New Graduate Eyecare Resources

Review four key steps for optometrists to empathetically and effectively identify, address, and prevent misinformation while treating patients.

Addressing Misinformation in the Optometry Clinic

Review how to maneuver interpersonal communication and conflict in an optometry practice as a new graduate.

Tips for Navigating Optometry Office Dynamics

Contact lens fitting is a major aspect of most OD’s practices. Check out these helpful online—and mostly free—resources to ease and speed up your contact lens fitting process!

Top Online Contact Lens Fitting Resources

Opening a practice as a new grad can be especially difficult, but taking your time and building a plan can lead to a successful new business.

From New Grad to Owner: Owning Your Own Practice After Optometry School

Transitioning from student to new optometrist can be challenging. There's a lot to do before you can begin seeing patients. Here's what you need to know!

Student to New Optometrist – Crossing the Void

What This Optometry Practice Owner Looks for in New Grads

Dr. Vicky Wong reveals the top challenges as a new graduate optometrist, and how she overcomes these challenges within her professional and personal life.

Top Challenges as a New Graduate OD – Video Interview with Vicky Wong O.D.

The Biggest Challenge for New Graduate Optometrists

It can be intimidating to be the youngest of all the optometrists at a conference or event. Here's how to handle those situations and learn from colleagues!

When You Are the Youngest of all the Optometrists in the Room

Life in school can create a myopic view of the real world of optometry. Here are 12 important tips that new graduates want optometry students to know.

12 Things New Graduates Want Optometry Students to Know

Quy Nguyen obtained his Doctor of Optometry from the SUNY State College of Optometry in 2013. He currently works for an ophthalmology practice in Richmond Hill, NY and at Wyckoff Hospital in Brooklyn.

Life as a New Optometrist – Quy Nguyen O.D.

I obtained my optometry degree at a US institution and made the decision to travel back home to Canada to get my career started as a new optometry doctor

Life as a New Optometrist - Canada Edition

Antonio Chirumbolo attended the SUNY College of Optometry and returned to his hometown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to practice shortly after graduating. He now works in a large private practice setting providing care to his local community. In addition to patient care, Antonio possesses a marked interest in optometric industry. While not seeing patients, Antonio enjoys running, playing soccer, studying economics, and volunteering within his local community.

Life as a New Optometrist - Antonio Chirumbolo, O.D.

Courtney Dryer is a 2011 new optometrist graduate of SCO. She opened 4 Eyes Optometry cold in her hometown of Charlotte, NC in February of 2013. She enjoys DIY projects, marathoning TV shows, and traveling in her free time.

Life as a New Optometrist - Courtney Dryer O.D.

Matt Geller is currently based in San Diego, California. Also, Matt is the Founder & President of NewGradOptometry.com and Founder of OptometryStudents.com. Matt created NewGradOptometry.com because he noticed that many new graduates had talent and creativity that could change optometry for the better.

Life as a New Optometrist - Matt Geller O.D.

I’m writing this article for first year ODs, the new grads! Here are some lessons I would tell a new grad based on my first year as an optometrist. Learn from my mistakes.