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Opticianry

Use this guide to find more information about the Opticianry Program at Wiregrass and resources to help you in your studies!

Journals and Magazines

Available in the Library or Online

 

 

20/20 Magazine

"As the world's leading optical publication, 20/20 inspires eyecare professionals, advertising clients and eyewear consumers to successfully brave the exciting and ever-changing scenario of eyewear and sunwear. Number one in readership, 20/20 reaches a circulation of 50,000 subscribers and now countless consumer followers via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and 2020mag mobile apps. With 40 years of optical expertise, 20/20 continues to establish itself as an invaluable source in delivering the best in fashion trending, branding, style, lenses and technology, product news and continuing education with a unique and personalized delivery. In a powerful blend of print, digital and social media, 20/20 energizes the optical arena with bold images, striking eyewear and an up-to-the minute editorial point of view." - From the About 20/20 Magazine page

Magazine
Available free online through their website and physically in the library. 

 


 

 

VisionMonday

"Established in 1987, VisionMonday provides valuable insights into how successful retailers and practitioners build their businesses and stay profitable. Vision Monday is the ophthalmic industry's leading source of news and news analysis. Vision Monday in print reaches more than 20,000 influential retail buyers." - From VisionMonday's About Us page

Available free online from their website

 


 

Contact Lens Spectrum 

"Contact Lens Spectrum® is the most respected source of clinical contact lens information for optometrists, opticians and ophthalmologists. Each month, it offers timely editorial on fitting, overcoming complications, utilizing new technologies, gaining patient compliance and more — written by contact lens practitioners for contact lens practitioners." - From the Contact Lens Spectrum Homepage

Available free online from their website

 


 

The Optical Journal

"The Optical Journal is an award-winning online optical news and fashion magazine. We are also the most visited optical news and fashion website in the world. We invite you to subscribe to our weekday email for the latest eyewear news and exclusive optical content." - From The Optical Journal Homepage

Available free online from their website

 

"The American Journal of Ophthalmology is a peer-reviewed, scientific publication that welcomes the submission of original, previously unpublished manuscripts directed to ophthalmologists and visual science specialists describing clinical investigations, clinical observations, and clinically relevant laboratory investigations."

American Journal of Ophthalmology

 

Optometry: Open Access

Optometry: Open Access Journal deals with eyes and related structures which includes such as vision, processing information related to vision.

Optometry

 

Clinical Ophthalmology

An international, peer reviewed, open access journal covering all subspecialties within ophthalmology.