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Semester #1 of Optometry School: Check!
Optometry school teaches you the most substantial information needed to be the best doctor you can be. But you also learn a lot outside of the books. There are some specific points I will take with me throughout the rest of my time at Indiana University School of Optometry and some that I will take …
Drink From Your Resource Cup, You’ll Feel Less Empty
The demands of Optometry school can leave you feeling like you have to be a superhero to be successful. You can day-dream about freezing time or being a brainiac but the reality is that superheroes only exist in movies. It’s not atypical to feel overwhelmed and overworked. When you focus too much time on your …
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Pediatric Exams: Playtime!
Many prospective optometry students lean toward pediatrics as an initial “specialty.” I admit, I am one of those students. Reality did hit hard, though, when my shins got the brunt of a youngster’s kick because of a fear of eye drops. Pediatric eye exams are much more complex than one might imagine! What does …
Updated or Antiquated? Implementing new ideas into your practice
Everyone loves something new. Whether it’s a fresh pair of cleats, a trendy blouse, or a shiny new car – there is something to ignite desire for every individual out there. Yet we don’t get as excited to do our routines or using our well-worn items. Why? Humans love the thrill. It drives new ideas …
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Why Failures Lead to Victories
Getting through my first year of optometry school was by no means a walk in the park. I would not have been able to cross this milestone without setbacks, obstacles, and failures. But is through these setbacks that I have become a better student and a more optimistic doctor-to-be! Never Quitting I’d be lying if …
Real-World Applications of Ophthalmic Optics, Part 1: The Importance of Optical Measurements
The Importance of Optical Measurements Picture this situation: Your small, but thriving, private practice has two opticians, both of whom are busy helping other patients. You walk up to the front desk to see what else is on the books for the afternoon when a patient approaches you and says she has found a pair …
South Carolina Scope of Practice
Optometric Practice in the Palmetto State What do beaches, Southern food, US history, and the show “Southern Charm” all have in common? The state of South Carolina! “The Palmetto State,” nicknamed after the state tree, was the eighth state to join the union in 1788. Things to do in South Carolina There’s something for everyone …