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Join “Black Eyecare Perspective” on October 6, 2020
IF YOU CAN SEE IT, YOU CAN BE IT... Black Eyecare Perspective and Optometrists of the black community are being intentional in our impact and on Tuesday, October 6. 2020 we will create a pipeline for students at every HBCU to not...
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Avoid the “Con” in Contacts
If you are an optometrist working in primary care, you likely cringe when you read “interest in colored contacts for Halloween” on your appointment notes. Though contact lenses can be worn year-round, there is undoubtedly a surge in...
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PERRLA: the abbreviation that could use a few more letters
Pupil testing is an essential part of a complete eye examination, especially when diagnosing autonomic nervous system disorders that can affect the pupillary response. To document the findings of a pupillary examination, many students and...
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Managing Mental Health in Optometry School
It is no secret that optometry school is one of the most stressful times in many of our lives. Between balancing numerous courses, prepping for boards, clinic shifts, and other obligations, it is an extremely busy phase of life. Pushing...
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A Look at Fuchs’ Endothelial Dystrophy
Background: Fuchs’ Endothelial Dystrophy is an autosomal dominant, inherited, posterior dystrophy of the cornea. Fuchs’ is more common in post-menopausal females, with a predilection for women 60 years of age...