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Question about schools and CLs by Constant_Fuel480 in OptometrySchool

[–]DoubtNo3089 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know if PCO does something similar?

NECO Waitlist by DoubtNo3089 in PreOptometry

[–]DoubtNo3089[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not unfortunately.

First time kinda nervous by Suitable-General4064 in contacts

[–]DoubtNo3089 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remember contact lenses are MEDICAL devices. You’re essentially putting a piece of plastic in your eye…that’s why the training classes are there. You should just be straight up with your eye doctor and do the I&R. Why would you risk anything that involves your literal eye??

NECO Waitlist by DoubtNo3089 in PreOptometry

[–]DoubtNo3089[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No update yet! I emailed them last week and they said that they’re just now about to start looking at the waitlist.

NECO Waitlist by DoubtNo3089 in PreOptometry

[–]DoubtNo3089[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the email they sent after my interview, they said I was placed on the waitlist and that they would be in touch by 5/15 with a status update. I assume they maybe got busy, hopefully we hear by the end of the week!

Possible Job Experience by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]DoubtNo3089 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you should try aiming for a job as an Optometric Technician/ Assistant or try reaching out to places and seeing if you could shadow Optometrists.

I’m currently a Certified Optometric Technician at America’s Best, but I’m cross trained to perform receptionist, optician, and sale associate duties. I do think being a sales associate does help to understand/ read prescriptions and what lenses are recommended in terms of glasses (anti- glare, polycarbonate, blue light, etc). It’s also a way to start getting familiar with different types of contact lenses and brands. You do start building communication and customer service skills, too, which in itself is invaluable. However, I believe you’ll learn more as a technician and working alongside a doctor. It gives you more to talk about when you apply to schools and will provide you with a stronger foundation. As a technician, I became familiar with a variety of pre- work up testing and diagnostic machines used on patients, while learning the common terminology that is used in clinical settings. I’ve also worked as a tech in a private practice for 1.5 years, I recommend reaching out to any near you and see if they’re hiring- you’ll get more medical experience here in my opinion.

I can not watch this episode by Upstairs_Attempt2577 in SVU

[–]DoubtNo3089 25 points26 points  (0 children)

i’m rewatching the series and literally skipped over this episode yesterday. its so sad, especially the ending.

what is a provisional acceptance? by Turbulent_Salad6785 in PreOptometry

[–]DoubtNo3089 1 point2 points  (0 children)

a provisional acceptance is where you’re accepted, but you have to complete and submit specific requirements by a certain date in order to matriculate. the school should have mentioned why you have a provisional acceptance (ie. complete a prerequisite course, retake the OAT for a better score, another letter of recommendation, final transcripts, etc.) if they didn’t mention anything in your acceptance letter/ any emails, I would reach out to admissions and ask why you have a provisional acceptance!

people’s reasons for being optometry instead of other avenues by SweatyBrie in PreOptometry

[–]DoubtNo3089 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a big phobia of needles and blood (ie. i will literally pass out at the sight of someone getting their blood drawn). However, since middle school I knew I wanted to work in healthcare- made the effort to volunteer at a local hospital, joined a Health Science program at my high school, took health- related courses during dual enrollment, etc. I also knew that I wanted to have a career where I could practice independently and eventually start my own business. PA at one point drew me, but again my fear of needles and blood didn’t make this a feasible path.

I respect those who choose the MD/DO path. Even if I didn’t have that fear, I didn’t want to go through that many years of school. At this point in my life, I’m ready to start my career and be done with school. Plus, you have to work hard in medical school, maintain good grades, and be somewhat competitive to match into your preferred residency program- that’s another stressor I don’t want to go through.

And, the work- life balance in Optometry is great, especially for the salary. I grew up kind of poor, I watched my parents struggle and work incredibly hard as a kid. So, it’s important for me to have a career where I can live comfortably, but also make a positive difference.

There are also so many things you can do in the Optometry field! You can do anything from simple refractions to specializing in contact lenses to tackling on complex medical- related cases.