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As an optometry student, you will have many opportunities to engage with professional associations and learn from clinicians who are practicing in specialty areas. One such area is vision therapy, or vision development. Students interested in this area can join NECO’s chapter of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) group. This group is connected with the larger international non-profit association of optometrists, optometry students, and vision therapists. Each year, COVD hosts a summit meeting and conference for practitioners to present their research and gives the opportunity for everyone in the field to come together and learn about the latest advances in vision development.

OD3 Aubrey Gall recounts her trip to the Nation’s Capital as part of the American Optometry Association (AOA) on Capitol Hill, AOA’s single-largest annual advocacy event.

From Tianjin to Boston, one student’s journey has circled the world and brought her back to the root of her passion: Helping people see a better world.

Dr. Kevin Chan shares his journey from being a NECO student to becoming an optometrist and working in industry.  He highlights pivotal experiences from his time as a student, which have shaped who he is today.

Several students reflect on their experiences and perspectives of Optometry School throughout different steps of this journey. Their reflections give some insight into the mind of a current student and some interesting stories about optometry school. Thank you to those who participated!