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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By Faba Varghese, University of the Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an ocular emergency due to the increased risk of severe vision loss if left untreated.1 It is a granulomatous inflammation of various arteries, most commonly the superficial temporal artery, the ophthalmic artery, the posterior ciliary arteries, and the […]
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Clay Fung SCCO at MBKU OD Candidate 26’ In an ever-evolving political landscape, legislative changes carry immense potential to better the lives of underserved populations. These changes dictate the ways in which we live, impacting fundamental aspects such as equity and accessibility. In the world of primary health, this translates to changes in access to care,
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Embarking on my optometry school journey amid the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a unique and challenging experience, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in an ever-changing world. In this era dominated by technology, the shift to virtual learning became a cornerstone for education, requiring students to embrace change and find innovative ways
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Registration is now open for AOA on Capitol Hill, April 14-16, in Washington, D.C. Hope to see you there! AOA on Capitol Hill is the AOA’s single-largest annual advocacy event, directly connecting optometry’s advocates and leaders with our nation’s policymakers to advance and support optometric care in America. Lawmakers love hearing from optometry students because
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MEIBO Dry Eye Treatment Dry eye treatment drop FDA approved in 2023 using 100% perfluorohexyloctane. The studies done show that the drop can stay in the eye, decreasing evaporation for up to 240 minutes, whereas standard water-based drops only last for a couple minutes. This increase in time spent on the eye can help to
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If you’re reading this, chances are good that you’re an optometry student navigating through a transition to online learning and you don’t need to be told that COVID-19 has been a disruptive force. Suffice it to say, 2020 is taking on a whole new learning curve. This year we are learning not just about optometry,
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