#optometry 7/21

LFaits

Sep 14, 20172 min read

Flashback to First Year Struggles

My kindergarten graduation ceremony was held in my school’s cafeteria. My classmates and I lined up in the hall, then walked in. As...

LFaits

Aug 26, 20172 min read

10 Post- White Coat Ceremony Restaurants

I was ecstatic when my family came to visit Chicago for the first time in order to see me receive my white coat. It was a great chance to...

LFaits

Aug 16, 20171 min read

The Languages of ICO

When I came to ICO, I was amazed by how diverse my class was. My new peers were from every stretch of the United States and Canada....

LFaits

Aug 11, 20172 min read

Health Professional School Survival Guide

So, I’ve made it to third year. Amen. Two years to go before I finally get to walk across the stage in a oh-so-stylish doctoral cap. Now...

LFaits

Jul 6, 20172 min read

OD vs MD: My Decision

I am often asked, “Why optometry? Why not general medicine or ophthalmology?” My answer is simple. It wasn’t the time difference or the...