Vision Expo East 2015 is here!! Our OptometryStudents.com team is there right now, checking out all the new technology, frame lines, Continuing Education classes and hanging out at the parties and events! Come find us for a chance to win an iPad Mini, one of the two adorable plush eyeballs that we’re giving away, or …
It is that time of the year again where optical vendors and exhibitors from all across the world meet in NYC to throw one of the most energetic and activity filled conferences that exists! Beginning March 19-22nd, located at the Javits Center in New York City, Vision Expo East is an event filled with endless excitement, …
Vision Expo East 2014 was a fantastic experience! You guys really need to experience the massive scale of the Javits Center exhibit hall, go to the student party or different events and classes, to realize what an amazing weekend Vision Expo East is! We’ll try our best in this article, through pictures, a video and …
The Vision Expo East Experience: In Our Words, Pictures and Video Read More »
OptometryStudents.com has had an amazing experience over the years attending the International Vision Expo East in New York City, and the International Vision Expo West in Las Vegas. Now Vision Expo is offering a $500 grant for students who want to attend the event this year! All you have to do is submit a 500 …
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I never realized how important optometric technology actually was until I attended this years Vision Expo West. I’ve been in practice with Dr. Eric White for only 3 months but the one lesson I’ve learned is that patients love technology. It helps us keep our schedule booked with happy patients, and keeps revenue increasing. When …
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Connections, connections, connections. That’s how I got my current OD position in San Diego, California. The practice owner who hired me, Dr. Eric White, didn’t have to read my resume, he just needed to ask around. My reputation as a friendly, connected, and entrepreneurial optometry student is what earned me my job. Dr. White doesn’t …
My Personal Advice to Optometry Students at Vision Expo Read More »
Vision Expo East holds a special place in my heart when it comes to optometry trade shows. In 1997, it was the first trade show I attended at age 7, marking my first visit to the beautiful New York City. That weekend, my dad and I missed the last flight to San Francisco of the …
As a shy person, the thought of talking to vendors at trade shows can be overwhelming. I have a hard time talking to people when I am not knowledgeable about the subject matter. While I like attending trade shows, and I find it fun to see what is going on in the field of optometry …
Vision Expo East was an eye-opener for me as an optometry student mainly because I was exposed to so many opportunities in the industry at one time and in one place! Not only was it an opportunity to meet new colleagues and check out thousands of new products on the market, it was the best …
6 Things Vision Expo East Taught Me About Buying My Own Practice Read More »
Last week we held a fun contest at Vision Expo East. Students had to tag OptometryStudents.com on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook using #OSvisionexpo or @optstudents. We were lucky enough to have over 83 instagram photos tagged with #OSvisionexpo! Make sure you check them out when you get a chance. You can also follow the …
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