Study Break

The only thing tougher than optometry school is being sick in optometry school. While classes, labs, and clinic hours are priority, don't forget to take care of yourself! Here are 5 tips for staying healthy in school: Sleep: Losing...

In March, I went on a Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH) trip with eight other University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) students to the VOSH Guerrero clinic, which has been helping the indigenous population...

You've probably heard the buzz around the total solar eclipse that will be happening August 21, 2017. As eye care professionals, it is likely that many of your friends and family members will be asking you about it too. But even if you...

Ever feel stressed? Who am I kidding, in optometry school, I think it's safe to say we've all felt stressed. Here's the thing though, did you know that the average age of an optometry student is also the average age of a mental health...

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...