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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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Fill In Jobs Give New ODs Cash, Experience, Insight

Finance & Business, News, Post-Optometry School / By / 3 minutes of reading

Fresh out of school, I was chomping at the bit to jump-start my exciting new career as an eye doctor and earn some cash – it’s payback time, baby! But with school loans coming due and no work experience, I was at the beginning of a long trek with no clue which way to go. …

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13 Articles from our New Grad Financial and Business Journalist Ross Chatwin

Finance & Business, News, Optometry School, OptometryStudents.com, Post-Optometry School / By / 1 minute of reading

Ross Chatwin, a new grad from the Southern College of Optometry class of 2014 and Financial and Business Content Journalist for OS, has contributed many great clinical pearls and articles with advice on everything from student loans to malpractice insurance over the last few years. We’d like to thank Ross for all his great work! Ross is …

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4 Helpful Articles from New Grad and HPSP Recipient Matt Weinheimer

Articles, OptometryStudents.com, Post-Optometry School, Residency / By / 1 minute of reading

After spending some time in Indiana earning his undergraduate degree and at the Illinois College of Optometry, OS Federal Service Journalist and new grad Matt Weinheimer finds himself practicing halfway around the world at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Okinawa, Japan. Talk about a big move! As an alumnus of the Navy’s Health Professions Scholarship Program, Matt has …

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Your Future in Oregon: A State Where Optometry is Thriving

Organized Optometry, Post-Optometry School / By / 4 minutes of reading

If you’re considering a career as an optometric physician in the beautiful state of Oregon, here is a quick guide of important things to know about the scope of practice and current laws in the state (as of January 1, 2014): In Oregon, optometric physicians can: Prescribe Schedule II (hydrocodone products only) III, IV, and V narcotics (as …

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Washington State Optometry Scope of Practice & Legislation

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

Thanks to UCBSO AOSA Trustee Alex Chow for writing this article as part of our Legislative Series! For years the Optometric Physicians of Washington (OPW) has worked continuously and tirelessly to protect and expand the optometric scope of practice in Washington State. The resulting scope of practice is outlined by RCW 18.53.010. Considering practicing optometry in …

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The Unconventional Optometrist: Eye Care Behind Bars

Clinical Optometry, Healthcare, News, Post-Optometry School / By / 6 minutes of reading

DID YOU KNOW? The United States has incarcerated more people than any other country in the world. Currently, there are approximately 2 million inmates in state, federal and private prisons across the country. To put this into perspective, the United States holds 25 percent of the world’s prison population, but only 5 percent of the …

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Onion Article Paints Scary Future for Optometry, How Will You Overcome?

Articles, Post-Optometry School / By / 4 minutes of reading

I’m sure many of you have read the recent article in the Onion titled, “LensCrafters, Pearle Vision Agree To Prisoner Exchange.” You know what you’re going to get with Onion articles, so I took it for what it was and thought the article was hilarious. At the same time though, it got me thinking (as …

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Optometry Laws and Legislation in Colorado

News, Organized Optometry, Post-Optometry School / By / 3 minutes of reading

Considering a future career as an optometrist in the great state of Colorado? Here’s a quick guide with a few important things to know about scope of practice, current laws, and ongoing legislation in the state: Currently, optometrists can… Prescribe Schedule II (hydrocodone products only), III, IV, and V narcotics (including oral antivirals, oral steroids, …

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Interview with Dr. David Kading: The Future of Optometry

Articles, Finance & Business, Involvement, Post-Optometry School, Residency / By / 8 minutes of reading

Curious about what a private practice guru thinks about the future of optometry? Interested in private practice and want to learn how to ensure your personal success? Want some advice from a leader in optometry on how to succeed as optometry students? Dr. David Kading, OD, FAAO is a private practice optometrist who specializes in cornea …

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Pursuing Leadership Positions: State Optometric Organizations – Influence YOUR Profession!

Articles, Involvement, Optometry School, Organized Optometry, Post-Optometry School / By / 3 minutes of reading

This article is part three in a continuing series that looks closely behind the scenes of optometry student organizations through the eyes of passionate student leaders. Jenna Osseck, a third year at University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry and President of the local student chapter of the Missouri Optometric Association shares her experiences being …

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