Optometry School

Last week, the American Optometric Association (AOA) was host to optometrists, students, and paraoptometric members from across the United States and Canada for their annual Optometry’s Meeting, which was combined with the annual...

As we transition from student to doctor, there are many changes and expectations that we embrace. From remembering and applying didactic knowledge, performing exam elements correctly, charting appropriately, and determining accurate...

I started first year of optometry school not working because classes were pretty intense and I didn’t think I would have time to work. As first year was finishing, I knew I would only have one summer off and the question of what I should...

“Which is clearer, one or two?" It still amazes me that this simple question can lead to a great prescription allowing sharp vision for all patients. Personally, answering this question as a kid allowed me to watch cartoons from the...

I’m a first-year student at UHCO who moved down from Iowa to start optometry school. It can be a difficult transition for some, and one might even begin to doubt if optometry school is the best place for you. We have all had those...