So eloquently put Zach- nice video. Although this might sound a bit obnoxious, Ophthalmology is one of the few specialties where other specialties cannot interfere. For example, a nephrologist can always interfere in the managment of a cardiologist or neurologist etc. BUT, ophthalmologists are highly valuable to other specialties in the diagnosis of life-threatening conditions. We are sought after in cases such as diagnosing potential child abuse (non-accidental injury)- a difficult skill in paediatrics, potential brain pathology in ALL age groups, and picking up dangerous diagnoses even during routine checks. In polytrauma (e.g. a RTA)- the potential to save someone's eye over-rules many other injuries except for where the life is in danger. We're basically top dogs, and Zach is on his way to being a great ophthalmologist and TH-camr ;)
You actually mentioned most of the stuff I love about ophthalmology, I think that this specialty feeds my perfectionism as I like to know all about something instead of just have knowledge about so many things together. I also draw and use my hands alot, so I need a speciality that makes me capable of “acquire a skill and master it” as you mentioned. Finally, the charity campaigns and doing free surgeries for those areas lacking medical care is really the corner stone of my ophthalmology dream, and whenever I feel tired and think that I’m an IMG so it actually makes it even harder to be an ophthalmologist, I remember that this specialty will help me provid proper healthcare to those outreached, poor places.
This is an awesome video. How good were you with your hands prior to med school? I feel like my hands are okay, nothing special. Are there good ways to improve my dexterity now?
It is such a beautiful field, im 2nd years Ophthalmology resident and I really like it ,mostly because I can see what wrong is, Technology which means a future to develop and ofc Life-Work Balance.
Great video Dr. Zac. I’m just a freshman at uni right now, but I love watching your videos. They keep me well informed and inspired. You’re impacting a lot of people 💯
Interesting you mentioned Nepal! My roommate’s (who is also an MS3) family is in the USA because an ophthalmologist sponsored them to get here long ago after meeting them in the villages of Nepalese mountains. An even more fun fact is that doc taught my friends dad how to do cataract surgery and he ended up performing many many surgeries on his own with very limited resources. Helped the blind see again… amazing. Also your videos are amazing!
How many hours/week do you think the avg ophtho attending at a private practice works? What about retina? I know they tend to work a bit more/are on call
I think it’s highly variable and There is a lot of opportunity to structure your work day how you would like. Sam may work four days a week and others will do 11 hour days five days a week. I think it just depends on how busy you want to be. I would say retina can be a bit busier. Some of the private practice ones I’ve worked with may go 10 hours a day.
Thanks a lot for ur videos, ur awesome I want this speciality for the same main reasons, but I'm a little bit scared about my ability to be a surgeon because I didn't decide that earlier in medschool, do you have any advice for me ?
I think some people may be more coordinated and gifted as surgeons, but I think it is very few people who cannot become good enough at it if they work hard. The physical demands to do these surgeries are less than you would think. As far as when you decided to go into the field during med school, I think it just depends. It may be more difficult if you've never done any ophtho rotations or research but deciding late in and of itself won't preclude you, I know people who decided very late to do ophthalmology and did fine. As long as you have a compelling reason as to why you want to do it and your other stats hold up I don't think deciding later is necessarily a detriment in and of itself.
@@doctoreyeballmd7493 " a compelling reason " well , yes : it's my favorite speaciality till now . Thank u so much for answering me ; I agree , I think it's all about confidence and HARD work!
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So eloquently put Zach- nice video.
Although this might sound a bit obnoxious, Ophthalmology is one of the few specialties where other specialties cannot interfere.
For example, a nephrologist can always interfere in the managment of a cardiologist or neurologist etc. BUT, ophthalmologists are highly valuable to other specialties in the diagnosis of life-threatening conditions. We are sought after in cases such as diagnosing potential child abuse (non-accidental injury)- a difficult skill in paediatrics, potential brain pathology in ALL age groups, and picking up dangerous diagnoses even during routine checks. In polytrauma (e.g. a RTA)- the potential to save someone's eye over-rules many other injuries except for where the life is in danger. We're basically top dogs, and Zach is on his way to being a great ophthalmologist and TH-camr ;)
LondonNano, you always have the best and most insightful comments. I completely agree. I appreciate it! Cheers
You actually mentioned most of the stuff I love about ophthalmology, I think that this specialty feeds my perfectionism as I like to know all about something instead of just have knowledge about so many things together.
I also draw and use my hands alot, so I need a speciality that makes me capable of “acquire a skill and master it” as you mentioned.
Finally, the charity campaigns and doing free surgeries for those areas lacking medical care is really the corner stone of my ophthalmology dream, and whenever I feel tired and think that I’m an IMG so it actually makes it even harder to be an ophthalmologist, I remember that this specialty will help me provid proper healthcare to those outreached, poor places.
You are such an intelligent and interesting person, I bet your parents are very proud
That's kind thank you!
This is an awesome video. How good were you with your hands prior to med school? I feel like my hands are okay, nothing special. Are there good ways to improve my dexterity now?
It is such a beautiful field, im 2nd years Ophthalmology resident and I really like it ,mostly because I can see what wrong is, Technology which means a future to develop and ofc Life-Work Balance.
Ur sooooo smart... Ophthalmologist is my dream job 🥰
best of luck to you!
Great video. I am on a path to medical school and hope to be an ophthalmologist. This video was very affirming. Thank you!
Thank you for the support. Good luck to you on your journey it is a great field and you definitely can't go wrong with it. Cheers!
The worst part about ophthalmology is trying to fit all the things you like about it in your personal statement for residency application.
I totally agree, I can't say enough good things about the specialty.
Can u fill it over here ? The things one may like about the field..
Great video Dr. Zac. I’m just a freshman at uni right now, but I love watching your videos. They keep me well informed and inspired. You’re impacting a lot of people 💯
How difficult is it to match into? I heard that it's in the SF Match and not the regular one. I'm going to take step 1 next year.
Your perspective amazed me, I’ve never thought this way!
It helped me a lot 🤩🤩👍🏼 you opened new ways of thinking mashallah
Especially number 1,2,7 and the one about lifestyle forgot its number. I think they’re so relevant to me 👌🏼🌟
Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼 I’m glad it helped!!
Interesting you mentioned Nepal! My roommate’s (who is also an MS3) family is in the USA because an ophthalmologist sponsored them to get here long ago after meeting them in the villages of Nepalese mountains. An even more fun fact is that doc taught my friends dad how to do cataract surgery and he ended up performing many many surgeries on his own with very limited resources. Helped the blind see again… amazing.
Also your videos are amazing!
How many hours/week do you think the avg ophtho attending at a private practice works? What about retina? I know they tend to work a bit more/are on call
I think it’s highly variable and There is a lot of opportunity to structure your work day how you would like. Sam may work four days a week and others will do 11 hour days five days a week. I think it just depends on how busy you want to be. I would say retina can be a bit busier. Some of the private practice ones I’ve worked with may go 10 hours a day.
My dream job ❤ i hope it will happen. Is it worth it to get optometry for pre med?
I'm not quite sure what you mean by optometry for premed?
@@doctoreyeballmd7493 I'll get doctor of optometry in college and i'm planning to go to medschool after
Thanks a lot for ur videos, ur awesome
I want this speciality for the same main reasons, but I'm a little bit scared about my ability to be a surgeon because I didn't decide that earlier in medschool, do you have any advice for me ?
I think some people may be more coordinated and gifted as surgeons, but I think it is very few people who cannot become good enough at it if they work hard. The physical demands to do these surgeries are less than you would think. As far as when you decided to go into the field during med school, I think it just depends. It may be more difficult if you've never done any ophtho rotations or research but deciding late in and of itself won't preclude you, I know people who decided very late to do ophthalmology and did fine. As long as you have a compelling reason as to why you want to do it and your other stats hold up I don't think deciding later is necessarily a detriment in and of itself.
@@doctoreyeballmd7493 " a compelling reason " well , yes : it's my favorite speaciality till now . Thank u so much for answering me ; I agree , I think it's all about confidence and HARD work!
So in 😍 with ........
Amazing .. keen follower and all the best
Best of luck for your third year!
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6 main reasons: $$$ $$$
Definitely wouldn’t choose any medical specialty for the money. There’s much faster less painful ways to become wealthy
Thankyou for this video😊
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