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 …
If we all expected to have life figured out at 23, then a good deal of us would be stuck with some serious life choices that we all regret. Partners that were terrible, living in the wrong city, and careers that were wrong (for some of us). Just look around your class and count the …
Many of you may have been to Optometry’s Meeting, AAO, or Vision Expo, but have you been to the most important conference of them all? The one that directly impacts your future, what you’ll be able to do in the exam room, and the access to care that your patients have? Students from all over …
Protect and Grow YOUR Profession: Congressional Advocacy Conference 2015 Read More »
Many ODs fit a variety of contact lenses. Many specialize in custom lenses for difficult to fit corneas and other conditions. Some ODs consider themselves to be pediatric ODs. But few find themselves dipping their toes into both areas. In some situations, there are benefits to fitting children and even infants in contact lenses. While …
Pediatric Contact Lens Fitting – A Tiny Bit Different! Read More »
Ross Chatwin, a new grad from the Southern College of Optometry class of 2014 and Financial and Business Content Journalist for OS, has contributed many great clinical pearls and articles with advice on everything from student loans to malpractice insurance over the last few years. We’d like to thank Ross for all his great work! Ross is …
13 Articles from our New Grad Financial and Business Journalist Ross Chatwin Read More »
After spending some time in Indiana earning his undergraduate degree and at the Illinois College of Optometry, OS Federal Service Journalist and new grad Matt Weinheimer finds himself practicing halfway around the world at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Okinawa, Japan. Talk about a big move! As an alumnus of the Navy’s Health Professions Scholarship Program, Matt has …
4 Helpful Articles from New Grad and HPSP Recipient Matt Weinheimer Read More »
In an unsuccessful attempt to prove resilience and fortitude to financial aid departments nationwide, malnourished optometry students turned pseudo-political activists have ended their “Financial Aid Hunger Strike” instantly following their loan disbursements. “I was on a very healthy carrot and water diet. It was very cost effective and got the job done,” explained first year …
Thousands of Optometry Students End Hunger Strike Following Loan Disbursement Read More »
This article is part of our School in Focus series, written by Christine Morra (Class of 2016, SUNY AOSA Trustee). Check out more student experiences at SUNY here! BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY In the heart of Midtown Manhattan, across from Bryant Park and the historic New York Public Library, lies a hidden gem that helps …
School in Focus: State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry Read More »
The CooperVision Adopt-a-Patient™ program is a fantastic way for you the improve your patients’ vision and change their lives in the process. It’s easy: if you have a patient in need of contact lenses, but otherwise can’t afford them, submit an email with the patient info to CooperVision and your patient receives a free year’s worth …
CooperVision Adopt-a-Patient Program Winner! YOU Should be Next! Read More »
Considering a career as an optometrist in the state of North Carolina? Below is a quick reference guide to becoming an optometrist in North Carolina as well as the current scope of practice. How to become an optometrist in North Carolina: Passing scores on NBEO Part I, II, and III as well as scores of …
Optometry Scope of Practice & Legislation in North Carolina Read More »
