I recently was studying some common vision problems that occur in children and the signs and symptoms associated with these problems. I realized that as a profession, we can raise significant awareness about vision problems so long as we provide the right messaging to our patients. With that being said, I decided to create this brochure “10 …
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Here are some really important figures and facts to remember in clinic when dealing with your pediatric patients. Try printing this out and keeping it in your lab coat! 1. DOSING MEDICATIONS Dosing – (1 tsp = 5ml // 2.2 lbs=1kg) Young’s Rule (based on age) — Peds dose= Adult dose x age (years)/(age+12) Clark’s …
Are you ready to practice full-scope optometry after graduation? Or do you believe you may need a bridge between being a student optometrist and a practicing optometrist? Or have you noticed you wanted to work with students? Well, these are common questions many of us have when considering residency. Optometric residency programs are an optional …
Taking a gap year was the best decision I’ve made during my application process. Instead of rushing to fit a certain timeline, I decided to take a mental break from school and spend more time expanding my patient care experience. This extra time before optometry school helped me become a better prepared and more confident applicant …
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 contact lens at night, much like how some people …
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 doctors use PERRLA, which stands for: Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation. While this acronym is a great …
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Norway is a country of immense natural beauty that attracts visitors from around the world. In addition to its stunning fjords and remarkable islands dotting the lengthy Atlantic coastline, Norway is famous for its northern lights during wintertime and midnight sun in the summer. Lately, Norway has begun attracting a new kind of visitor: medical …
