The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

To say optometry school can be stressful is an understatement. First year, you can have up to three exams a week, plus practicals,...

It was a Friday night. I had just finished my last final of fall quarter, I was rocking a new pair of sneakers, it was my birthday in...

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...

I’m six weeks from finishing my very last optometry school practical rotation. Right now, I’m wrapping up boards, initiating the...

As the holidays creep up on us, it’s hard not to get into the spirit of giving. Living in a large city like Chicago, every day you are...