The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

To say optometry school can be stressful is an understatement. First year, you can have up to three exams a week, plus practicals,...

There’s no doubt about it- first year was a lot to handle. Looking back at how we took three exams per week is astonishing to me. The...

Optometry school is quite the rollercoaster. At ICO, first year is the biggest hurdle. After that, anything seems possible. Students...

Everyone always says that first year at ICO is the hardest. Well, I think many people would argue that second wasn’t any easier. Now that...

Living in the fast-paced city of Chicago always makes each day fun and exciting. Living in the fast-paced city of Chicago as a student at...