The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

I love being an ICO blogger for many reasons. One of the biggest privileges has been the unexpected recognition and ice breaking ability...

Having completed my first quarter of optometry school at ICO, I’ve come to realize there are some things that I just can’t live without....

“The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” As I began optometry school, one of the biggest stress-inducing factors was the unknown...

Aloha from Honolulu on the island of Oahu! I’m very lucky to be spending my fall quarter fourth-year rotation in this magical place. A...

The first round of lectures has begun for the graduating class of 2022! I am an ICO first year coming to Chicago from Nashville,...