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Link: What Optometrists Do

Posted by Amanda Dexter on Oct 4, 2016 12:00:00 AM

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Optometrists are primary care providers for the eye. That means you can visit them for any eye health or vision problems you have!

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Infographic: Extraocular Muscles

Posted by Amanda Dexter on Oct 3, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Our latest infographic is on extraocular muscles. Be sure to check out our other fact posts!

 

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Link: 5 Ways to Go Beyond Baby Shampoo for Lid Hygiene

Posted by Amanda Dexter on Sep 29, 2016 12:00:00 AM

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 Baby shampoo—along with hot rice in a sock or baked potatoes—are effective for a warm compress, but eyecare practitioners are able to offer more in today’s market of lid cleansers and warming masks. There are a variety of lid hygiene products on the market. Each one offers different benefits. Here are four options.

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Top Study Tips to Ace Your Midterms

Posted by Amanda Dexter on Sep 28, 2016 12:00:00 AM

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Well, I’m sure for most of you the first few weeks of the start of a new year in optometry school has been fun, but now it’s time to get back into midterm mode. After a break from class and tests, it can be hard getting back into the groove of studying for exams. We’ve come up with a few great study tips to get you motivated and back on track!

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Link: Combating Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Posted by Amanda Dexter on Sep 27, 2016 12:00:00 AM

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Bacterial keratitis is a serious and urgent ocular condition in which patients often present with sudden onset of intense pain, photophobia, and redness. If not treated quickly and appropriately, corneal scarring, vision loss, and even loss of the globe can occur. These patients may not walk into your clinic often, but when they do, you should be comfortable with starting a treatment plan. 

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Infographic: The Boxing System

Posted by Amanda Dexter on Sep 26, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Our latest infographic is on the boxing system. Be sure to check out our other fact posts!

 

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Quiz: ANSI Standards

Posted by Amanda Dexter on Sep 23, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Quiz-ANSI-Standards.jpgWhat is the ANSI Standards tolerance level for spherical powers +/- 6.50D? Take our latest quiz.

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Day-to-Day Habits for Successful Optometry Students

Posted by Amanda Dexter on Sep 22, 2016 12:00:00 AM

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While the excitement of starting a new year in Optometry School is beginning to wear off, and the stress of upcoming midterms, quizzes, proficiencies, and clinic is settling in, we've come up with a few tips you should make part of daily habits to keep optometry students on top of the game throughout this next quarter/semester. 

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Topics: Optometry School

Poll: Do you have a pet with you while in Optometry School?

Posted by Amanda Dexter on Sep 21, 2016 12:00:00 AM

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In our latest poll, we want to know, did you have a pet(s) while you were in optometry school?

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Link: Say Hii to Xiidra

Posted by Amanda Dexter on Sep 20, 2016 12:00:00 AM

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The first new DED drug in more than 13 years is finally here. How does it work and what are the potential implications for optometry?

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