Career Questions tagged Optometry

I will be an OD1 student next year, and I was wondering what other people's experiences are in terms of financial aid and paying off their optometry school debt.

I am thinking about becoming an Optometrist, or O.D., and while I have researched it a fair bunch, I do not know all the skills I would need, where to go, and how to do it overall

I am currently a pre-optometry student, and was wondering what motivated optometrists to choose the field!

I am entering my junior year of college and do not know how to choose a career. I am a biology major with many interests and career options like optometry, genetic counseling, research, and college professor. I have shadowed an optometrist (a career I have been interested in for a long time)...

Do you believe one is better than the other? If so, in what aspects? #medicine #optometry #ophthalmology

I'm a freshman who just started college and I'm quite confused. At first I was a business major and then switched over to biological sciences because I've always wanted a career in the health field and thought that might be the best major. Now, I don't really think so. I either want to be a...

#scholarships #optometry

#optometrist #optometry #eyes

I am applying to optometry school this year, so hopefully I get some interviews! #eyes #optometry #interviews #professional-development

I would like to be an optometrist, so I am worried that in the long run, I will get bored looking at just eyes. #eyes #optometry

My current major is biology but I'm not 100% if I will be interested in this field. There are some things I like and dislike about it but I understand with every major, there might be a couple classes/subjects that will not excite you. I have also heard it is one of the more challenging...

I aspire to be an optometrist and hopefully start my own optometry practice cold. How would I go about doing this? #optometry #eye-care #entrepreneurship #ceo #start-ups

#medicine #nursing #optometry #pediatrics

I have always wanted to become an Optometrist. I want to make sure that I am doing everything right.. #optometry

I am a senior and applying for college. I do not want to waste time declaring a degree that will not aid in my application to Optometry school. #optometry

I am High School student interested in Optometry in need of advice based on this topic.
#optometry

i want to become an eye doctor but im not sure how many years it takes to complete that. #medicine #eye-care #eye-doctor #doctor #optometry

I want to become an optometrist, yet I would also like to become a small business owner. How would I go about accomplishing that, education wise? #optometry #smallbusiness #college

I looked directly at the sun when I was younger, and was told that it would be harmful. I'm interested in optometry, and would like to know why it is bad for me to do so.

[P.S. This question was edited by a site admin for grammar and clarity.] #health #astronomy #optometry #eye-care

Im a junior in high school, trying to narrow down my career choices. I know i want to do something medical, and im willing to put in the time for something im passionate about. However, it becomes a problem of money and tuition for 10-15 years. I also cant really imagine studying generalized...

My goal and ambition in life is to serve and help others. I have a passion to make people smile and give of myself and time. I volunteer in my community by working with kids, elderly and my church. As I attend college and pursue a career I want to know that their is other opportunities in this...

There are so many optometrist school graduates and limited job openings. #graduate #optometry

I was wondering about optometrists and their career paths. #school #graduate-school #optometry #residency

I don't know much about optometry school. #medicine #graduate-school #optometry

I was curious about optometry. #school #graduate-school #optometry

I am curious about this profession. #college #optometry

I am interested in pursuing Optometry, which means I would need to take the OAT, and go into Optometry school. However, if you go through with Medical school, and the MCAT, one could become an Ophthalmologist. I don't want to begin following the Optometry route if the MDs could take over the...

I am an aspiring optometrist, hoping to open my own practice one day. While most of my studies are focused on the sciences, I feel I am lacking in the business area. Advice about where to start or important steps along the way would be very helpful! #business #medicine #optometry

I know that becoming an optometrist takes time, but I want to know if there are any schools out there that will help me get to my career faster #medicine #healthcare #optometry

because I want to be an eye doctor. #medicine #optometry #eye-doctor #science #career #career-counseling #college