Resources and Tools

From videos to productivity tools to must-read books, explore a curated selection of resources to take your optometric education to the next level.

Podcasts Publications + eNewsletters Video Series COPE/CE Organizations

Resources

Podcasts

Four Eyes

Optometrists and ophthalmologists discuss clinical information in optometry with perspectives from recent graduates and experienced practitioners.

The MOD Pod

The MOD Pod, a companion podcast to Modern Optometry, offers lively discussions on dry eye, ocular disease, myopia management, integrated care, contact lenses, and more!

To the Point

To the Point helps optometrists build their dry eye practices with candid tips and insights from experts. Whether you're new or experienced, there's something for everyone.

Publications + eNewsletters

Colleague Consultations

Gain insights from prominent optometrists and ophthalmologists, including our stellar Modern Optometry Chief Medical Editors and Editorial Advisory Board. Submit your question and get expert answers!

Modern Optometry

Modern Optometry is a publication for optometrists looking to up their game. Medical eye care is the future of optometry and Modern Optometry is your go-to resource for navigating the evolution of the profession.

OptoMemoirs

Whether it's a snapshot of a humorous moment, a lesson learned, or a meaningful patient connection, OptoMemoirs is the canvas for your unique story. Share yours with us today.

Significant Findings

A weekly email newsletter for progressive-minded, full scope-centric optometrists, curated by Josh Davidson, OD, FSLS, FAAO. Subscribe for fresh insights on the latest industry news, life anecdotes and current events relatable to the practice of optometry delivered to your inbox every Monday.

Video Series

Collaborative Corner

Marc Bloomenstein, OD, breaks down important issues in collaborative eye care.

Eyecare Insiders

Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, explains the art and science of vision care by delving into topics ranging from practice management to clinical care to help ODs take their practices to the next level.

COPE/CE

Evolve Medical Education

Evolve Medical Education LLC (Evolve) develops and distributes evidence-based, independent CME/CE activities in a variety of learning formats. These activities are designed to increase clinician’s knowledge, skills, competence and professional performance as well as to promote professional growth, maintenance of licensure, and support quality change in care of patients.

Organizations

Intrepid Eye Society

The Intrepid Eye Society is a diverse group of emerging thought leaders in optometry with a goal of promoting excellence and growth in our field by sharing on topics related to future medical therapeutics, diagnostics, practice development, research and development, and collaborative care with ophthalmology.

ODs on Finance

ODs on Finance (ODoF) is a popular and rapidly growing community of optometrists that seek to overcome financial obstacles facing optometry students, residents, practicing doctors and other high-earning professionals. Topics range from student debt, budgeting and saving for retirement, leveraging tax strategies, creating passive income, and stepping into private practice ownership.

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Optometric Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Society

The Optometric Corneal, Cataract and Refractive Society (OCCRS) is optometry’s voice in the field of refractive surgery, co-management and other technologies designed to alter the refractive status of the human eye. Their mission is to bring together optometrists and researchers with an interest in refractive technologies.

Young ODs of America

The mission of Young ODs of America (YODA) is to help optometrists who have recently begun their careers find direction and mentorship in multiple sectors, including industry, private practice, health care policy, and hospital settings.

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Resources

Podcasts

Four Eyes

The MOD Pod

To the Point

Publications + eNewsletters

Colleague Consultations

Modern Optometry

OptoMemoirs

Significant Findings

Video Series

Collaborative Corner

Eyecare Insiders

COPE/CE

Evolve Medical Education

Organizations

Intrepid Eye Society

ODs on Finance

Optometric Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Society

Young ODs of America

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