The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

“And now, here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to...

When I began my applications to optometry school, I had concerns about the gap years I took between my undergraduate education and what...

I love being an ICO blogger for many reasons. One of the biggest privileges has been the unexpected recognition and ice breaking ability...

“The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” As I began optometry school, one of the biggest stress-inducing factors was the unknown...

Every applicant is asked this question at some point on their optometric journey: “What made you want to go to optometry school?” After a...