Today’s article is written by Dr. Carl Garbus who is president of NORA. Antonio Chirumbolo, an OptometryStudents.com Team Member, met Dr. Garbus during an OS.com function and they are now working together to crank out some great information for optometry students. Keep a lookout for more insightful articles from Dr. Garbus in the near future! …
Examination of the Traumatic Brain Injury Patient Read More »
By: Matthew Geller – SUNY Optometry 2013 Warning: The article you are about to read is slightly exaggerated and was written to be comical representation, yet at the same time an authentic expression of the life of a 2nd year of optometry student. Strap on your white clinic coat because you are about to go …
2nd Year of Optometry School… A Beautiful Thing Read More »
Whoa! It feels good to be back writing articles! First thing I want to say is that 2nd year is much better than 1st year of Optometry School. The main reason is that I know what to expect and I am overall more knowledgeable about the process of how to learn, study, take a test …
What’s up readers, fans and fellow students!? Today we have a guest article from Angelica Delgado, a SALUS 2014 Optometry Student who went above and beyond to learn more about optometry and to get herself involved in the profession. Her story is both inspiring and informative and it is students like her who will go …
Pre-Optometry Students- What are you doing this summer? Read More »
 Whether you’ve already taken a low vision course in optometry school, or are still trying to figure out why you’re spending so much time on telescopes in optics, there’s a lot to low vision that even a non-low-vision optometrist can benefit from knowing. This is especially important because many patients will still see his …
Scope of Optometric Practice in the Natural State Adventure Awaits in Arkansas The south-eastern United States is home to a plethora of opportunities for Optometrists, none of which are more exciting than in the state of Arkansas. For optometrists, this amazing state offers some of the most extraordinary outdoor activities and earns its name of …
SECO, the Southeast Congress of Optometry, will be held this year in Atlanta, GA, March 1-5. The conference provides great opportunities for optometry students of all grade levels, from first year to fourth years. Registration is free for all current optometry students, and students receive a $100 stipend for attending! This is one conference you can’t …
Come Hang Out With OptometryStudents.com at SECO 2017! Read More »
Did you know that February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) month? Here is a break down of the basics of the condition to help you review for clinic, rotations, or boards. ARMD is a retinal condition that results in reduced central visual acuity, and ultimately, central blindness. It affects 11 million Americans, and unfortunately, that …
February Spotlight: Age-Related Macular Degeneration Read More »
We all know that we have a blind spot because there are no photoreceptors located at the optic nerve. The facinating thing is when you look at an object you don’t see part of it missing, correct? If you do, please go see an optometrist ASAP! Why do we not see a hole in our …
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: The Basics You Should Know Read More »
