variety of different ways it can be done. The most common modern surgery is called phacoemulsification, and it involves using ultrasonic... Continue reading
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Meet The OS.com Team: Christopher Lopez, Editor & Executive Journalist II
Part two of our "Meet the OptometryStudents.com Team" spotlights one of the most involved optometry students in existence, Christopher Lopez. Chris is a fourth year student at the University of Houston College of Optometry. He is... Continue reading
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Cataract Awareness Part 1: Types and Tips
June is Cataract Awareness Month. On behalf of OptometryStudents.com, I’m here to provide you with a crash course on the common types of cataracts, clinical signs to expect, and different types of cataract treatment (see Part 2).... Continue reading
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February Spotlight: Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Did you know that February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) month? Here is a break down of the basics of the condition to help you review for clinic, rotations, or boards. ARMD is a retinal condition that results in... Continue reading
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Iowa Optometry: The Scope of Practice
Optometry is a profession that is legislated on a state by state basis. This means every state has its own laws regarding what care an optometrist can legally provide. The optometric scope of practice has come a long way since the first... Continue reading
