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Students Amanda Alves and • Beyond the Basics: The
Matthew Broberg said the course Science and Art of Low Vision
will help them with patients Rehabilitation, taught by Dr.
because they know the Bennett McAllister
importance of vitamins and
supplements for the eyes and • Clinical Pearls for Becoming
body. an Independent Clinician,
taught by Dr. Nately Fahim
“This course has made me more
aware of what is going on with • Research
supplements,” Broberg said. College of Optometry
“Our teacher really emphasized Ron Waltman, DC , left and Associate Dean Daniel Kurtz, PhD, OD. Founding Dean Elizabeth
looking at the bottle, reading the Hoppe, OD, MPH, DrPH, said
ingredients and looking at where the supplements course supports the College’s mission to
the nutrient claim comes from.”
prepare students for comprehensive health care by
Alves said she knew immediately that this was an elective providing an interprofessional interaction that probably
course she wanted to take. She takes between five and is unique to the College of Optometry.
eight supplements each day in an effort find natural “The latest research is pointing out there is a connection
remedies for some of her specific health issues. By adding between eye diseases, nutrition, and the potential value
the course, Alves said she has been able to compare and of nutritional supplements,” Hoppe said. “We are also
see if there may be long-term effects from what she is learning that the ocular complications from systemic
taking.
diseases like diabetes and hypertension can be reduced or
Alves also said that the course would help students relate minimized through better nutrition.” – Jeff Malet
to patients looking for their eye care professional “to
make connections with bits or facts about supplements
and vitamins from the news, and provide feedback to
make the process more rewarding for both provider and
patient.”
College of Optometry students are required to sign-up for
two electives during the spring of their third year.
Courses included:
• Developing a Visual Therapy Program, taught by Dr.
Kristy Remick-Waltman
• OEP, which addresses all the philosophies, diagnostic
and treatment modalities of the Optometric
Extension Program Foundation and the Skeffington
model of vision care. Taught by Dr. Efrain Castellanos
• Advanced Ortho-Keratology, taught by Dr. Frank Optometry students review ingredients at various stations during lab.
Spores
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Matthew Broberg said the course Science and Art of Low Vision
will help them with patients Rehabilitation, taught by Dr.
because they know the Bennett McAllister
importance of vitamins and
supplements for the eyes and • Clinical Pearls for Becoming
body. an Independent Clinician,
taught by Dr. Nately Fahim
“This course has made me more
aware of what is going on with • Research
supplements,” Broberg said. College of Optometry
“Our teacher really emphasized Ron Waltman, DC , left and Associate Dean Daniel Kurtz, PhD, OD. Founding Dean Elizabeth
looking at the bottle, reading the Hoppe, OD, MPH, DrPH, said
ingredients and looking at where the supplements course supports the College’s mission to
the nutrient claim comes from.”
prepare students for comprehensive health care by
Alves said she knew immediately that this was an elective providing an interprofessional interaction that probably
course she wanted to take. She takes between five and is unique to the College of Optometry.
eight supplements each day in an effort find natural “The latest research is pointing out there is a connection
remedies for some of her specific health issues. By adding between eye diseases, nutrition, and the potential value
the course, Alves said she has been able to compare and of nutritional supplements,” Hoppe said. “We are also
see if there may be long-term effects from what she is learning that the ocular complications from systemic
taking.
diseases like diabetes and hypertension can be reduced or
Alves also said that the course would help students relate minimized through better nutrition.” – Jeff Malet
to patients looking for their eye care professional “to
make connections with bits or facts about supplements
and vitamins from the news, and provide feedback to
make the process more rewarding for both provider and
patient.”
College of Optometry students are required to sign-up for
two electives during the spring of their third year.
Courses included:
• Developing a Visual Therapy Program, taught by Dr.
Kristy Remick-Waltman
• OEP, which addresses all the philosophies, diagnostic
and treatment modalities of the Optometric
Extension Program Foundation and the Skeffington
model of vision care. Taught by Dr. Efrain Castellanos
• Advanced Ortho-Keratology, taught by Dr. Frank Optometry students review ingredients at various stations during lab.
Spores
20 Western University of Health Sciences
