Hey. I’ve just received my offer for optometry school about a week ago. I’m excited to start so I’m looking up everything to do with optometry school. 😆
Hey, Im currently doing biology, psychology and chemistry. Im thinking about going to optometry school.What is it like? What shall i do for work experience? Is there lots and lots of content? Do you like it? What type of books shall i read to help me?
Did you hear? All optometry , opthamology, contacts , glasses will be Obsolete come Jan. 1st !! Its because the first day of next year, everyone will see 2020 !! Humor
@@eyeseitz9111 Your Great! I called my boss this morning, and told him I was at home with an eye problem. He asked, "what is the problem?". I said "Eye cant see myself coming to work today!". (Apologies for my humor) hehe
Hello, I am 27 and getting back into school in the spring. I am going into my junior year and my credits basically align me on path to getting a business degree. I have found an interest in becoming an optometrist but was curious if getting an undergraduate in business will make my chances of getting into optometry school more challenging. Thank you in advance!
Thank you so much for the video. I have been looking into becoming an eye doctor, and I really think this is something I want to pursue. I am 20 and have never attended college. I have no idea how to start on my path to become an eye doctor. All the courses and classes are so confusing to me. How do I go from being a high school graduate to becoming an eye doctor? Is seems so mystical to me. When I see eye doctor I sometimes just wonder how in the world they got to where they are. Can you lead me in the right direction? Thanks! :)
Hi, I'm entering high school and I was wondering if you had any advice for me on what I can do ( like shadowing) during the four years I have before college to help me have a better outlook on the field? Thanks!
I’m currently a psychology major . Got my associates in psych and am now in my first year of getting bachelor but I am suddenly very interested in being an optometrist . Do you think it will be advisable for me to go into it even though I don’t have a solid science background? And does optometry involve a lot of math or science?
My high school friend was a Psychology graduate and she went to Podiatry because Biochem subject is just 3 units there. Another less math field is the emerging field of Trichology (hair doctor/trichologist) their school teaches how to do hair implant for bald people and how to treat other hair problems. There's a "Doctor of Health Science in Trichology" in USA by World Trichology Society. If there was more In Spain there's plenty of Universities "Maesteria en Trichologia / Maesteria en Transplante Cabello". There is also Doctor of Audiology (who measures your hearing) but they don't do surgery to your ear, they prescribe hearing aids instead, only MD Otologist perform surgery. Veterinary Chiropractors are also skill based, there was before "Doctor of Veterinary Chiropractic" at Palmer Univ but maybe due to few applicants it was removed however in UK there is "Master of Science in Animal Manipulation (Vet Chiro)", base on their curriculum majority is clinical application. The human chiropractic school though had too much biochem, don't know if you can handle it if you like human chiropractic than animal chiropractic. There is also Equine Podiatry(farrier), they are responsible for maintaining healthy foot condition among horses and they attach horse shoe to protect them, it yields high income especially when you are assigned at a horseracing stable. There is also Animal Dentistry (some Vet Technicians took certification for animal dentistry, that's why some of them fix horses' dental condition since horses' dental treatment is expensive especially those used for horseracing games. There is also a "Master in Veterinary Opthalmology" at Unisvet Italy. There is also Phytiatry which focuses on curing Plants with problems, a program called "Doctor of Plant Medicine" is offered at University of Florida
Yes the debt is high and I think that the cost of optometry school education is ridiculously inflated. But I disagree with the "over saturation" comment. I worked in rural Kentucky where patients still had to drive over 30 minutes to see us. Also with regards to debt: with a debt of 250k at 6.8% interest you're looking at paying about 36k a year for 10 years on a salary of 120k-150k. If you're having a hard time paying it down I'd question what kind of lifestyle you're living to exceed 84k to 114k gross income.
I would say optics/physics is the most important thing. That requires algebra and basic addition/subtraction/multiplication/division to master the subject.
As for the "social life" yes I did my best to balance it. I made some really great friends in optometry school. We leaned on one another then and are still close to this day.
@@eyeseitz9111 hi I appreciate your answer but would the math be difficult for someone who struggles in math . Or is the math basic math . And how much math is in graduate school thank you
I graduate in 2 years.. but teachers are advising us to look into career paths. I’ve been thinking about optometry for multiple years now, but am unsure with the amount of schooling, debt and just the fact that it’s such a big decision. In the country I live in there is only one optometry school and it is across the country, which would mean having to leave my family and friends once the time comes. Do you have any advice as to knowing if this is the career I want to take? Also the extra curriculars and classes that I should be doing in high school?
I have a question, so since I’m getting me bachelors degree...I’m wanting to ask you...watch major of bachelor would be best? I’m currently in pre-med but I feel like that’s more leaning on becoming a doctor and medical school do you know what major would be good to be in to prepare for optometry school?
So my response will be geared more towards the US collegiate system. Truthfully, you CAN major in anything for your bachelors and apply for optometry school--- so long as you have met the optometry school prerequisites. Each school has different prerequisites but overall they are primarily in the general biologic science category. (LINK to optometry school pre-requisites: optometriceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ASCO-Prerequisites-2020-5-1-20.pdf For that reason, many chose to go the "premed"/biology major route because the requirements for that major also include the vast majority of the optometry school prerequisites. Basically like killing two birds with one stone: major requirements ✓ and OD prerequisites ✓, by third year of undergrad. Now should you wish to pick another major, just keep a few things in mind. I'm going to layout 3 scenarios FROM EXPERIENCE! SCENARIO 1: CHANGING MAJORS I'll use my experience as an example. I started at The Ohio State University as a nursing major. For the first semesters as a nursing major, I needed Physiology (upper level), general biology (lower level), general chemistry (lower level). As a sophmore, when I switched to Biology with the intent to attend optometry school, I did need general biology and general chemistry but I needed the UPPER level courses. They also happened to be with lots of students looking to go pre-med. That meant I needed to retake those classes to count towards my new major AND towards my optometry school prereqs. SCENARIO 2: MAJORING IN WHATEVER YOU WANT Another colleague at OSU majored in Latin Languages. He didn't change his major to necessarily align with OM school. He took the prerequisites IN ADDITION to all the classes required for his Latin Languages major. SCENARIO 3: NOT MAJORING - NOT GRADUATING! Third & totally special scenario: you don't have to graduate. WHAT? Yeah... there are actually some programs where you DO NOT NEED TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE. The Pennsylvania College of Optometry and Villanova have some kind of program where you complete the pre-reqs and once completed, with appropriate requirements as well, start optometry school (I can research and do a video on this later). Then once in OM school, you receive a Bachelors of Vision Sciences. Crazy right? Never knew that before OM school. Last tip: use your school's resources. I was assigned a guidance counselor at OSU who was AWESOME (shoutout to Patty). She literally helped my dreams come true. I met with her and said "My grades are too low for optometry school, but I really want to do this." I'll never forget that she said, "I think there are several optometry programs that you could apply for. Don't get down." She cheered me on and helped me make sure that each semester my schedule was helping me knock off those prerequisites. And VIOLA! Now I'm here :) Really and truly, you can achieve your goals any way you want. Just do the research find the right support to guide you in the right direction. The schools themselves will answer any other questions you may have -- they're just a phone call away! Best of luck to you and your journey! - E
Sorry I just realized your original question. I did Bachelors of Science as opposed to Bachelors of Arts. I'm not sure that it makes a difference but I thought the BS made more sense with the field.
It's typically a 4 year additional program after your Bachelor's. However, there are programs that exist as an accelerated program for which you can complete it in 3 years, providing you qualify as a competitive candidate.
ill be graduating with a bachelors in optometry this november, but I dont liek teh way optometry is practiced here in the caribbean, its bascially limited to correcting refractive erros, even tho we studied pharmacology, ocualr diseases etc . we basically refer evrything to the optometrust and that is pretty boring! im not graduated as yet and im already bored
Ahh I'm so sorry to hear that :(. I'm not sure what it would truly entail, but I do know that Salus University (where my college of optometry is) offers an International course that optometrists from other countries can get educated here. I'm not sure if that means you can practice in the U.S. but it may be worthwhile to look into if you're curious! www.salus.edu/Colleges/Optometry/International-Optometry-Programs.aspx
Hi, I saw on the comments below saying that a friend of yours did not exactly major in any STEM related topics to get into Optometry school. You said he majored in Latin Studies. So I was wondering, I am currently a communications major that wants to change to a STEM major to get into Optometry School. Would I have to change my major to get into Optometry School? Or could I just stay in my Communications field? Thank you for the insight.
You can stay 100% stay Communications, BUT you do have to take all of the pre-requisites. That's why most people do a STEM major (two birds, one stone kinda thing). Just check with the ASCO requirements of the optometry school's you're looking to apply to. Good luck!
Optiker bör alltså kallas optometrist på engelska eftersom definitionen stämmer överens med begreppet. Går man in på KI:s engelska sida för optikerprogrammet ser man att ordet optometrist har använts. Optician lutar mer åt det tekniska jobbet d.v.s. att fixa glasögon samt att tillpassa dem på patienter. Under tiden har yrket förändrat. Optiker som hos Ki det är på engelska optoemtry som undersökning av ögonsyb ich halsodam
Hi! I'm from the Philippines and I'm actually taking up Optometry as of the moment. Optometry books are so rare here, so maybe I'd like to ask if you notes or files that might help me? I really want to be on the top of my class but I couldn't do it with so limited resources. I hope you can help out. It would so great. Thank you so much.
Hey! As long as you have the internet there are INFINITE resources. I would start by using EyeWiki from the AAO. Journal of Ophthalmology and vision sciences is also a great publication. Review of Optometry is completely free! So many great resources just a searchbar away!
EyeSeitz thank you! I'm considering to become an Optician, though there doesn't seem to be much on this topic on TH-cam. Do you know if the same resources can be of help in me getting an idea of the profession and help when I'm taking the course?
Yeah great point! I had just gotten that camera and was getting used to it. It's a Panasonic GH5 and still owns me rather than the other way around but I'm getting better!
There are a decent amount of chemistry classes that are needed for the application pre-requites. You need two levels of general chemistry (with labs), two levels of organic chemistry (with labs), and one biochemistry course. However, once in optometry school there is no chemistry. There is minor biochemistry that relies more on principles.
Hi! I live in Canada but would like to attend optometry school right after cegep in the United States (in Canada we have 5 years of high school and then two years of cegep before university). Would I be able to apply to optometry school in America after cegep or would I have to do two years of university before going to optometry school? If anyone knows the answer, please let me know!
That's a really good question. Technically, as long as your pre-requisites and Optometry Admission Test has been completed then you are able to apply. I would recommend calling the admissions department in the college of optometry you are interested in applying to and asking them directly. At PCO we had a lot of Canadian students so I'm sure they would be able to answer that question for you. ASCO (American Schools and Colleges of Optometry) also has a good website to use as reference as well. Wishing you the best in your optometric journey!
Paul Michel Under Obama Care,Optometry has been torpedoed. OD degree requires 8 years of college and much debt to pay for that education. Do the accounting...The average debt after all that education is over $400,000 at age 26 years. Obama Care doesn't pay for optometry care, so patients go to cut rate chain opticals...You missed out of 4 years of income after your bachelor's degree. Getting a 3.5 GPA in undergraduate science Bachelors was hard and optometry school was difficult and expensive. I graduated optometry school in 1981. I made $ 120,000 back then. Optometrists still make $ 120,000 in 2018. Think twice about the commitment/ sacrifice you are going to make.... Paul Michel, OD, class of 1981 Southern California College of Optometry
You raise some valid points. When it comes to finances, I will be $250,000 in debt. I am personally comfortable with the debt I've taken on because it's a profession that I love and an investment in my future. But let's not negate the fact that options exist to have your loans forgiven, such as Indian Health Services and working for the military. Additionally, the salary you quote is the income of an employee. If you choose to become an employer or to specialize, there are plenty of opportunities to earn an income well over $120,000. Ortho-K, dry eye services, VT, Neuro Rehab, and sports vision (to name a few) are all specializations for which the majority of treatments are self-pay. Even corporate optometry jobs offer competitive salaries at or above what you quoted. So while finances are a concern to some, I choose not to let it be the deciding factor of where the profession can take you. That is up to the individual to find their own success and reap the rewards from hard work and differentiation-- both of which I hope to inspire. Thank you for your input and contribution to the discussion! --Emilie Seitz
Dr Paul can you e-mail me via onugwuh@gmail.com ,I am currently an optometry student,and wish to have you as my mentor, and who to learn few things from Thank you
Hey. I’ve just received my offer for optometry school about a week ago. I’m excited to start so I’m looking up everything to do with optometry school. 😆
physcis put in mind! Ilove physcis but some dont.Be good at practicial learning.
That's awesome! Congratulations :) Wishing you a lot of success in your future!
Hey, Im currently doing biology, psychology and chemistry. Im thinking about going to optometry school.What is it like? What shall i do for work experience? Is there lots and lots of content? Do you like it? What type of books shall i read to help me?
Heyy there! how is optometry school treating you?
OMG such a wonderful source for decision to go to college! i've been searching for a lot of the information and this is so helpful!
Of course! Optometry school was the best decision I made after my undergraduate degree. I'm so glad I chose it!
Did you hear? All optometry , opthamology, contacts , glasses will be Obsolete come Jan. 1st !!
Its because the first day of next year, everyone will see 2020 !!
Humor
john chisholm haha I like that! I hope so 😁
@@eyeseitz9111 Your Great!
I called my boss this morning, and told him I was at home with an eye problem. He asked, "what is the problem?". I said "Eye cant see myself coming to work today!".
(Apologies for my humor) hehe
Well
Hmm… 2020 was hell
It is not for me, since I want to get out of 20/60, and back to 20/20.
Hello, I am 27 and getting back into school in the spring. I am going into my junior year and my credits basically align me on path to getting a business degree. I have found an interest in becoming an optometrist but was curious if getting an undergraduate in business will make my chances of getting into optometry school more challenging.
Thank you in advance!
It won’t! Just get the prerequisites and shadowing done, you got this!
Thank you so much for the video. I have been looking into becoming an eye doctor, and I really think this is something I want to pursue. I am 20 and have never attended college. I have no idea how to start on my path to become an eye doctor. All the courses and classes are so confusing to me. How do I go from being a high school graduate to becoming an eye doctor? Is seems so mystical to me. When I see eye doctor I sometimes just wonder how in the world they got to where they are. Can you lead me in the right direction? Thanks! :)
i know right! i dont know where to start either.
@@kylietian1376 get ablve 1400 in SAT.
look you have to study a bachelor first. do it in biology or chemistry.
Hi, I'm entering high school and I was wondering if you had any advice for me on what I can do ( like shadowing) during the four years I have before college to help me have a better outlook on the field? Thanks!
Why are you not making videos anymore??
I’m currently a psychology major . Got my associates in psych and am now in my first year of getting bachelor but I am suddenly very interested in being an optometrist . Do you think it will be advisable for me to go into it even though I don’t have a solid science background? And does optometry involve a lot of math or science?
a whole lot of both
Do it! Get tutoring if you need it
My high school friend was a Psychology graduate and she went to Podiatry because Biochem subject is just 3 units there. Another less math field is the emerging field of Trichology (hair doctor/trichologist) their school teaches how to do hair implant for bald people and how to treat other hair problems. There's a "Doctor of Health Science in Trichology" in USA by World Trichology Society. If there was more In Spain there's plenty of Universities "Maesteria en Trichologia / Maesteria en Transplante Cabello". There is also Doctor of Audiology (who measures your hearing) but they don't do surgery to your ear, they prescribe hearing aids instead, only MD Otologist perform surgery. Veterinary Chiropractors are also skill based, there was before "Doctor of Veterinary Chiropractic" at Palmer Univ but maybe due to few applicants it was removed however in UK there is "Master of Science in Animal Manipulation (Vet Chiro)", base on their curriculum majority is clinical application. The human chiropractic school though had too much biochem, don't know if you can handle it if you like human chiropractic than animal chiropractic. There is also Equine Podiatry(farrier), they are responsible for maintaining healthy foot condition among horses and they attach horse shoe to protect them, it yields high income especially when you are assigned at a horseracing stable. There is also Animal Dentistry (some Vet Technicians took certification for animal dentistry, that's why some of them fix horses' dental condition since horses' dental treatment is expensive especially those used for horseracing games. There is also a "Master in Veterinary Opthalmology" at Unisvet Italy. There is also Phytiatry which focuses on curing Plants with problems, a program called "Doctor of Plant Medicine" is offered at University of Florida
@@Jack-hs4vc Is it simply chalked up to handling data and basic mathematical calculations; Nothing too complicated?
Hi! Do you do surgeries as an optometrist? Thank you for the video!
What is different between doctor of optometrist and bleacher of optometrist?
Huge debt once you graduate- very hard to pay it down with low paying/few jobs
Over saturated with ODs
Yes the debt is high and I think that the cost of optometry school education is ridiculously inflated. But I disagree with the "over saturation" comment. I worked in rural Kentucky where patients still had to drive over 30 minutes to see us. Also with regards to debt: with a debt of 250k at 6.8% interest you're looking at paying about 36k a year for 10 years on a salary of 120k-150k. If you're having a hard time paying it down I'd question what kind of lifestyle you're living to exceed 84k to 114k gross income.
Can’t you just get scholarships? Is it possible to go to uni for free and have the tuition paid off from scholarships?
@@DanA-ux6ow check out Berea College
Can we get a vid talking about average salaries per area, in your area, where optoms make the most and least? Great content btw
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Hey sorry for the late reply. I will try to look into this more!
One place you could try would be CovalentCareers Optometry for statistics and updated information
This is very informative !
Do you need to be good at math to do well and did you have a social life during school
I would say optics/physics is the most important thing. That requires algebra and basic addition/subtraction/multiplication/division to master the subject.
As for the "social life" yes I did my best to balance it. I made some really great friends in optometry school. We leaned on one another then and are still close to this day.
@@eyeseitz9111 hi I appreciate your answer but would the math be difficult for someone who struggles in math . Or is the math basic math . And how much math is in graduate school thank you
I graduate in 2 years.. but teachers are advising us to look into career paths. I’ve been thinking about optometry for multiple years now, but am unsure with the amount of schooling, debt and just the fact that it’s such a big decision. In the country I live in there is only one optometry school and it is across the country, which would mean having to leave my family and friends once the time comes. Do you have any advice as to knowing if this is the career I want to take? Also the extra curriculars and classes that I should be doing in high school?
I see it's been an year since you've posted this comment. I'm in the sane situation right now. Do you think it's right to choose optometry
I’ll shadow next year in 10th grade and then head to running start
I have a question, so since I’m getting me bachelors degree...I’m wanting to ask you...watch major of bachelor would be best? I’m currently in pre-med but I feel like that’s more leaning on becoming a doctor and medical school do you know what major would be good to be in to prepare for optometry school?
So my response will be geared more towards the US collegiate system. Truthfully, you CAN major in anything for your bachelors and apply for optometry school--- so long as you have met the optometry school prerequisites. Each school has different prerequisites but overall they are primarily in the general biologic science category. (LINK to optometry school pre-requisites: optometriceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ASCO-Prerequisites-2020-5-1-20.pdf
For that reason, many chose to go the "premed"/biology major route because the requirements for that major also include the vast majority of the optometry school prerequisites. Basically like killing two birds with one stone: major requirements ✓ and OD prerequisites ✓, by third year of undergrad.
Now should you wish to pick another major, just keep a few things in mind. I'm going to layout 3 scenarios FROM EXPERIENCE!
SCENARIO 1: CHANGING MAJORS
I'll use my experience as an example. I started at The Ohio State University as a nursing major. For the first semesters as a nursing major, I needed Physiology (upper level), general biology (lower level), general chemistry (lower level). As a sophmore, when I switched to Biology with the intent to attend optometry school, I did need general biology and general chemistry but I needed the UPPER level courses. They also happened to be with lots of students looking to go pre-med. That meant I needed to retake those classes to count towards my new major AND towards my optometry school prereqs.
SCENARIO 2: MAJORING IN WHATEVER YOU WANT
Another colleague at OSU majored in Latin Languages. He didn't change his major to necessarily align with OM school. He took the prerequisites IN ADDITION to all the classes required for his Latin Languages major.
SCENARIO 3: NOT MAJORING - NOT GRADUATING!
Third & totally special scenario: you don't have to graduate. WHAT? Yeah... there are actually some programs where you DO NOT NEED TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE. The Pennsylvania College of Optometry and Villanova have some kind of program where you complete the pre-reqs and once completed, with appropriate requirements as well, start optometry school (I can research and do a video on this later). Then once in OM school, you receive a Bachelors of Vision Sciences. Crazy right? Never knew that before OM school.
Last tip: use your school's resources. I was assigned a guidance counselor at OSU who was AWESOME (shoutout to Patty). She literally helped my dreams come true. I met with her and said "My grades are too low for optometry school, but I really want to do this." I'll never forget that she said, "I think there are several optometry programs that you could apply for. Don't get down." She cheered me on and helped me make sure that each semester my schedule was helping me knock off those prerequisites. And VIOLA! Now I'm here :) Really and truly, you can achieve your goals any way you want. Just do the research find the right support to guide you in the right direction. The schools themselves will answer any other questions you may have -- they're just a phone call away!
Best of luck to you and your journey!
- E
They said major in biology
@@mercedes_monroe LOL just realized this.
Sorry I just realized your original question. I did Bachelors of Science as opposed to Bachelors of Arts. I'm not sure that it makes a difference but I thought the BS made more sense with the field.
@@eyeseitz9111 the link doesn’t work
How many years of education after 4 years beachelors is optometry school?
It's typically a 4 year additional program after your Bachelor's. However, there are programs that exist as an accelerated program for which you can complete it in 3 years, providing you qualify as a competitive candidate.
Unless you go overseas. NZ and Australia will take you without an undergrad degree. And it’s wayyyy cheaper. You can still practise in USA after.?
@@Jetdot37 Can I get more info on these schools?
During clinic do you have to find your own patients ?
ill be graduating with a bachelors in optometry this november, but I dont liek teh way optometry is practiced here in the caribbean, its bascially limited to correcting refractive erros, even tho we studied pharmacology, ocualr diseases etc . we basically refer evrything to the optometrust and that is pretty boring! im not graduated as yet and im already bored
Ahh I'm so sorry to hear that :(. I'm not sure what it would truly entail, but I do know that Salus University (where my college of optometry is) offers an International course that optometrists from other countries can get educated here. I'm not sure if that means you can practice in the U.S. but it may be worthwhile to look into if you're curious! www.salus.edu/Colleges/Optometry/International-Optometry-Programs.aspx
Thanks for your advice. You are awesome.
Hi,
I saw on the comments below saying that a friend of yours did not exactly major in any STEM related topics to get into Optometry school. You said he majored in Latin Studies. So I was wondering, I am currently a communications major that wants to change to a STEM major to get into Optometry School. Would I have to change my major to get into Optometry School? Or could I just stay in my Communications field?
Thank you for the insight.
You can stay 100% stay Communications, BUT you do have to take all of the pre-requisites. That's why most people do a STEM major (two birds, one stone kinda thing). Just check with the ASCO requirements of the optometry school's you're looking to apply to. Good luck!
thanks i will start optometry in Stockholm at karolinska university on sept 1st.
Farhad 221 optometry is optiker !!! I lnow alot of people get confused with the word due to google translate
Optiker bör alltså kallas optometrist på engelska eftersom definitionen stämmer överens med begreppet. Går man in på KI:s engelska sida för optikerprogrammet ser man att ordet optometrist har använts. Optician lutar mer åt det tekniska jobbet d.v.s. att fixa glasögon samt att tillpassa dem på patienter. Under tiden har yrket förändrat. Optiker som hos Ki det är på engelska optoemtry som undersökning av ögonsyb ich halsodam
Farhad 221 jag ska börjar i sept höst 2019 i ki ska du eller du bara tänker på den?
Farhad 221 vi ses i 2 september i sankt eriksögonsjukjus:p ! Heter du Farhad?
Just saw this so I hope your first week is going well!
Hi! I'm from the Philippines and I'm actually taking up Optometry as of the moment.
Optometry books are so rare here, so maybe I'd like to ask if you notes or files that might help me?
I really want to be on the top of my class but I couldn't do it with so limited resources.
I hope you can help out. It would so great. Thank you so much.
Chyne Sapio maybe try Open Course online. Or Open University. I forgot what it's called exactly. Also Khan Academy might help a bit.
Hey! As long as you have the internet there are INFINITE resources. I would start by using EyeWiki from the AAO. Journal of Ophthalmology and vision sciences is also a great publication. Review of Optometry is completely free! So many great resources just a searchbar away!
EyeSeitz thank you! I'm considering to become an Optician, though there doesn't seem to be much on this topic on TH-cam. Do you know if the same resources can be of help in me getting an idea of the profession and help when I'm taking the course?
@@comelearnsomali4511 Let me reach out to some of my optician contacts and get back to you!
@@eyeseitz9111 okay.
Great video. Side note: the camera focus is on the background.
Yeah great point! I had just gotten that camera and was getting used to it. It's a Panasonic GH5 and still owns me rather than the other way around but I'm getting better!
can you apply for Optometry from doing BTEC applied science instead of A-levels?
Maybe look for clearing
Background song?
$140,000? Education?
Zennioptical glasses for $20.
Not going to make it.
Does optometry have a lot of chemistry classes?
There are a decent amount of chemistry classes that are needed for the application pre-requites. You need two levels of general chemistry (with labs), two levels of organic chemistry (with labs), and one biochemistry course. However, once in optometry school there is no chemistry. There is minor biochemistry that relies more on principles.
Hi! I live in Canada but would like to attend optometry school right after cegep in the United States (in Canada we have 5 years of high school and then two years of cegep before university). Would I be able to apply to optometry school in America after cegep or would I have to do two years of university before going to optometry school? If anyone knows the answer, please let me know!
Elena Mammas I also live in Canada and we only have 3 years of high school..??
That's a really good question. Technically, as long as your pre-requisites and Optometry Admission Test has been completed then you are able to apply. I would recommend calling the admissions department in the college of optometry you are interested in applying to and asking them directly. At PCO we had a lot of Canadian students so I'm sure they would be able to answer that question for you. ASCO (American Schools and Colleges of Optometry) also has a good website to use as reference as well. Wishing you the best in your optometric journey!
Can't you use your vocal glands normal...as a mature listener it's quite disturbing
Paul Michel
Under Obama Care,Optometry has been torpedoed. OD degree requires 8 years of college and much debt to pay for that education. Do the accounting...The average debt after all that education is over $400,000 at age 26 years. Obama Care doesn't pay for optometry care, so patients go to cut rate chain opticals...You missed out of 4 years of income after your bachelor's degree. Getting a 3.5 GPA in undergraduate science Bachelors was hard and optometry school was difficult and expensive. I graduated optometry school in 1981. I made $ 120,000 back then. Optometrists still make $ 120,000 in 2018. Think twice about the commitment/ sacrifice you are going to make.... Paul Michel, OD, class of 1981 Southern California College of Optometry
You raise some valid points. When it comes to finances, I will be $250,000 in debt. I am personally comfortable with the debt I've taken on because it's a profession that I love and an investment in my future. But let's not negate the fact that options exist to have your loans forgiven, such as Indian Health Services and working for the military. Additionally, the salary you quote is the income of an employee. If you choose to become an employer or to specialize, there are plenty of opportunities to earn an income well over $120,000. Ortho-K, dry eye services, VT, Neuro Rehab, and sports vision (to name a few) are all specializations for which the majority of treatments are self-pay. Even corporate optometry jobs offer competitive salaries at or above what you quoted. So while finances are a concern to some, I choose not to let it be the deciding factor of where the profession can take you. That is up to the individual to find their own success and reap the rewards from hard work and differentiation-- both of which I hope to inspire. Thank you for your input and contribution to the discussion! --Emilie Seitz
Thanks for your honesty.
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Dr Paul can you e-mail me via onugwuh@gmail.com ,I am currently an optometry student,and wish to have you as my mentor, and who to learn few things from
Thank you
It’s an over saturated dead end field
@@eyeseitz9111 Good luck!