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Posted 06/02/2023
Optometry School, OptometryStudents.com, Study Resources / By Author: Easy Anyama

Amplify your optometry school experience and see what it means to get involved in our profession as the annual AOSA/AOA conference, Optometry’s Meeting, comes to the Music City, June 19-22, 2024. Optometry’s Meeting provides students a four-day, immersive experience in career development, clinical and practice management skill building, professional networking and advocacy alongside optometry’s leaders. …

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Through the Google Glass: My Virtual Reality at VEW 2013

Articles, Clinical Optometry / By / 4 minutes of reading

Google Glass. Whether it’s the can’t-live-without-it device of the future or the less desirable “Segway for your face”, there’s no denying the intrigue generated by this sleek, uber-technological gadget. When I heard that a Google Glass demonstration was going to be at Vision Expo West this year, I immediately jumped at the opportunity. It was clear since the arrival …

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Optometry Student to Successful Optometrist: Caring for Your Patients

Articles, Clinical Optometry, Post-Optometry School / By / 2 minutes of reading

In my interview with Dr. Chad Fleming OD, FAAO, Business and Career Coach at AOAExcel, he mentioned 3 key attributes that any optometry student must have if they want to become a successful optometrist: Communication Initiative Caring for patients When Dr. Fleming mentioned “caring for patients” as one of his 3 most important attributes an …

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I’ve had Blurry Vision Since I Got Off the Ventilator

Articles, Clinical Optometry / By / 3 minutes of reading

Age/Sex/Race 38 yo Caucasian Female Chief Complaint “I can’t see very well since I got off the ventilator. On my first day off of the ventilator, I saw complete black. Now, I’m able to make out outlines of big signs.” Duration – since February Location – OU (OD > OS) Context – constant Wears glasses …

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4 Quick and Easy Ways to Assess Optic Nerve Head Size

Clinical Optometry, News / By / 9 minutes of reading

Until recently, I didn’t realize how important it is to assess the size of the optic nerve head along with the cup-to-disc ratio. Now I know that evaluating the C/D ratio without considering optic nerve head size is a lot like categorizing someone’s body mass index based only on weight without considering height! The overall …

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3 Valuable Lessons I Learned Attending a CE Course at Vision Expo West

Clinical Optometry, Involvement, News / By / 4 minutes of reading

Do you ever feel like you have so much you want to do but not enough time to get it all done?  Vision Expo West  had a lot to offer – between exploring the exhibition halls, getting free swag, networking with doctors and exhibitors, and partying the nights away, it seemed impossible to cram in …

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Tips for Selecting Your Diagnostic Kit

Articles, Clinical Optometry / By / 3 minutes of reading

I can’t believe how quickly the first semester of optometry school is flying by! At PCO, we’ve already had our white coat ceremony, purchased our trial lens sets, and survived our first round of midterms. Now it’s time for the first years to make another exciting (and expensive) purchase… diagnostic kits! The diagnostic kits include …

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4 Most Common Retinal Hemes You’ll Find: Location and Etiology

Articles, Clinical Optometry / By / 2 minutes of reading

Retinal hemorrhages are often hallmarks of many ocular and/or systemic diseases. Thus, finding them in asymptomatic patients during comprehensive eye exams may require further evaluation to determine the principle cause. It is crucial to identify and classify various types of hemorrhages because optometric management is influenced by the underlying etiology. The following are the most …

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Lens Tech: Photochromic Lenses

Articles, Clinical Optometry / By / 4 minutes of reading

From glassware to Cr-39 plastic to the lightest in polycarbonate and high index, ophthalmic lens technologies have advanced in a number of ways to provide more comfort. After visiting your optometrist for your yearly eye exam, finding the right pair of glasses means considering many choices. The prescription from the doctor, the type of frame, …

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