Biography

Dr. Castillo is a California native who studied optometry at Western University of Health Sciences. She currently owns a private practice where she offers a large variety of services ranging from primary care optometry, RF/IPL, amniotic membranes, specialty contact lenses, vision therapy, glaucoma management, and much more. Dr. Castillo is also an assistant adjunct clinical professor for the Pacific College of Optometry, giving her the opportunity to educate students all day. This biography not only underscores her expertise but also her empathy towards aspiring optometrists facing the NBEO Part II challenge.

Creation of the book

The journey towards creating this invaluable resource began with Dr. Castillo’s personal struggle to pass the NBEO Part II. Despite using all the study materials available to her, she had two unsuccessful attempts to pass the exam. Feeling defeated, Dr. Castillo turned to her mother for support. Her mother provided inspiration by suggesting that Dr. Castillo write the study book she wished she had. Thus, the NBEO Part II Study Guide was born, a comprehensive compendium of knowledge meticulously curated to provide you with the tools Dr. Castillo wished she had during her own preparation.

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Creation of the website

Dr. Castillo acknowledges that every student has a unique learning style. That’s why she launched a companion website to her NBEO Part II Study Guide that caters to diverse learning styles. This website includes a Video Book of Dr. Castillo’s Study Guide to help the visual and auditory learners. For those who want more interactive studying, this website also contains flashcards, practice questions, and practice exams that emulate the real exam environment. With this holistic approach, Dr. Castillo’s mission is clear: to empower students with the resources they need to conquer the NBEO Part II with unwavering confidence.

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Join the ranks of students whose testimonials echo their success: a leap from a score of 200 to 600, a newfound understanding of glaucoma, and triumphant first-time passes, all attributed to Dr. Castillo’s unparalleled study materials.

★★★★★

“Incredible tool for studying for NBEO Part II. Excellent pictures for each disease with great summaries making the material very easy to digest.” 

Future Optometrist

★★★★★

“This book helped boost my NBEO part 2 score from a 200 to 600. A must for anyone who is studying part 2”

Jacob
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“It was one of the best and most concise reviews [of glaucoma] I’ve ever seen.”

Dr. Houman Vosoghi, OMD (glaucoma specialist)
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“I just wanted to praise you and how wonderful reading this book is, and how you simplified and concentrated the material. Especially [the] binocular vision section, I adore it. It is my reference point, and thank you, I improved it tremendously. I even have this reference from you… [The table] is absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much”

Dr. Goldenberg, OMD
★★★★★

I love the simplicity the author uses. After going through rigorous courses that make everything so complicated it’s nice for the simplified version to really pull it all together. Using it to study for NBEO part 2.” 

Anonymous

★★★★★

The book helped me with my study for part 2 and it is a good book for a quick reference and a quick review of ocular disease.” 

Masha Ardali