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“Which is clearer?” “One or two?” Learning Manifest Refraction

“Which is clearer, one or two?” It still amazes me that this simple question can lead to a great prescription allowing sharp vision for all patients. Personally, answering this question as a kid allowed me to watch cartoons from the couch instead of at three feet! After my first pair of glasses, I knew that I …

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How To Master Retinoscopy In Optometry School

  Update 06-13-17: Check out our refreshed Ret article on how to “Step Up Your Retinoscopy Skills”    This is a ‘How-To’ article for retinoscopy and it is especially useful for first-year optometry students. For pre-optometry students or optometry who are unfamiliar with the technique please check out the link to the simulator at the …

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1st Year Assessments In Optometry School

In Optometry School you are graded on your written exam’s and for assessments. The assessments take place in the lab (mock optometry exam room) and students are required to preform eye tests on staff or other students. So throughout the semester you are typically assessed on 1 procedure at a time, although final assessments may …

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