Going to see a doctor can be a stress-inducing experience for a lot of people, and that stress can be made even worse visiting a doctor who may not speak the same language. As a practicing doctor, you may not have the time to learn a new language, but you …
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Spanish Speaking Guide for Optometrists
Working and communicating with patients is already challenging, but with an added language barrier, it can be a stressor for both the doctor and the patient. Dr. Martin, in his first semester of optometry school, encountered a Spanish speaking patient who was nervous and frustrated about her upcoming exam. The …
Read More »The Role of the Optometrist in LGBT Healthcare
Where Optometry Meets Public Health “Healthcare accessibility” and “social determinants of health” are certainly buzzwords in the setting of public health. Even without public health training, it would not be difficult to anecdotally realize that there are undeniable, and sometimes insurmountable, barriers to healthcare. Many studies performed over the past …
Read More »Lifestyle Creep and Understanding Finances for Optometrists
Avoid Lifestyle Creep & Establish a Solid Financial Foundation Early in Your Career I get it. You’ve busted your tail to get to this point of your life. You’ve endured undergrad plus 4 years of optometry school. Some of you have even possibly done a residency. During all of this …
Read More »Top Book Recommendations for Optometrists with Dr. Fayiz Mahgoub
In this video interview, we speak to Dr. Fayiz Mahgoub who shares his top book recommendations for optometrists. Success in business, including the business of optometry, requires a solid grounding in the right principles. Dr. Fayiz Mahgoub and Dr. Matt Geller talk with one another about some of the books …
Read More »Studying Tips for Optometry Students and How to Pass Optometry National Boards the First Time
Let’s be honest, the transition from undergraduate school to optometry school is pretty intimidating for most. The classes, work load, and lack of social time can take a toll on students’ health and sanity. This article is intended to give optometry students some knowledge to help improve their grades, become a better …
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