Organized Optometry

5 Reasons I’m Looking Forward to Optometry’s Meeting in Seattle!

Involvement, News, Organized Optometry / By / 2 minutes of reading

Optometry’s Meeting 2015 is being held June 24-28 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle! Last year’s meeting was hosted in Philadelphia, a gem of the Northeastern USA that’s filled with historical monuments, iconic movie scenes, and mouth watering food. Last year’s experience left me looking forward to this year’s meeting in Seattle, which is fast approaching! …

5 Reasons I’m Looking Forward to Optometry’s Meeting in Seattle! Read More »

My Weekend as an “Optocrat” at Congressional Advocacy Conference 2015

Articles, Healthcare, Involvement, Optometry School, Organized Optometry / By / 4 minutes of reading

I remember that in middle school we learned the School House Rock song “I’m Just a Bill” which illustrated how a bill gets passed through Congress. I finally got to see much of the process in action, minus a talking and singing paper bill! The first part of the Congressional Advocacy Conference (CAC) consisted of education on …

My Weekend as an “Optocrat” at Congressional Advocacy Conference 2015 Read More »

Protect and Grow YOUR Profession: Congressional Advocacy Conference 2015

Articles, Involvement, Organized Optometry / By / 3 minutes of reading

Many of you may have been to Optometry’s Meeting, AAO, or Vision Expo, but have you been to the most important conference of them all? The one that directly impacts your future, what you’ll be able to do in the exam room, and the access to care that your patients have? Students from all over …

Protect and Grow YOUR Profession: Congressional Advocacy Conference 2015 Read More »

Conference Review: Clinical Vision Care (CCVC) AKA “The Memphis Meeting”

Involvement, News, Organized Optometry / By / 3 minutes of reading

As the resident liaison for the Optometric Extension Program (OEP), I had the opportunity to attend the 20th anniversary of the Conference on Clinical Vision Care (CCVC) (also known as “The Memphis Meeting”) in Memphis this past July. The conference welcomes optometrists, students and residents who practice or have an interest in behavioral optometry, and the mission …

Conference Review: Clinical Vision Care (CCVC) AKA “The Memphis Meeting” Read More »

Washington State Optometry Scope of Practice & Legislation

Articles, Involvement, Organized Optometry, Post-Optometry School / By / 2 minutes of reading

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 »

Optometry Scope of Practice & Legislation in North Carolina

Healthcare, News, Organized Optometry / By / 3 minutes of reading

Considering a career as an optometrist in the state of North Carolina? Below is a quick reference guide to becoming an optometrist in North Carolina as well as the current scope of practice. How to become an optometrist in North Carolina: Passing scores on NBEO Part I, II, and III as well as scores of …

Optometry Scope of Practice & Legislation in North Carolina Read More »

Optometry Legislation and Scope of Practice in Florida

Involvement, News, Organized Optometry / By / 3 minutes of reading

Have you ever thought of bringing your talents to Florida after graduation? If so, read this summary of important information regarding scope of practice, current laws and legislation in the Sunshine State: Florida optometrists are allowed to: Prescribe 14 oral drugs for eye care; these include analgesics/Schedule III, IV, and V  controlled substances as well …

Optometry Legislation and Scope of Practice in Florida Read More »

Louisiana Extends Optometry’s Scope of Practice to Eye Surgeries

Articles, Organized Optometry / By / 2 minutes of reading

An opthalmologist sits back and clicks off his slit lamp. “Go ahead and sit back for me, Mr. L. I’m noticing some clouding on the intraocular lens implant we gave you. Its not caused by anything you or the surgeon did or didn’t do, but it does occur in about 30% of patients. I think …

Louisiana Extends Optometry’s Scope of Practice to Eye Surgeries Read More »

Students Advocate for Optometry in Washington, D.C.

Involvement, News, Organized Optometry / By / 2 minutes of reading

Right now your classmates and colleagues are in Washington, D.C. to support and advocate for YOUR profession at 2014’s Congressional Advocacy Conference (CAC)! Involvement and advocacy is absolutely vital and imperative for the growth of optometry, for providing the best possible care and access to that care for our patients, and for allowing us to …

Students Advocate for Optometry in Washington, D.C. Read More »

Pursuing Leadership Positions: State Optometric Organizations – Influence YOUR Profession!

Articles, Involvement, Optometry School, Organized Optometry, Post-Optometry School / By / 3 minutes of reading

This article is part three in a continuing series that looks closely behind the scenes of optometry student organizations through the eyes of passionate student leaders. Jenna Osseck, a third year at University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry and President of the local student chapter of the Missouri Optometric Association shares her experiences being …

Pursuing Leadership Positions: State Optometric Organizations – Influence YOUR Profession! Read More »

Scroll to Top