The Illinois College of Optometry is one of the world’s leading urban optometric institutions. Located in Chicago, ICO resides in the educational and healthcare corridor along with the University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Mercy Medical Centers.
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Thanks to everyone who participated in our social media contest! We’re sorry for the confusion as to why some of your pictures aren’t posting to the hashtag search #OSvisionexpo, but we found out why! It is because your twitter and/or Instagram accounts needed to be set as “public” in order for the hashtag to show
Congratulations to Abby Jakob for being this month’s “Optometry Student in Focus!” Abby hails from Ontario, Canada and is currently a 3rd year student at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO). Abby was nominated for her service and involvement in the ICO community. She is President of the ICO Leo Club President, which is a
March 2013 Optometry Student in Focus: Abby Jakob, ICO 2014 Read More »
International Vision Expo East is fast approaching. For those of you who, like me, are attending as a first timer, it can be a little overwhelming. Where do I start? What do I do when I get there? How can I make the most of this experience? Fear not fellow trade show newbies! Below are some
So, You’re Attending Your First Optometry Trade Show: 5 Tips for Vision Expo East Read More »
After initial federal government recognition and support, the Pediatric Eye Care Essential Benefit has now been officially finalized by the US Department of Health and Human Service, marking the end of years and years of hard fought advocacy and the beginning of comprehensive eye exams and related medical services for millions of children across the
Pediatric Eye Care Essential Health Benefit Has Now Been Officially Realized Read More »
Big news as we move through the start of 2013! Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Harkin Amendment and Pediatric Eye Care Essential Benefit that is included, millions of previously uninsured Americans (children and adults) will have coverage for comprehensive eye care! This could translate to more patients and a busier practice
Huge Potential Impact of Health Care Reform on Optometry and YOU! Read More »
Left to right: President: James Deom (PCO), Vice President: Brian Park (SCCO), Secretary: Jazzi Junge (UCB), Treasurer: Jessilin Quint (IU) Introducing the new AOSA Executive Council for 2013-2014 On Saturday, January 12, 2013, a new Executive Council for the American Optometric Student Association was sworn in for the 2013-2014 year. We are happy to introduce
Introducing the New AOSA Executive Council for 2013-2014 Read More »
As 2013 nears, changes to our health care system have been a very hot topic, to say the least. Here are a few highlights of what went on throughout this final month of 2012, as well as a summary of the year. These changes will indeed have an impact on our profession: AOA President Ronald
Victories of the Past, Looking to the Future Read More »
The extreme importance of healthy vision for children to their learning and development cannot be understated. Now the federal government is fully supporting this notion as it begins to implement the pediatric essential health benefit, which was hard-fought and lobbied for by optometrists, students and AOA members across the country! To think that previously, the
Federal Government Support and Implementation of Comprehensive Eye Exams for Kids! Read More »
Interviews and now being scheduled for the 2013 Vision Therapy Private Practice Residency in Bethesda and Annapolis, Maryland: The goal of this unique Southern College of Optometry Residency Program is to give graduate Optometrists additional opportunities to expand their clinical knowledge and skills. Description of Program: The program emphasizes the diagnosis and treatment of binocular
SCO Residency Program: Vision Therapy Private Practice Read More »
I recently wrote about the presence of the AOA and optometry in Washington and how the organization and advocacy of those in and around the profession allow optometrists to practice the way they do today (such as defending the Harkin Law). As a student myself, I always urge students to be aware of these issues
AOA-PAC: Its Impact and Your Involvement! Read More »
