This is a sponsored post by Essilor of America, a supporter of NewGradOptometry & new graduate optometrists! 😎 Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at one of the largest companies in the ophthalmic industry? Pete Hanlin, Director of Technical Marketing at Essilor, was gracious enough to share with us his perspective …
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This past November I went to the American Academy of Optometry meeting in Denver, CO. Of course I brought the video camera (as always) and decided to capture something a little different – residents! I interviewed a few of them about their experience, their Allergan travel grants and what it …
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I have filmed several short documentaries for various optometry groups and companies, but COVD takes the crown for being the most passionate group. Never have I seen a more tight knit group of optometrists whose values are to support one another. It makes me ask the question – why can’t more optometry …
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Three days of unpaid vacation, 2,185 miles of travel and around one thousand dollars in expenses. That is what it took to travel out to Vision Expo West this September, and it was worth every penny. Vision Expo West is one of the premier events in the ophthalmic industry boasting …
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At the 2014 Vision Expo West, we had a chance to spend some quality time with the folks over at Allergan and the Allergan Optometry Jumpstart Team. What an awesome group of people who work everyday with optometry in mind. Dave Gibson and Carey Reynolds, just to name a few, are …
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Mile Brujic and Dave Kading are awesome guys. I have known them for only about a year and they never cease to blow my mind. In fact, Mile was completely responsible for helping me to find my first optometry job with Dr. Eric White. When at Vision Expo West I …
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I am lucky to have such a phenomenal mentor and employer. That’s right! I have the pleasure of working for Dr. Eric White of Complete Family Vision Care in San Diego. During our first year in practice together he has taught me about doctor driven dispensing. This little piece of advice …
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On September 18th 2014, the NewGradOptometry.com Executive Team held a round table discussion live at Vision Expo West. It was sponsored by Allergan OPTOMETRY JUMPSTART and the Vision Expo Young Professionals Club. Specifically, I talked about bringing medical optometry to a practice and how to land your dream optometry job. Landing …
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Guests and Hosts Dr. Matthew Geller Dr. Ryan Corte Dr. Dave Kading Dr. Mile Brujic Topics they will cover include Getting your dream “career” Real world vs. Optometry School Getting involved in the profession outside of seeing patients Plus ask any question you want, LIVE, during the talk! Dr. Matthew …
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For Immediate Release Website for New Graduate Optometrists Has Launched Matthew Geller O.D., Founder of OptometryStudents.com Announces the Launch of NewGradOptometry.com The first of its kind, NewGradOptometry.com is the #1 online resource for newly graduated doctors of optometry. It features resources created by new graduates, for new graduates. SAN DIEGO …
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NewGradOptometry.com The #1 online resource for new graduate optometrists