The Oklahoma College of Optometry at Northeastern State University, one of only 20 optometric training schools in the nation, prides itself on creating world-class optometrists with practical experience both in and out of the classroom. Through our partnerships with the Cherokee Nation and other area entities, our students experience more than 50,000 patient encounters each year.
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August: Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
As we begin August, parents and kids are gearing up to head back to school. That means that the optometric offices around the country will be preparing for one of the busiest months of the year – back to school eye exam time. Parents...
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Optometry Student Bowl Winner Spotlight: David Hurd of NSUOCO
The Essilor Optometry Student Bowl is one of the most anticipated events of the year for students around the nation. A contestant from every school is chosen during mini student bowls at each school and sent to compete for the title at...
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Boards Prep Before you Prepare for Boards
Most optometry students take the National Board Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Part 1 (of 3 total) Applied Basic Sciences in March toward the end of their third year. Boards prep is typically a time of high stress for optometry students due...
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Ultraviolet Awareness Month: 5 Tips for May
Prevent Blindness, an eye health and safety organization backed by the American Optometric Association, numerous industry partners, and nonprofits, has deemed May as Ultraviolet Awareness Month. As it is getting a little more sunny...
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School in Focus: Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry
Located in northeast Oklahoma near the Illinois River and within the hills of the Ozarks lies the Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry (NSUOCO). NSUOCO is located in a small town called Tahlequah, which happens to...
