An Extra-Ordinary Path in Optometry By: Ji Yun Lee – SUNY Optometry 2013Â Dr. Jordan Kassalow saw a need. During his first SVOSH trip, he saw the deep impact of vision loss in his patients’ lives. Fortunately, Dr. Kassalow also found the solution. Most of the vision loss could be corrected with simple reading glasses. …
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Put Down the Devices, Prevent Eye Strain As I spend extended amounts of time on my computer, my eyes are aching and burning. My phone feels so bright and my eyes are straining after looking for a long time. Over the past few decades, there have been numerous advancements in personal electronics. However, these advances …
Which Academic Path is Right for Me? For students looking to explore the world of academia after graduation, the choice between doing a fellowship or a residency may be weighing heavily on their minds. Many optometry students are unaware that fellowships in optometric medicine exist. Students may also be confused as to how they differ …
As new graduates, outside the safety of our classroom walls, we will have an obligation to stay up to date on the latest research. We must stay informed on new therapeutics, techniques, equipment, and findings on ocular health. During our schooling, we learn about evidence-based medicine (EBM) because it is scientifically sound, and ready to …
Whether you’re in your final year of optometry school or getting ready to finish your first, you’ve taken courses in vision therapy (or will soon!). For anyone interested in this specialty and also into technology, you’re in for a treat! Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Jen Simonson, OD, FCOVD and Rebecca …
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Building a patient base as a new optometrist can be challenging. However, providing a service for your community, such as a vision screening, will both set you apart and also attract new families to your practice. This article will hopefully provide stepping stones for creating relationships with schools, performing vision screenings, and following up with schools …
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Vision Expo West (VEW) is coming up soon, and if you haven’t been to a Vision Expo event, now is the time to make plans and register! From the exhibit hall with designer frames and cutting edge technology to the continuing education classes and networking, Vision Expo is an amazing and beneficial experience for students. …
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) is the largest eye and vision research organization in the world, including nearly 12,000 members from over 75 countries. The theme of this year’s ARVO meeting was “Powerful Connections: Vision Research and Online Networking,” and was held May 3 – May 7 in Denver, Colorado. I was …
It is that time of the year again where optical vendors and exhibitors from all across the world meet in NYC to throw one of the most energetic and activity filled conferences that exists! Beginning March 19-22nd, located at the Javits Center in New York City, Vision Expo East is an event filled with endless excitement, …
We’ve already written plenty of articles about why and how students benefit from attending trade shows and conferences, now we’d like to present to you video we shot on the exhibit hall floor at Vision Expo West, with optometrists, industry execs and company reps telling you how your experience at these conferences will benefit you …
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