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Angelica Cifuentes, OD: Advice for Future Optometrists

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 the same doctor), attend classes regularly to build professor relationships for recommendation letters, balance strong ... Read more

Kyle Magatelli

Updated October 27, 2025 by Kyle Magatelli

Optometry

How to Get the Optometry Job You Want and the Salary You Need

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

To Become An Optometrist: Ten Free Resources for Success

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

Optometrist Q&A

20 Questions: Colin K. Chan, OD

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

20 Questions: Casey C. Bartz, O.D.

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

20 Questions: Benjamin S. Chudner, O.D., F.A.A.O.

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

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Optometrist Q&A

20 Questions: Teri Geist, O.D. [Optometry]

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

20 Questions: Ken Elder, O.D. [Optometry]

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