Why Did I Choose Ophthalmology?

[@dr.iddindyabawe9335]

Thanks a lot for sharing this invaluable guide on why you chose Ophthalmology. . I really love Ophthalmology more than anything else in Medicine. It's always been my dream specialty. . I am a first year Ophthalmology Resident at Makerere University, in Uganda, East Africa. .

[@DrRupaWong]

It's a terrific field!!! Good luck and aloha from Hawaii. Hope you're staying safe.

[@otiebrown9999]

Dr. Rupa Wong, When you chose Ophthalmology, you help each individual person. When you chose, "Atropine prevention", for your own three children, you are changing the SCIENTIFIC WORLD. I hope you understand as an Electrical Engineer, why you have my total support.

[@marinas4163]

Thank you so much for going into detail as to why you chose your specialisation, and for the wonderful advice . Greatly appreciated !!

[@DrRupaWong]

You're so welcome Marina!

[@alekhyakurra3299]

So clearly explained! I’m watching this video from India and this is making me want to choose Ophthalmology even more! 🤍 Thank you so much Miss. Rupa for inspiring Med students all over the world.

[@KimberlyKaase]

Such great advice for choosing a specialty! Thank you! 🤗

[@DrRupaWong]

Thanks for watching!

[@SebnemEgriboyun]

Thank you so much for the detailed video, I’m a fourth-year medical student in Istanbul, Turkey and it really helped!

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm go glad!

[@yanilkarodriguez7335]

This was such a helpful video! Thank you! Please continue to make more videos. Perhaps one on how you balance family and children with work as a doctor. Thanks Dr. Rupa !

[@DrRupaWong]

Definitely planning on doing more family stuff! They're hard to video though! You'll see the true chaos in my house!

[@yanilkarodriguez7335]

Dr. Rupa Wong I’m looking forward to it lol! One of the reasons I’ve been a little doubtful about going into the medical field is because I want a good work - life balance, so I have been torn between becoming a physician assistant and going to medical school, mainly for that reason. I have shadowed a PA and an internal medicine doctor, but still find myself dubious of choosing one over the other. Were you always 100% sure about becoming a physician?

[@AthenaOsborne1234]

@@yanilkarodriguez7335 hey what did you end up choosing?

[@FRACP]

Dr Rita! Im a 4th year Australian med student snd this is by far the best video I have watched about choosing a specialty - systematically crossing things out -thank you!!!

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Best of luck with your chosen path.

[@apriiiil]

thank you for your video !! i’ve always been interested in that specialty, especially the clinical part so I like the fact that there is more of that than the surgical aspect, even though I like it as well. In other surgical specialties I feel like it’s the opposite and it’s just 80% surgeries. Ophthalmology feels like it is the best of everything ahaha

[@moniahaze]

This video actually helped a lot. Thank you 🙏🏻 makes making a decision a lot easier.

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm so glad Monia! Best of luck with your choice. They're all great specialties!

[@khaledking5408]

Stop rubbing it on my face 😭 I wanna be an ophtalmologist, I v failed the specialty exam and going again for it this year, wish me luck please 🙏

[@DrRupaWong]

Oh no! I'm so sorry. Board exams can be difficult. Best of luck!!

[@Winner1-c2u]

Today I went to Oregon Neurology in Springfield. I came to them with a history of right hypertropia, Left exophoria Left upper and R lower facial paresis, Left roll head tilt, saccade testing previous also revealed latencies increased in all planes, Pursuits downward revealed intorsional glissades. finger nose past pointing R>L, nystamus right-beat and down-beat nystagmus. horizonal optokinetics provoked dysconjugate gaze and reflex failed with R. optokinetics. Quote from notes previous from another provider also states, Upward intrusive saccades, cannot maintain downward gaze. There were other abnormalities as well. Now I went in with this history also tied to this was secondary to ECT in these notes. My provider (neuro/opthomologist) at this office, did a basic assessment using refractions for diopters for prism for diplopia because I have also come in with that. I have a history of atypical headaches recently and have lesions on frontal and temporal lobes on MRI from four years previous. This provider then tells me my only issue seems to be the diplopia from his baseline exam, and proceeds to try and address without giving mechanism for this outcome of diplopia alone, never mind all the other issues taking place. He knows full well if he did any other tests to evaluate the outcomes he would have to address and therefor risk his future in medicine perhaps? He was upset it seems to have his standards questioned in providing the best patient care in outcomes. I have settled in three previous suits, so I am very diligent around my care as it has been so neglected given the cover ups around this issue. This visit was recorded. I take very good notes following also. He stated I was being a "pushy woman" when I asked for the mechanism for my visual issues and asked him to address the possibility of repeated brain injuries from electrical source that may have contributed so that I may secure the best care moving forward. He stated I was being "manipulative" when I was holding him accountable to his duty to address this issue for me. I told him he was failing me as a provider to address the true nature of all of this and it was the money that was silencing his integrity to act and respect his oath. I was glad there was a medical student in the room to hear this extended conversation and I asked HIM to be the one in the future to address this harm. This provider is in derelict of his duty. No MRI ordered and the exam he performed was the basics of my own primary. His facility is involved in research programs so no one wants the beans spilled around this harm that is coming to light. He should be proud to know he did protect an entrenched practice making billions in revenue and apparently contributes to his bank accounts. He failed to even test for nystagmus though he may chart he did. This is a global human rights issue. It is the issue of ECT/electroshock. It is being performed at an alarming rate for many diagnosis outside of severe depression. It is being performed at leading medical institutions to include the large HMO Kaiser Permanente. This procedure nor the device has ever had FDA testing for safety or even effectiveness. The devices in over 80 years have never been required to have pre-market approval before the FDA. These devices deliver up to 450 volts to patients brains and greater. The FDA has had it previously classified as experimental until recently. It was recently declassified to the safety level of syringes and eye glasses. It was reduced in status so more insurers would pay on it. This was declassified with an active law suit in place around devices showing brain injuries. It was declassified STILL without any testing done to prove effectiveness or safety. They do not test because all know full well it is TBI at minimum in outcomes. The California courts have proved brain injuries at a minimum around devices recently. Electrical trauma impacts all systems. Electrical trauma can evolve years out in damages to include CTE, ALS, and cardiac issues etc. We as patients are warned only of temporary memory loss expected to resolve in six week along with the typical anesthesia risks. Material risk of brain damages missing from consents for starters. Consent is fallible. Psychiatric research by their own studies reflect structural brain changes from this procedure, and that is most certainly missing from consent. This involves billions annually in the US alone. Many have a piece of the pie in research studies, products currently at market, or products to come. All knowing full well this is purely trauma for profits at a vulnerable populations expense. All silent in these cover ups to come to light soon. Media will not address secondary to advertising incentives and reputations at stake. This is fraud. This is false claims. This is malpractice. This is criminal. This is discrimination involving a protected population under the ADA deserve testing of this device and procedure that has caused extensive and permanent damages to all it has impacted. Providers know full well what is occurring around this procedure. ALL trauma is based on MECHANISM. You have a known mechanism i.e. electrical you have a known and anticipated outcome in ALL populations to include those with mental health histories. NFL mechanism is blunt force, but our outcomes are very similar. Trauma doctors are your experts and cannot refute this. We are showing damages in testing. Recently a TBI expert has tied ECT to damages to cerebellum, brain stem, and frontal lobes in a patient. We are showing abnormalities on EEG, MRI, and neuro/cognitive testing. This is impacting professionals now. Many are unable to return to their professions after this secondary to damages of TBI verses mental health issues. We have several medical malpractice firms interviewing for suits, but we need many more. Please see ectjustice now owned by the law firms participating in the national product liability suit. Please have conversations to address this important concern around patient and public safety. This is being also used on our children, Veterans, and women during pregnancy. If you have information to contribute to these suits please contact the DK law group or the Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman law group in CA.

[@charlenephillips5470]

Great explanation. I love the idea of deciding what you like the most during the mundane part of the week. It seems that pediatric ophthalmology and adult strab go hand in hand. I personally have esotropia and a convergence insufficiency, I wish it was found in my childhood years so I could have patched early. I have done vision therapy, which not all physicians are particularly fond of. I would love to know your opinion on that.

[@otiebrown9999]

An incredible and long path. Congratulations!

[@DrRupaWong]

Thanks, Otie!

[@kuikabithe5529]

I’m a first year medical student and I’m so interested in ophthalmology! So thank you for this 😊

[@DrRupaWong]

Thanks, Kui! Good luck!

[@moonykash]

I find ophtha interesting actually. Although during med school the theoretical aspect was so intimidating and difficult but clinics during clerkship and intership it was fine. Thanks for this insights!

[@zainabmagaji4594]

This is almost exactly meeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I feel ophthalmology is for me !

[@eyelovemom2471]

Hi 🙋‍♀️ dr rupa!! Just found out channel and loving it!!! I am an ophthalmologist based in Kuching (that’s all the way in Borneo Island) and a mother of three... see you around 😍

[@yasminesami1439]

Amazing video! All of the reasons you gave are the ones I thought about as well, especially the part where technological advancement is at the service of surgical innovation. This confirms my choice, though I have been struggling with the fear of missing out on the pathology of the rest of the body. And MDJ was right, you do have great ophtho content

[@DrRupaWong]

Yes, the technological aspect makes it so interesting. And, it vision! You can't get cooler than that. Love Danielle. She's one of my closest friends!

[@DrRupaWong]

And if you are interested, go to my IG stories and sign up for my Peds ophtho lecture. Just recorded it yesterday.

[@yasminesami1439]

@@DrRupaWong Will do immediately yes. Thank you!

[@mandalorian4620]

@@yasminesami1439 If you want to do innovations then you'll have to subspecialize somewhere anyway and will miss out on the pathology of the rest of the body.

[@iillaann34]

Wonderful personality

[@DrRupaWong]

Aw, thank you!!

[@eshasathiyamoorthy2592]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful and informative!

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm so glad Esha!

[@shakerchteihi]

Thanks alot for those tips 💫

[@dreammedico3494]

Thanks for sharing your helpful opinion

[@DrRupaWong]

Thanks for watching!

[@otiebrown9999]

That is impressive!

[@DrRupaWong]

Thank you, Otie!

[@muhammadbinhanif2281]

I am 15 and i want to pursue a career where i can be independent in age of 25

[@DrRupaWong]

There are many fields which can achieve this.

[@aperson8533]

Hello! I have a question, can you be an Ophthalmologist without doing surgery? I just want to study the human eyes and cure diseases for human eyes, but I don't want to do surgery. I thought of doing Optometry but my mom wants me to be an Ophthalmologist, what should I do?

[@DrRupaWong]

Become an optometrist! There's really no reason to become an ophthalmologist over an optometrist unless you love surgery. Also, the residencies are optional for optometry and are typically only 1 year as opposed to the 4-6 years for residency/fellowship for ophthalmology

[@dr.himanshugupta2062]

Helpful video!... I was so much confused between ortho and ophthal. But after watching ur video I am inclined more to ophthalmology. I am a indian medical graduate. Do u know, how can a ophthalmologist work in US and UK after completing his residency from India?

[@IvaniaHenriquez-gz9dt]

Have to see optomologist but it's not high blood pressure. My eye nerve got thicker.

[@emilym2675]

Oh. My. GOD. YOU HAVE A KZbin CHANNEL???? Woohooo!

[@DrRupaWong]

YESSSSS!!!

[@mohamadmwassi8216]

@@DrRupaWong hgahahahhahahahahahaha i just realized it OH MY ...... GOD

[@kylemargulies2927]

Hey! super insightful video, I really enjoyed it. I am curious. You mention being super detail oriented as part of the job. Could you expand on what that entails and what in aspects of optho is it critical. I am very interested in optho and but I am much more of a big picture thinker than detail oriented. Would that inhibit my ability to excel at optho?

[@leandromarco7031]

Omg! Im a first year medstudent and I’m thinking about doing psychiatry but ophthalmology seems like a good fit to me as well. It’s too early to tell but let’s see a few years from now if I’ll have the same faith as you 😅😊

[@DrRupaWong]

Hey Leandro! Any updates??

[@40turati]

Congratulations.

[@DrRupaWong]

Thanks, Mario!

[@40turati]

@@DrRupaWong IAM OLSO OPHTHALMOLOGYST

[@DrRupaWong]

@@40turati Awesome! Congrats to you as well!

[@havanadaurcy1321]

Question: I have a optometrist who used to be a opthamologist (he quit after some drama) and as his speciality had studied retina detachment. Is retina detachment a opthalmic issue as well?

[@mairinnacosta6929]

Good morning I have a question about tearduct I have a 4 year old they diagnosed her with tearduct my question is does she really have to have a surgery or is there a medicine for that am a really nervous parent when it comes to surgery’s they also want to do a tonsillectomy and a adenoids she is a Down syndrome baby please help what can I do ?? Thank you

[@anbailey319]

How many years does it take to become an ophthalmologist?

[@sanz282]

4 years

[@sabinalakhemaru9789]

Can I do residency in ophthalmology in US after I complete my ophthalmology residency in my native country?

[@njoudsaleh7072]

I’m scared your preference just like me, except I’m still student 😂

[@ABC-fn5iz]

Hello Doctor. I was wondering how you knew that going to medical school was the right decision for you?

[@ao6157]

Can introverted personalities survive in this branch

[@DrRupaWong]

You can do anything you set your mind to!

[@zelevans4937]

Hi Mam, can I ask how much it is to consult a ophthalmologist like you for our school thesis? I don't know if you will read this but I give it a try. Thank you in advance. 💖