...I believe that Clemson University looks for strong, well-rounded students. I believe I would excel here because I try to be the best that I can be in everything that I do — academics, extracurricular activities, and community service projects. I want to make a difference in the world around me. When I was four years old, I was diagnosed with severe farsightedness and Amblyopia. I was prescribed glasses and told that I would need to wear them all of the time. Looking back, I realize that having access to an optometrist at a young age, following his prescription therapy, and wearing my glasses made a positive change in my eyesight. This is one of the main reasons why I started ICARE: I Care About Renewing Eyesight. ICARE is an organization that...
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...structures have also introduced the possibility of developing protein-specific drugs and corrective treatment for cataracts, as well as providing more widely available options for lower-income global populations. Introduction Cataracts are becoming increasingly prevalent in the aging world population. A study published in 2010 by the World Health Organization quoted the occurrence of visual impairment worldwide at 285 million; of these, 33% of avoidable visual impairment cases and 51% of avoidable blindness cases are caused solely by cataracts (Visual Impairment and Blindness 2010, S.P. Mariotti et al.). As defined by the American Optometric Association, cataracts are “…a cloudy or opaque area in the normally clear lens of the eye” that can cause deteriorating eyesight due to the obstruction of light passage to the retina (“Cataracts”, American Optometric Association). The lens is composed of different proteins known as α-, β-, and γ-crystallins. The figure below illustrates the various types of crystallins (Crystallins,...
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...Running head: CREATING YOUR DREAM JOB Creating Your Dream Job Abstract There is nothing more frustrating than to not be able to enjoy life through our sight. Thanks to the medical industry which has created a way to improve a person’s sight, Optometry was created. Doctors of Optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. Creating your Dream Job My dream job is as an Optometrist. The job description for an Optometrist consists of providing primary vision care. They examine people’s eyes to diagnose vision problems, eye disease, prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses, as well as, coordinate and focus the eyes. As part of the optometrist job description they diagnose conditions caused by systemic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure, referring patients to other health practitioners as needed. Optometrists usually work in their own offices, generally a clean, well lighted, and comfortable. Setting their own schedules many work weekends and evenings to suit the needs of patients. Of all the Optometrists employed in the United States over 17,080 of them work in the offices of other healthcare practitioners such as ophthalmologists, physicians and other healthcare providers. Health and personal care stores, outpatient care...
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...LensCrafters has done an excellent job in creating the perception that they stand above the rest. Offering the latest brands and flexible payment options like “see now pay later” allows customers to splurge on a budget which would not be available with other optometric venues which automatically surpasses their competitors. Their other strong point is that they have an onsite optometrist an labs which means less confusion and a more efficient and positive experience for the customer. Lens crafter also provides a personal consultant that escorts the customer through the experience starting from their eye exam until the final selection of their frames. LensCrafters have come up with an ingenious slogan that summarizes their commitment to consumers that says: “BRINGING your looks into Focus at LensCrafters, we look at your eyes from every angle, from the frame that reflects your style to the lens that helps you see. When we craft your eyeglasses, they’re crafted for your prescription, your face, and the nuances of how you see. So they’re not just the best eyeglasses. They’re your glasses.” (Atom, 2010) CBP(Customer Benefit Package) The benefits that I found was the basis for LensCrafters success included * Products and the latest designs and Top brands, * Convenience of in store optometrist and onsite Lab * Co-partners with an array of Insurance plans and See now and pay later program that provides twelve months of no interest on your purchase that helps make...
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...Child Support collection positively affects family relationships and increases the involvement of noncustodial parents in children’s lives (National Conference of State Legislature). Chicago Policy Review states, “ A recent study shows that these programs negatively impact low-income families. In the article Journal of Policy Analysis and Management,authors explore how accumulating debt tied to childbirth costs negatively impacts the father’s employment status and child support payments owed. Employed fathers typically make larger child support payments than unemployed fathers because of the formers’ earnings from work (Chicago Policy Review). If there is a custody order from the court that contains a detailed shared parenting plan, and that...
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...Screen media use has been linked to multiple child outcomes, including obesity, diabetes and vision problems. Several theories have been proposed that could explain the association. In the case for TV viewing: 1. The Couch Potato Hypothesis (displacing time that would be otherwise spent in physical activity 2. Promoting eating while viewing leading to higher energy consumption 3. Exposing children to food advertising which influences their dietary intake 4. Decreasing children’s total sleep duration, which may alter their metabolic hormonal pathways related to hunger and appetite Children who spend more than three hours per day in front of their screen devices are at greater risk of developing diabetes, according to new research. The...
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...I. INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH Tablets should not replace books in the future at school because in long-term it will cause a lot of health problems, lead to unwanted behaviors, and students who read from textbook will understand more than those who are not. II. BODY PARAGRAPHS Paragraph 2: 1. Topic Sentence: First of all, it has been clear that the radiation which electronic devices produce will cause various health problems 2. Supporting Points * Students will face Computer Vision Syndrome risks * Carcinogenic risk will haunt the students’ health Paragraph 3 1. Topic Sentence: Furthermore, tablets will lead to unwanted behaviors in class 2. Supporting Points * Students can easily cheat * There are too many distractions for classroom use Paragraph 4 1. Counter Arguments: a. Those who are in favor of Tablets may argue that students can learn more material than using textbooks b. They also said tablets have infinite technological features that can be used for more effective teaching method. 2. Rebuttals: c. It has been proved that students who read from textbook will comprehend more than those who read from digital devices. d. Study shows that Tablet shifts focus of learning from teacher to Technology III. CONCLUSION Concluding Sentence: At last, even though many people may put their believe in the advances of technology, they should admit that the little-bit-old-fashioned-style...
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...Children are exposed to computers at an early age and some even children know more than their parents about computers. However, regular computer use can have some negative effects on children, especially those that frequently use computers for extended periods of time. Visual Problems Some children who frequently use the computer may be at risk for developing vision problems. According to the American Optometric Association, children can be even more susceptible than adult to developing eye discomfort, fatigue, headaches and blurred vision. One reason this may occur is that a child may be more apt to ignore problems when they are viewing a computer screen. For example, an adult that is having problems with glare when viewing a computer screen may try to adjust the screen to reduce the glare. A child will not do this. Instead, a child will simply adapt to the problem. This can cause increased stress on their vision and can potentially lead a child to needing glasses at an early age. These potential vision difficulties can also interfere in a child's ability to do schoolwork or read. Bates Method Secrets How to See Better Without Glasses & Improve Your Eyesight Naturally! www.Program-for-Better-Vision.com Sponsored Links Physical Decline According to Wellesley University, hours behind a keyboard can take a heavy toll on childrens' bodies. It can cause delays and strain on their developing musculoskeletal system. It also takes away time that a child usually spends out playing...
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...Treatment of strabismus involves prescribing necessary glasses, orthoptics, optometric vision therapy and/or strabismus surgery. The aim of this surgery is to loosen or tighten the eye muscles (figure 2), so the alignment of the eyes change relatively to each other. The muscles are covered by a thin layer of transparent conjunctiva and are attached to the sclera. After an incision in the conjunctiva, the surgeon can access the eye muscle. Then there is recession or resections. Recession: the muscle will be cut from the eye and will be reattached further back, which weakens the muscle function. Resection: the muscle will be cut out of the eye. After removing a section from the muscle, it will be reattached at the same place. This will strengthen the...
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...parents that have children coming home from school complaining about blurred vision or eye pain, the answer is in the student’s classroom. The answer is actually something that is used for educational use and is affecting the students of today, but not in a good way. It is the laptop or tablet. Laptops can be a great resource to have but being on one all day can be very harmful to someone. Studies show that laptops are related to multiple health issues. Manufacturing laptops or tablets is also very dangerous and hazardous to the environment. Students should not use laptops as a primary learning source because of the multiple issues that they create. Laptops are associated with many eye related health problems. According to the American Optometric Association; laptops contribute to Computer Vision Syndrome, or CVS, which causes eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision, and dry eyes (Pro Con). There are multiple reasons for this, including: the screen is overly bright; brightness and resolution are improperly adjusted; reflections and glare caused by too much light on the screen; and font...
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...At Best Dental Direct, we know that vision insurance is essential when it comes to the health and wellbeing of your child. Vision insurance, dental insurance and health insurance can ensure that children go through their school years with all of the care they need to keep them from missing valuable school days. Why is vision insurance so important? Because, according to the American Optometric Association, as much as 80% of the learning a child does in school is accomplished using their eyes and having insurance that pays for a yearly eye exam ensures that a child’s eye health is good and that their parents know when glasses are necessary. Children need to be able to see clearly so that they can function day-to-day; but more importantly, they...
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...A Case Review of EHR Implementation in a Pediatric Emergency Department Jennifer Juif Southern New Hampshire University A Case Review of EHR Implementation in a Pediatric Emergency Department Organizations face many challenges when implementing an electronic medical record (EHR) system. Quality, safety, and efficiency need to be maintained during implementation. The case study reviewed: Impact of electronic health record implementation on patient flow metrics in a pediatric emergency department (Kennebeck, Timm, Farrell, Sooner, 2012) attempted to quantify the effects of offloading low acuity patients and its impact on length of stay. Length of stay and volume of patients in an emergency department are correlated. The study was conducted in a pediatric emergency department (ER) in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to implementation, a plan was utilized to off load patients to a different area in the ER due to a surge from the H1N1 flu virus. This was successful in decreasing patient numbers and length of stay. The organization decided to use the same template for the EHR implementation. Despite its prior success, offloading patients did not improve efficiency or length of stay (LOS) during EHR implementation. The primary issue identified was the failure of offloading patients. The study stated, “During implementation only 5% of patients were diverted. During the H1N1 surge, 10-20% of patients were diverted.” (Kennebeck, Timm, Farrell, Spooner, 2012). The...
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...is more persistent. For example through research our campaign will localize the target public such as parents and their income. Also the cause behind why parent depends on the in-school vision screening. Our mission or ultimate goal is to get more parents to bring their children to a professional eye doctor. In order to reach this goal, our campaign will display and go through different objectives. Problems The main problem in this case, is that parents are not taking their kids to see a professional eye doctor for vision test. Instead they accept the result from the vision test done in school. Another problem is that the people, who are responsible for the in-school vision screening, are also not credible. According to the American Optometric Association (A.O.A) “Often times a vision screening is conducted by...
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...self-motivated person and will do anything I can to better myself and ultimately become an optometrist. Throughout my undergraduate college career, I have worked very hard to prepare myself for optometry school by studying hard. My tireless work and motivation has lead me to never give up or drop a class at the University of Florida. No matter how hard the class or subject was I always ended up doing my best and ultimately passing. I have grown a lot in college as well, being able to maintain several jobs and volunteering for several organizations. I learned that hard work and perseverance does pay off. Throughout my undergrad career I have actively engaged in volunteering, shadowing, and community service. This has thoroughly improved my optometric knowledge, experience, and drive to attend optometry school. I volunteered in the Ophthalmology Clinic at Shands for over 25 hours. I learned more of the business and patient care aspect of Optometry. I interacted with patients over the phone and in person, to make them comfortable and have an overall pleasant experience. I learned the fundamentals of the business and insurance aspects of the practice. However, my most memorable experiences and pertinent skills I gained from shadowing an Optometrist, where I received hands on training. I shadowed, Dr. Randal Hanson for multiple days and gained insight into the daily life of an optometrist in private practice. I received hands on training regarding regular eye exams, contact lens fitting...
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...PREVENT EYE DAMAGE Protect Yourself from UV Radiation M ost Americans understand the link between ultraviolet (UV) radiation and skin cancer. Many are less aware of the connection between UV radiation and eye damage. With increased levels of UV radiation reaching the Earth’s surface, largely due to stratospheric ozone layer depletion, it is important to take the necessary precautions to protect your eyes. Potential Effects of UV Radiation on Eyes UV radiation, whether from natural sunlight or artificial UV rays, can damage the eye, affecting surface tissues and internal structures, such as the cornea and lens. Long-term exposure to UV radiation can lead to cataracts, skin cancer around the eyelids, and other eye disorders. In the short term, excessive exposure to UV radiation from daily activities, including reflections off of snow, pavement, and other surfaces, can burn the front surface of the eye, similar to a sunburn on the skin. The cumulative effects of spending long hours in the sun without adequate eye protection can increase the likelihood of developing the following eye disorders: ® Cataract: A clouding of the eye’s lens that can blur vision. ® Snow Blindness (Photokeratitis): A temporary but painful burn to the cornea caused by a day at the beach without sunglasses; reflections off of snow, water, or concrete; or exposure to artificial light sources such as tanning beds. ® Pterygium: An abnormal, but usually non-cancerous, growth in the corner of the eye...
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