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World Keratoconus Day November 10th marks World Keratoconus Day, which is a monumental day for the field of optometry. World Keratoconus Day is a day dedicated to bringing awareness to the medical condition of keratoconus and educating...

Contact lenses are medical devices that require a prescription from a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist, and many companies attempt to surpass this safety protocol in order to generate a higher profit from consumers. However, some...

Starting in the clinic as a new optometry student can be stressful. However, following these 4 steps may help to relieve some stress and help you build the confidence you need to be successful.   1.  Review charts the day before, at the...

You have probably heard that staring too long at a digital screen can damage your eyes. But do you really know why? It is because of blue light emitting from those screens. Blue light is a form of visible light that has a short wavelength...

Imagine what it must feel like to tell a patient that you can decrease his or her myopia progression and they would no longer need to wear glasses or contacts during the day. Not only that, but in order to do this they would wear a...