Optometry

diabetes. In addition, optometrists look for other health problems, like macular degeneration or high cholesterol. Anyone needing to have their eyes checked should contact an optometrist today. What Does An Optometrist Do? Optometrists are doctors of optometry and undergo training to examine the eyes, diagnose any problems or potential…

In the world of optometry there are certain techniques and practices that practitioners adopt. Most use standard ways of correcting and improving the vision of their patients, similar to what Duffy says, “An optometrist conducts eye examinations, prescribes corrective contact lenses and glasses, and diagnoses and treats eye diseases and disorders” (Duffy “Different Types”). Even though there are common practices there are, like most other practices, alternate ways to fix problems that patients…

College of Optometry 's Class of 2020. Some of those contributions include my motivation and experience in the field of optometry, certain character traits I posses, as well as the diversity I can bring to an already diverse student body. My experience in the field of healthcare and my motivation to become the best optometrist I can be are two of the most important contributions I can give to the class of 2020. What I have been able to absorb during the last seven months in the field of…

Optometry and mathematics are two subjects that have captivated my attention for a long time. Mathematics is important in all aspects of your life. The satisfaction that is acquired when a solution to a problem is found is exhilarating. Its clarity, and the fact that you know when you are right. Optometry offers a challenging, interesting and rewarding career path. The scope of optometry continues to grow as new technologies and new treatment for eye disease are developed. I thoroughly enjoy…

Optometrist/OD (Career Info.) Optometrists are now and have been for a long time a basic necessity of society. Optometrists, also known as doctors of optometry, or ODs, provide most basic vision care. They diagnose, manage and treat conditions and diseases of the eyes and visual system. ODs examine people’s eye to diagnose vision problem and eye disease, and they prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. Optometrists also administer drugs to patients to aid in the diagnosis of vision problems and…

On a cool october day at lambeau field you can hear a loud roar from the fans after brett Favre went down with a concussion. William Joseph drove Brett Favre into the ground when Favre got up he thought it was a little cloudy. The doctors did not want to put him back in the game with the fear of him having a concussion. One of the touchdowns in the game he could not even remember. Some people think that the NFL is spending too much money on concussion research. But many people still don't think…

The date for my sister’s engagement party was fast approaching. It was two years before her wedding, and she also has acne prone skin. She decided to look up a dermatologist and found one that she thought would suit her needs. After seeing the regimen done on my sister, and how her skin reacted. I had changed my dermatologists to the same one as my sister. We were given PCA products, which would dry out our skin because we both have very oily skin. My sister’s results were far greater than mine.…

Truthfully, I chose to pursue an occupation the field of optometry prior to having any experience or exposure to eye care. Nevertheless, upon research, I know that my skills will flourish in…

Kefir is becoming more popular as people have started to discover its many health benefits. Made from fermented milk with granules of beneficial yeasts and bacteria, kefir can balance the body's digestive system and improve overall health. Kefir contains many sugars, lipids, and proteins that are vital to cell-building and repair, along with a number of key vitamins and minerals. Kefir is good for the digestive system The main health benefits of drinking kefir are found in the digestive system…

Have you ever wondered when there comes a point in time where one might be able to see tiny germs without the use of a microscope? Well the time has come, scientists have created a type of bionic lens that allow humans to zero in on the tiniest of objects without the assistance of a third item such as the microscope. For hundreds of years, scientists have been using the microscopes to make major discoveries such as proving the existence of minuscule living organisms that cannot be seen to the…