Study Resources

Imagine what it must feel like to tell a patient that you can decrease his or her myopia progression and they would no longer need to wear glasses or contacts during the day. Not only that, but in order to do this they would wear a...

  Background A cataract is most simply defined as an opacification of the lens that leads to measurable decreased visual acuity or some functional disability as perceived by the patient.2 The Many "Flavors" of Cataracts Nuclear...

Pupil testing is an essential part of a complete eye examination, especially when diagnosing autonomic nervous system disorders that can affect the pupillary response. To document the findings of a pupillary examination, many students and...

            Background: Fuchs’ Endothelial Dystrophy is an autosomal dominant, inherited, posterior dystrophy of the cornea.  Fuchs’ is more common in post-menopausal females, with a predilection for women 60 years of age...

The first semester of optometry school should be a memorable experience. You meet the friends you will have for life, receive your white coat (depending on your school), choose your optometric instruments, explore your passions, and much...