Our faculty is dedicated to preparing you to meet current and future needs for providing eye care to a diverse patient population in the twenty-first century. With this goal in mind, our curriculum is structured to offer you a comprehensive and intensive clinical training program complemented by a cutting-edge education in vision science. For those OD students interested in exploring the possibilities of research during their optometric education, we offer a summer program sponsored by the National Eye Institute (NIH). In addition, post-OD students may choose to apply to our Residency Program or Graduate Research Program.
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Throughout the four years of optometry school, students spend time learning about clinical skills and patient care, all in the hopes of becoming a successful doctor after graduation. As health care professionals, we define success as being able to treat patients to the best of your abilities. I mean, isn’t that the reason we joined this profession? …
To be or not to be (a Resident): That is the Question Read More »
The near point of convergence (NPC) is a simple test performed in clinic that can reveal abnormalities about the binocular vision system. A reduced NPC in isolation is synonymous with a diagnosis of Gross Convergence Insufficiency. Convergence ability can be affected in traumatic brain injuries or be inherent to a weakened binocular vision system. In …
Inspiration: The theme of this year’s SOLutioN conference. What is SOLutioN? Some say that it’s a private practioner’s Disneyland where anything is possible and imagination runs wild, others recognize it as a celebration for the future of independent optometry. In reality, it’s both. The Student Optometric Leadership Network (SOLN) is a national platform which unifies leaders …
Organization in Focus: Student Optometric Leadership Network (SOLutioN) Read More »
In our annual feature of the Varilux Student Bowl contestants, OptometryStudents.com introduces the students competing in this year’s contest at Optometry’s Meeting in Seattle. Which contestant is a two-time Philippine Grammy Winner? Who played in a volleyball game for a world-record 68 consecutive hours? Check out all the contestants below (click to enlarge): *Some contestants could …
Thanks to UCBSO AOSA Trustee Alex Chow for writing this article as part of our Legislative Series! For years the Optometric Physicians of Washington (OPW) has worked continuously and tirelessly to protect and expand the optometric scope of practice in Washington State. The resulting scope of practice is outlined by RCW 18.53.010. Considering practicing optometry in …
Washington State Optometry Scope of Practice & Legislation Read More »
Need an excuse for a fall weekend getaway to the Las Vegas, NV and want to take a breather from the optometry school grind? International Conference Vision Expo West, hosted on September 17-20, 2014, at Sands Expo and Convention Center, is the perfect opportunity to travel to “The Entertainment Capital of the World” for work …
7 Reasons You Should Attend Vision Expo West 2014 Read More »
Meet the 2014 Varilux Student Bowl contestants! Congrats to everyone who is participating in the Student Bowl, always one of the best events at Optometry’s Meeting. Learn more about the contestants below, from their hometowns to fun facts and hobbies. Did you know that we have a former underwear model among the contestants? The owner …
This past January, I had the wonderful opportunity to conduct eye exams at the annual eye care clinic with VOSH-Connecticut in Nicaragua. Twenty-one optometry students from Berkeley Optometry joined a team of eight optometrists and 24 additional volunteers to serve the beach town of San Juan Del Sur and its neighboring communities. Over four days …
13 Things You Need to Know Before Going on a VOSH Trip Read More »
Google Glass. Whether it’s the can’t-live-without-it device of the future or the less desirable “Segway for your face”, there’s no denying the intrigue generated by this sleek, uber-technological gadget. When I heard that a Google Glass demonstration was going to be at Vision Expo West this year, I immediately jumped at the opportunity. It was clear since the arrival …
Through the Google Glass: My Virtual Reality at VEW 2013 Read More »
At the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry (UCBSO) everyone starts their optometry student career with a ropes course during orientation just two days before their first year begins with jumping straight into learning the slit lamp exam sequence. This is where the UCBSO family is seeded. Throughout the school year, we have many …
Berkeley School of Optometry – Beyond ‘One or Two?’ Read More »
