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Why You Should Go On a Mission Trip in Optometry School

Articles, Clinical Optometry, Involvement, Optometry School / By / 6 minutes of reading

Are you passionate about serving others? If so, then a mission trip is for you.   My name is Hannah Busroe and I want to share with you my experience this past year traveling to El Salvador on an optometric service trip. I went with my classmates at the Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) through …

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How to Implement a School Vision Screening in Your Community

Articles, Involvement, Post-Optometry School / By / 4 minutes of reading

Building a patient base as a new optometrist can be challenging. However, providing a service for your community, such as a vision screening, will both set you apart and also attract new families to your practice. This article will hopefully provide stepping stones for creating relationships with schools, performing vision screenings, and following up with schools …

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