Optometric Practice in the Palmetto State What do beaches, Southern food, US history, and the show “Southern Charm” all have in common? The state of South Carolina! “The Palmetto State,” nicknamed after the state tree, was the eighth state to join the union in 1788. Things to do in South Carolina There’s something for everyone …
Vermont: Freedom and Unity For future physicians who enjoy sailing, hiking, and snowboarding, Vermont is an oasis surrounded by lush green mountains and expansive valleys, which continue to attract tourists when the leaves change in the fall. Larger towns like Burlington and Montpelier are home to the University of Vermont and the state capital, respectively. …
Maine: The Way Life Should Be The state of Maine, situated in the most northeastern part of the United States, is known for its rocky coastline, heavily-forested interior, & fresh seafood. With an area of 33,215 square miles, Maine is roughly the size of all other five New England states combined! As Maine locals, our …
Vision Expo East was an eye-opener for me as an optometry student mainly because I was exposed to so many opportunities in the industry at one time and in one place! Not only was it an opportunity to meet new colleagues and check out thousands of new products on the market, it was the best …
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Have you ever thought of going into private practice, got all excited about it, and then five minutes later just felt upset, drowned by your own questions and worries? Lots of us optometry students want to pursue private practice but often we just spin our wheels when it comes to formulating some sort of logical …
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Part III of V By Dr. Paul Heeg Okay, you’re a third or fourth year optometry student and you see a ton of choices in front of you… you may ask: where to go from here? My advice would be not to get intimidated from all the choices, there certainly are quite a few! Research …
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Student Debt… The bottom line: What to know and what to do. Part 2 of 5 of First Year In Practice Friday’s By Dr. Paul Heeg Well, if you are like anything like me and most optometry students, your schooling is expensive and is your responsibility. How will that affect you? Well, you will have …
What can I do as an Optometrist? That answer is actually quite complex. There are many opportunities available to Optometrists that extend far beyond what most students are familiar with which often includes private practice and retail settings. As the scope of Optometry continues to grow, so do the types of careers Optometrists can choose …
As a new graduate, keeping up with the ever-changing world of optometry can be a daunting experience. After years of seemingly non-stop lectures in school, I personally was tempted by the idea of coasting by with online continuing education that required minimal effort. It quickly became clear to me, however, just how fast things change …
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The Importance of Optical Measurements Picture this situation: Your small, but thriving, private practice has two opticians, both of whom are busy helping other patients. You walk up to the front desk to see what else is on the books for the afternoon when a patient approaches you and says she has found a pair …
