by Desiree Ifft | Oct 24, 2016
Stay tuned to your Inbox for the announcement that the Winter 2016 issue of Eye on Education — the online newsletter from the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) — is available. In the issue, you can read about the recent appearance of ASCO...
by Desiree Ifft | Oct 24, 2016
Over the past 20 years, the profession of optometry has undergone dramatic global changes: expanding scope of practice, increasing quality assurance expectations, significant diversification of students, and the accelerating impact of information technology....
by Desiree Ifft | Oct 24, 2016
A future edition of Optometric Education will focus on the theme of diversity and cultural and linguistic competence. The edition will focus on diversity of our students, faculty and profession and all aspects of cultural and linguistic competence, including...
by Aurora Denial, OD, FAAO | Oct 24, 2016
I recently invited New England College of Optometry librarians to speak to my class about critically evaluating resources. During the presentation, they talked about “predatory publishing.” Several students had never heard the term, and when I asked some faculty...
by Andrew Kemp, OD, Marcus Gonzales, OD, FAAO, Joe DeLoach, OD, FAAO, and Zanna Kruoch, OD FAAO | Oct 24, 2016
Background Glaucoma is a range of conditions that causes a loss of retinal ganglion cell axons within the nerve fiber layer resulting in vision loss.1,2 Although many novel treatments for glaucoma are being investigated, the mainstay therapy is control and...
by Gregory M. Fecho, OD, Jamie Althoff, OD, and Patrick Hardigan, PhD | Oct 24, 2016
Background Since the release of the first iPad in 2010, tablets have become increasingly prominent in educational settings. According to a 2015 survey by the Pearson Foundation, 51% of college students in the United States own a tablet and use it for academic...
by Desiree Ifft | Oct 24, 2016
The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2016 Educational Starter Grants, which are dedicated to supporting educational research. A generous donation from Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc. has provided...
by Desiree Ifft | Jul 1, 2016
by Theresa Zerilli, OD, FAAO, Tam Nguyen, OD, MS, FAAO, Christine L. Burke, OD, FAAO, and Jonathan R. Hamilton, OD, FAAO | Jul 1, 2016
Background Primary angle closure glaucoma is characterized by apposition of the peripheral iris to the trabecular meshwork as a result of abnormal size and position of anterior segment structures or posterior segment pressure forces that alter the anterior...
by Fuensanta A. Vera-Diaz, OD, PhD, FAAO, and Catherine Johnson, OD, FAAO | Jun 30, 2016
Introduction Healthcare educators increasingly recognize the benefits of early, direct exposure to patient care,1,2 defined as authentic patient contact in a clinical setting that enhances learning.3 Benefits of early exposure to patient care include developing...
by Desiree Ifft | Jun 29, 2016
Stay tuned to your Inbox for the announcement that the Summer 2016 issue of Eye on Education — the online newsletter from the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) — is available. The issue will include an interview with ASCO’s new President Karla...
by Tammy Labreche BSc, OD, Lisa W. Christian, OD, FCOVD, FAAO, and Patricia Hrynchak, OD, MScCH (HPTE), FAAO | Jun 29, 2016
Background Experiential learning is key in the education of healthcare professionals.1 It is a significant and valued component in the education of third- and fourth-year optometry learners at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science...
