Here are some resources you might be interested in if you are considering a career in optometry. For more information on Optometry as a profession, visit ASCO's Optometry FAQs page to learn more.

PDF Downloads

Quick links to the most frequently asked-for pdf files. Visit the opted.org for even more links and resources.

DOWNLOAD Summary of 2007 entering class

DOWNLOAD School specific prerequisites as of 2007

DOWNLOAD Optometry Career Guide

DOWNLOAD Sample OAT Test

Pre-Optometry and Optometry Students

OptStudent.com
http://www.optstudent.com/
Created by optometry student, Chris Alferez, optstudent.com is the definitive source for Pre-Optometry and Optometry students.

The Student Doctor Network
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/
SDN forums were created for students and professionals in the medical field. Post questions and discuss answers and advice from fellow students.

Optometry Profession

The Texas Optometry Association
http://www.texas.optometry.net/
Founded in 1900, TOA represents more than 1200 Optometry doctors, students, and technicians dedicated to providing the highest quality eyecare to the public.

The American Optometric Association
http://www.aoa.org/
Founded in 1898, AOA is the premier authority in the optometric profession, leading the way in improving the quality and availability of eye and vision care everywhere.

The American Academy of Optometry
http://www.aaopt.org/
Since 1922, AAO has been enhancing excellence in optometric practice by fostering research and disseminating knowledge in vision science.

Optometry and Vision Science Published monthly, OVS is the official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. It is an authoritative source for current developments in optometry, physiological optics, and vision science. Subscription and Renewals

Optometry Schools

Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
http://www.opted.org/
There are 17 schools and colleges of optometry - 16 in the continental US, and one in Puerto Rico. Opted.org has the full listing of optometry schools and colleges.

University of Houston College of Optometry
http://www.opt.uh.edu/
The only optometry school in the state of Texas. Visit their website for full discriptions of degree plans, pre-requisites, admissions criteria, and more.

OAT (Optometry Admissions Test)

ASCO: OAT Information
https://www.ada.org/oat/index.html
Great information about applying for and taking the OAT. They also including free pdf guides, tutorials, and a detailed sample test you can download.

Kaplan: Complete Preperation for the OAT
http://www.kaptest.com/oat
Kaplan offers prep material for many graduate school admissions tests including the OAT. Materials include prep courses, tutoring, books, software, and more.

Kaplan OAT, 2007-2008 Edition Powerful, practical tools to help you score higher. 2 Full-length practice exams, detailed answer explainations, specific strategies for the computer based exam, and hundreds of practice questions. List Price: $32 Buy it from Kaplan Online Buy it from Amazon.com Buy it from Half.com

Orgoman's OAT Destroyer
http://orgoman.com/oatdestroyer.html
Dr. Jim Romano has developed OAT and DAT preparation materials based on his extensive experience with students. He now offers his products to the public online.

OAT Detroyer The OAT Destroyer encompasses a wide range of problems with detailed solutions that act as a teaching aid. This is a relatively new study aid, but has great support from many users on the studentdoctornetwork forums. List Price: $159.95 Buy it from orgoman.com

Volunteering

Prevent Blindness America
http://preventblindness.org/
Prevent Blindness is the nation's leading volunteer organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight by promoting a continuum of vision care.

Lion's Club
http://www.lionsclubs.org/
Lions are an international network of 1.3 million men and women across the world known for working to end preventable blindness.

Additional Links
ASCO SEMOR Task Force
Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry
National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research
National Association of Veterans Affairs Optometrists
National Board of Examiners in Optometry
The National Eye Institute
National Optometric Association
Review of Optometry Magazine
World Council of Optometry