Wyoming: The Cowboy State The great plains of Wyoming are as remote as they are vast. With a total population under 600,000 people, Wyoming is the least-populated state in the US. For healthcare providers, this means many patients must travel great distances to seek out medical care. Additionally, patients who are unable to make the …
OptometryStudents.com prides itself on being by the students, for the students. We aren’t students forever, though, and each year we have to bid farewell to our graduating writers and editors who have given so much of their time and talent to helping this site. Here’s what five of our graduating team members are up …
Pre-Requisite Classes: Why They Matter I got my undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (Go Mocs!) and graduated in 2014 with a BS in Biology before starting optometry school in 2015. Before optometry school, there are certain pre-requisite classes you need to take. Different schools require different classes, but all schools require a strong …
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Ptroublesome Ptosis That ptroublesome ptosis: A patient presents with a new “droopy” lid. So, brilliant optometrist: What are you going to do about it? Ptosis is an abnormally low position of the upper eyelid. It is more common in older patients due to a gradual loss of function of the muscles working to hold the eyelids up. However, …
West Virginia is home to historic mining towns, beautiful cities, and a rich cultural heritage. Tucked within the Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia is renowned for its beautiful camping, hiking, white water rafting, and other outdoor activities. Within the state, West Virginia has a vast need for both optometric and primary care. West Virginia currently leads …
New Hampshire, also known as “The Granite State,” is home to the beautiful White Mountain range as well a diverse array of outdoor activities. Home to beautiful lakes, hiking trails, skiing resorts, and even a small coastline, New Hampshire is perfect for future optometrists who love the great outdoors. New Hampshire residents enjoy a lower …
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 sleep can take a serious toll on your immune system and your ability to learn. While …
Surgical removal of the lens is currently the only method of treating a cataracts, and there are a variety of different ways it can be done. The most common modern surgery is called phacoemulsification, and it involves using ultrasonic waves to break up the lens while it’s still in the eye, then essentially using a …
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June is Cataract Awareness Month. On behalf of OptometryStudents.com, I’m here to provide you with a crash course on the common types of cataracts, clinical signs to expect, and different types of cataract treatment (see Part 2). Cataracts are defined by the American Optometric Association as a “cloudy or opaque area in the normally clear lens of the …
Many things in our bodies are a reflection of what we eat and how well we take care of ourselves. The eyes are no different. Eating certain types of foods, and skipping others, can help protect your vision throughout your life. Here are a few things to enjoy and avoid for an “eye-healthy diet.” Try …
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