Eyecare Resources

Ophthalmology residency is a busy time, but with this comprehensive guide—plus a downloadable collection of tips from 23 top ophthalmologists—you'll learn how to successfully navigate this exciting time in your career.

The Ultimate Guide to Ophthalmology Residency with Free eBook

The last year has been worst than most for burnout. What do you do when fatigue sets in, and you realize you need to figure out a new approach to your optometry career?

You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling: Handling Optometrist Burnout

We talked to three optometrists about low vision care, how to gain experience with this modality, and what advice they have for ODs looking to focus on low vision care!

Building a Career in Low Vision Care: Optometry Career Profiles

We talked to three pediatric optometrists about what makes this specialty great, how to gain experience with this patient population, and what advice they have for ODs who want to focus on pediatrics!

Succeeding in Pediatric Optometry: Career Profiles

We spoke with two optometrists about what it takes to build a career in the Veterans Affairs healthcare systems. Here's what ODs need to know!

Practicing in the VA: Optometry Career Profiles

We interviewed four military optometrists to learn about their experiences, career paths, and advice when it comes to this setting.

Optometry in the Military: Career Profiles

Neuro-optometric rehabilitation—AKA neuro-optometry, vision rehabilitation, and brain injury rehabilitation—is a fascinating field. Here's what ODs should know.

All About Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation

A common piece of advice for early career ODs is to try as many settings as possible. Here's the inside scoop on practicing optometry in a correctional setting, from challenges to opportunities and benefits.

Optometry in the Prison System: Career Profiles

We interviewed two optometrists working in academia to understand the opportunities, challenges, and benefits of this setting.

Finding Your Path to Academic Optometry: Career Profiles

Not sure which setting will work best for you as an optometrist? Been practicing for years, but need a reset to the basics? Take our quiz and find out which optometry setting is the best for you!

What's the Best Optometry Setting for You? (With Quiz!)

Matt Geller, OD, sat down with some of the most influential leaders in the industry to reflect on the forces that have shaped optometry in 2019.

Optometry Career Paths - Executive Leaders Panel

If you're looking to obtain specialized experience, then an optometry residency is the way to go. Read on to learn the top five tips to ace the application process.

Top 5 Tips for Applying to Residency Programs

There are many specialties in optometry. Finding one that aligns with your passion is something that can create a rewarding career.

How To Become a Contact Lens Specialist

The biggest pros to nursing home optometry are the hours and the flexibility. Here's how to get started in this mode of practice!

Getting Started In Nursing Home Optometry

As a new grad OD, you're looking to get the most experience and education from your first setting. Ever thought about an IHS optometry residency?

Optometry within the Indian Health Service: Residency and Beyond

Optometry offers a variety of modalities, and comparing corporate optometry opportunities can help you find the setting that's best for you!

Corporate Optometry: Be Employed, Practice Independently, Own a Franchise. Which is Right for You?

Delivering eyecare in prison may be a viable and rewarding career pathway for many new grad optometrists. Here is what you need to know.