Optometry articles for pre-optometry students, optometry students, and optometrists, including optometry school admissions, OD training, clinical education, and optometry careers.
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Abstract: This article provides advice on writing effective letters of recommendation for a scholarship awardee, ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 20, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Pre-DentalPre-HealthPre-MedicalPre-Occupational TherapyPre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPre-Physical TherapyPre-PodiatryPre-PsychologyPre-Veterinary
The admissions process can feel overwhelming. Applications, with personal statements, letters of recommendation, deadlines, interviews, ... Read more
Heidi Fuchs
Updated May 5, 2026 by Heidi Fuchs
Abstract: Dr. Angelica Cifuentes, a Miami-based optometrist who graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2022, ... Read more
Kyle Magatelli
Updated October 27, 2025 by Kyle Magatelli
As an optometry student, you’ve been studying optics and pharmacology, determining diagnosis, and honing your ... Read more
Donna Ison
Updated June 22, 2022 by Donna Ison
With the sheer amount of free resources on the internet for pre-optometry and optometry students, ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated October 18, 2023 by Student Doctor Network
The Student Doctor Network has published a new admissions guide for students: How to Get ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Curious about the optometry school application process? Check out our infographic below to see the ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 25, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
When John Flanagan was 5 years old, he began suffering from migraines. “One of the ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated August 25, 2022 by Suzanne Barston
Colin Chan offers advice for students and insight into the field of optometry
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 8, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Casey Bartz offers advice for students and insight into the field of optometry
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 8, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Benjamin S. Chudner, O.D., F.A.A.O. shares his perspective on the field of optometry and gives advice for students
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 8, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Dr. Teri Geist shares her perspective on the field of optometry and advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated October 27, 2025 by Juliet Farmer
Optometrist Michael Hyde graduated from the University of Houston in 2002. He currently practices on ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated August 8, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Ken Elder, O.D. graduated from the State University of ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
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