Can conjunctivitis act as a predictor of COVID-19 infection?
During 2020 we learned more about the effects of coronavirus than any other topic. It has been the main subject on the news, social media, and of scientific research since January 2020. As the months flew by, it seemed like some...
OD-3: The Precipice
Okay, admittedly the title is a bit melodramatic: The Precipice. Almost sounds like a movie title. This article is for all the hardworking, exhausted, third-year students across optometry colleges nationwide. As a 3rd-year student myself...
Let’s Talk Heart Health – How Uncontrolled Hypertension May Be Affecting Your Eyesight
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE CAN BE FOUND PUBLISHED IN THE JAN/FEB AOA FOCUS MAGAZINE High Blood Pressure In the United States, one out of two adults have been diagnosed with hypertension, which makes up approximately 108 million people...
What to Expect When First Seeing Patients During a Pandemic
Most optometrists can recall treating their first patient - how exciting yet nervous they felt and certainly how many hours (yes, hours) it took to complete the exam. At SUNY Optometry, students traditionally get to invite a family...
World Keratoconus Day
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...