NewsOptometrist Q&A
Abstract: Dr. Angelica Cifuentes, a Miami-based optometrist who graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2022, shares practical advice for aspiring optometrists. Her main recommendations include: start shadowing early and consistently (at least three months with ... Read more
Kyle Magatelli
Updated October 27, 2025 by Kyle Magatelli
Optometry
As an optometry student, you’ve been studying optics and pharmacology, determining diagnosis, and honing your exam techniques—all with the ultimate goal of using this knowledge to improve the vision and lives of your patients while ... Read more
Donna Ison
Updated June 22, 2022 by Donna Ison
Optometry
With the sheer amount of free resources on the internet for pre-optometry and optometry students, it can get overwhelming. While some are more obvious choices, others require more effort to find. Based on our research, these ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated October 18, 2023 by Student Doctor Network
Pre-Optometry
The Student Doctor Network has published a new admissions guide for students: How to Get Into Optometry School. The latest installment in SDN’s library of admissions guides breaks down the steps required to obtain admission ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Pre-Optometry
Curious about the optometry school application process? Check out our infographic below to see the steps you need to take to be accepted to optometry school. For more details, check out How to Get Into ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 25, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Optometry
When John Flanagan was 5 years old, he began suffering from migraines. “One of the things my doctor asked me to do was go and get my eyes checked,” says the British-born Dean of the ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated August 25, 2022 by Suzanne Barston
Optometrist Q&A
Colin Chan offers advice for students and insight into the field of optometry
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 8, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Optometrist Q&A
Casey Bartz offers advice for students and insight into the field of optometry
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 8, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Optometrist Q&A
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
Optometrist Q&A
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 Q&A
Optometrist Michael Hyde graduated from the University of Houston in 2002. He currently practices on Mondays at the MS Eye CARE Clinic at the University of Houston and in Huntsville, Texas. His areas of interest ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated August 8, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Optometrist Q&A
Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Ken Elder, O.D. graduated from the State University of New York College of Optometry after serving an internship with the Indian Health Service on the Navajo reservation in Arizona. ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
