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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!

Money is a major issue for all kinds of college and graduate students, and optometry school is no different! Good financial habits are essential to cutting costs, managing money, and your making funds last. To keep student loans as low as possible during graduate school, financial management becomes of paramount importance. Remember, the more money you spend now, the higher and higher your loan payment will be in the future! And trust me, making smart decisions now will definitely pay off!

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

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

 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.

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!

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. 

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

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

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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.