Career questions tagged optometry
Is it necessary to take a National board exam for optometry to be hired in an optometry clinic/office/primary vision center? If so where can you take it and what is the cost?
I want to be an optometrist and I'm not sure what the exam entails, how licensure works, the cost, where, and why.
What should a person starting with community college do to become an optometrist ?
I am a just graduated high school student, and I want to become an optometrist. I personally don't have great vision and use glasses everyday of my life, which has caused me to get interested in the study of the eyes and to then want to go to school for optometry. After high school, I am going to a community college. What classes should I take there to get my basics done and also have my pre requisites for university after community college? What would be a good major to major in community college and university? Which pre reqs should I have completed before optometry school? Is med school required to pursue this career? I also would like to know what major would be good for undergrad? Is a doctorate required to become an optometrist? And what would look good for optometry school? I havent started community college yet, and have a long way ahead of me to optometry school, but I am confused on how to start the path for it as someone who is going to a community college first. I plan on furthering my education after community college, I just don't know what would be the best classes and majors to choose to then continue into optometry school. Any tips or extra advice would be highly appreciated. :)
How did you decide which states you would get an optometry license for?
I plan on living in New England after I graduate from optometry school in 2027, but am unsure exactly where I will end up. Did you receive an optometry license in one or multiple states, and why?
What classes would be best to take in order to become an optometrist? What schools should I look into after high school graduation?
I am a freshman in high school and my dream job is to be an optometrist after witnessing my uncle lose his vision in the span of 3 years. I want to start planning my academic route but would like recommendations for classes. Also what schools give good degrees in biology and are more likely to get you accepted into an optometry school?
How good do optometrists have to be at writing (essays)?
How good do optometrists have to be at writing (essays)?
Quickest Way To Become an Optometrist?
Hello all I wanted to know what was the quickest way I could become an optometrist I currently have a bachelor's in Arts and I'm 25. So I wanted to know how long it would take and whats the quickest route.
Is ophthalmology scary to watch, like while you perform surgery?
I don’t really know what I’m talking about but isn’t it like eye surgery?
What do you honestly think of your career?
What is your average salary? What is the best route to take in college? Is there many passion oriented coworkers in your field? My favorite classes are science, more importantly, biology. I am in 12th grade and fascinated by the inner workings of living things.
Optometrist Q&A
Hello! My name is Henry and I am a current high school student, I'm conducting an interview with any professionals in the optometrist field for a Foundations in Health Science class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be a part of my assignment. 1. Why did you choose to be an optometrist? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work before you landed your current professional job? 4. How can I decide to earn a Ph.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9. Was there a particulate subject that you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skillsets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. Do you feel like all the hard work is paying off, or has paid off? 12. What are some obstacles that you faced along the way? 13. What would you like for people to know about this career?
Hello My name is Suyash and I am a high school student. I am conducting an interview with a professional who is an optician for my Health Science class. I have 13 questions total that need to be answered. Comment on the post and answer all 13 questions for your response to be a part of the assignment.
1. What profession did you choose? Why? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? 4.How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. Why did you choose to become an optician? 12. What type of injuries do you most deal with? 13. What obstacles did you face before you reached your career?
What is the best way to pay off optometry school debt?
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.
What would be the optimal path to become an Optometrist?
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
Why did you choose to go to optometry school?
I am currently a pre-optometry student, and was wondering what motivated optometrists to choose the field!
College biology student with too many career options
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) and could see myself in that career but am still unsure. I am also doing remote research this summer but am very limited in what I can do, and I don't think I want to write scientific papers all the time as a career. I also have no teaching or counseling experience and don't know if any other career options would fit me. I have considered medical school but I'd prefer to specialize right away in my field. I have felt a little down this summer because of my indecision. If anyone has any guidance or words of encouragement, I would greatly appreciate it :) #biology #college #science #medicine #optometry #genetics #career #doctor #research
Optometry or Ophthalmology?
Do you believe one is better than the other? If so, in what aspects? #medicine #optometry #ophthalmology
Can I major in Business Management and go to Dental School or Optometry School?
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 dentist or an optometrist, two things that I am interested in along with business. Will it be a bad idea to major in business rather than something like psychology or a science-major? Thank you. #college-major #business #entrepreneur #college #business-management #pre-dental #pre-optometry #dental #health #optometry
What are some interview tips?
I am applying to optometry school this year, so hopefully I get some interviews! #eyes #optometry #interviews #professional-development
Should I go in undecided, look into majors, or stick with biology?
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 majors, but again, I understand it depends on the person. I'm not sure if I should stick with biology and see how it plays out, and if not change my major, go in undecided, or maybe look into other majors? As of right now, I'm interested in optometry but I'm not 100% certain if my mind is set on this. Are there other majors that could possibly be taken for optometry? #college-major #college #biology #optometry
How do I get job shadowing opportunities in the medical field ?
#medicine #nursing #optometry #pediatrics
How many years does it take to become an eye doctor?
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 like to be a small business owner on the side. As far as education wise, how should I go about accomplishing that?
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
Does hurt your eyes if you gaze at the sun?
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