As future ODs, it is common for us to see patients seeking help for treatment and rehabilitation of life-debilitating injuries or conditions. Have you ever considered that one day the same unfortunate circumstances may happen to you? Our profession demands that we be in good health in order to perform our duties properly and efficiently. …
As I begin my third year of optometry school at Inter American University School of Optometry in Puerto Rico, I would like to reflect on the wild ride that was second year! During second year the course work was much more challenging. In first year we learned all the basics; then in second year we …
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Whether you’re in a nice quiet exam room or a noisy cafeteria at a school screening, the chances are that your pediatrics patient is going to have the attention span of a small woodland creature. A few of the main concerns with a pediatric patient are to rule out strabismus, amblyopia, and other ambylogenic factors …
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OS: Â Devin Sasser is a member of the American Optometric Student Association Board of Trustees. Â Devin is now the Trustee for University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry. Devin, tell us a little about yourself! DS: Hello everyone! It gives me great pleasure to bring you greetings from the Show-Me State! My name is …
OptomCAS is opening again in just a few weeks and potential applicants have to select schools to apply to. There are many different things to consider, making it a tough process. I certainly could not make up my mind for a while. So here are some tips to help potential applicants narrow down the search: …
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OS: Amy is a member of the American Optometric Student Association Board of Trustees. She is now in the position of Trustee for Southern College of Optometry. Amy, tell us a little about yourself! Amy: Greetings from Memphis, TN! I’m Amy Puerto, and I’m one month away from being a third year at Southern College …
During my time as the president of the Grant MacEwan Pre-Optometry Club, I found myself connecting with people, advertising the club, and explaining why they should join. The reason to join a club depends on what you want from the club, and what the club can offer you. I had asked members of many pre-optometry …
Networking in optometry school is crucial to finding success in the real world after graduation. During school, you meet many amazing people in the small world of optometry. How do you keep in touch with them? How can they stay updated on your progress through school? LinkedIn is the top social networking destination focused on …
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Nicholas Green (The Ohio State University Class of 2017) and I (Pennsylvania College of Optometry Class of 2017) both decided to take a year off between undergrad and optometry school. Below you will find our responses to 7 different questions about our unique experiences during our year off. AUTHOR PROFILES: Nicholas Green and Kristin Schwab …
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As students prepare to trade their textbooks for a summer towel and head to the beach, take into consideration what shadowing can do for you. Once you have decided to apply for optometry school you’ll be more cautious of your grades in college, you’ll be preparing to take the OAT, and you would want to …
