Study Break

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...

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...

Let me preface by saying that I love optometry. I love what I do, and I enjoy clinical care and interacting with patients (shameless plug: check out my last article Tips on Engaging Patients for Effective Exams). That being said, there are...