the pros and cons of being an optometrist

I know you've heard me talk about some of the good parts of being an optometrist but through this vlog, I will be open and honest with you on some of the negatives too.
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[@emilydelfino]

Thank you so much for the optometry content!❤I am a pre-optometry student about to start the application process for the entering class of 2025 and the financial aspect has been my biggest worry about the profession. Though I have so much passion for it, so I’m set on it! I would definitely love to hear some advice/tips on how to feel less overwhelmed by the finance aspect of it:)

[@otiebrown9999]

Skill helping your children with myopia prevention. A necessity.

[@taylormeaders1265]

So happy to see this video pop up on my youtube page! The biggest concern that i also have is the student loans. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy optometry, and can definitely see myself working my as an optometrist; however I don’t know if my passion for optometry is strong enough to take out sooo many student loans! Additionally, I kept hearing that the return of investment for optometry is decreasing :( The reimbursement payment of vision plans are decreasing, as competition from online glasses/contact is increasing 😕All of these things make me more hesitant to enter the field of optometry. So, it was very refreshing to see your list of pros to optometry as well ☺️ Thanks again for the awesome video!

[@MiguelMaquiran]

Hello! Please make a video about opto school debt and financing. I just paid off my undergrad debt but am planning to go to optometry school so I want to start planning ahead

[@dr.brightlylyd]

Will do!!

[@patrickwalsh8997]

Optometrist, Doctor ??? Wouldn’t that be an ophthalmologist ??? Case in point Your foreign body As you know One of the top problems is secondary injuries due to Harmful Self care and PAIN issues The patients cant stop themselves from touching their injured eye The scar post removal is the same pain The pain does not normally last long The first 24 hours are crucial Topical pain control is inappropriate (toxicity & self injury due to desensitisation) Narcotics is really the way to go (and I doubt this is in your Rx realm) Otherwise Count yourself lucky to be an optometrist And not an ophthalmologist On average at my visits to the ophthalmologist - They do not wash there hands or ware gloves (the best eye microbes are in eye clinics) - They re-use their eye drops (contaminations with ++ patients / eyelashes usually) - I found, on average, that at least 2 eye drop bottles were expired - Not refrigerated (once opened) as per manufacturer recommendation But, the worst - The open eye drop bottles are not dated Nearly all optometrist office i have visited did not have that Issue ! ! ! ;-) PS I would not trust an ER doctor to treat any eye injuries Would be much smarter to have specific certifications for optometrists

[@hazelgithumbi3709]

Doctor is a title not a profession. Ophthalmologist are physicians which is a doctorate degree. Optometry is a doctorate degree. When u complete a doctorate degree you get the title Dr.

[@EricTrysla]

Hai. I have a passion for Optometry but i am scared and skeptical if i will manage to practice since am a person living with Oculocutaneous Albinism. I am currently working like a Physician Assistant in Africa.. Are there work tasks or activities that might make me have challenges usingmy sight?? Please i need your feedback My VA is 6/36 on the left and 6/50 on the right.

[@dr.brightlylyd]

Hii thanks for your comment! Actually a friend of mine during one of my externship rotations has the same condition! She was top of her class and did amazing during our rotation as a student intern. Have you had a low vision evaluation? If not, I would try to look for a low vision Optometrist near you to see if you could be evaluated for some devices (i.e. ocutech sight scope 2.2x or other bioptic telescopic lenses) to help improve your visual acuity. The specialist should be able to optimize your functional vision to help you reach your goals!! I know it feels daunting and scary but if you have a genuine passion for optometry, I wouldn't let your eye condition deter you from trying! Hope this helps !!

[@EricTrysla]

@@dr.brightlylyd This actually gives me more confidence that I can do it. Imagine me practice as a PA and not having any issues at all.. I will definitely go for it and also see a Low Vision Specialist for what you mentioned.. Thanks so much.