The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

In third year at ICO, you see a variety of exam types. Some people prefer one type over the other, but why? What are the benefits and disadvantages of both? Do you learn more from one or the other? First, I’ll explain the two main types of exams. Comprehensive exams are the typical exams you think of when you go to an eye doctor. It is usually an annual eye exam that includes basic screening tests, figuring out a prescription, and dilating the eyes to make sure everything is

“What did you study and how did you prepare to apply?” Across the roundtable from me sat a second year college student–wide-eyed, curious and ambitious. She was considering applying to healthcare professional schools and was seeking my advice. In response to her question, I told her and everyone listening in that I majored in biological sciences and took classes to fulfill my prerequisites that included biology, chemistry, calculus and so on. In addition to the required cours