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Applying for the OD/MS? Here’s how to prepare

Optometry is an ever-evolving field. One of the major forces behind this advancement is vision science research. There are many advantages to pursuing a dual OD/MS degree during Optometry school. Here is list of which programs are offered at the different optometry schools. First, it will broaden your skill set and provide the opportunity to …

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Oklahoma Scope of Practice – Home Sweet ‘Homa

Oklahoma Scope of Practice  Life in the Sooner State Where the wind does in fact come sweeping down the plains, Oklahoma is a state full of pride and progression. From a night on the town spent in Bricktown in Oklahoma City to visiting the Hard Rock Café in Tulsa, there is a booming nightlife in …

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Canadian vs. American Board Exams: A Breakdown

A Breakdown of Canadian vs. American Optometry Board Exams   Disclaimer: This information was last updated Jan 25, 2019. For the most updated information and current test administration dates, please consult the OEBC for Canadian boards or the NBEO for American boards. If you’re a Canadian wanting to practice or do a residency in the States, a Canadian at …

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Wisconsin Scope of Practice

Practicing Optometry in Wisconsin While Wisconsin may have a reputation for good cheese and cold winters,  it has more to offer than that. In addition to miles of farmland, Milwaukee and Madison are the state’s major cities, and many smaller cities have University of Wisconsin branches. Life in America’s Dairyland Beyond the lively night life, …

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Fellowships vs Residencies

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 …

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Class of 2018: Graduating Writers

  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 …

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Virginia Scope of Practice

Optometry in the Old dominion state   The “Old Dominion” state of Virginia is a wonderland for eye care professionals looking to explore American history. From Thomas Jefferson’s house at Monticello to the colonial settlement of Williamsburg, Virginia is a state rich in American Revolutionary history. The state capital of Richmond is a smaller city …

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Insights into the Field of Low Vision

Quick Facts about Low Vision ODs Within the medical community, opinions about the field of low vision can be misguided. Although a large portion of training focuses the art and science of refraction and magnification selection, the reality is that low vision specialists incorporate far more in patient examinations than magnifying glass powers. Doctors who specialize in …

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