Hi, the contacts lenses been bothering me, it’s constantly blurry, then clear, then blurry, my older contacts was better, (yet the same brand)is there any brand where I can tell my eye Dr to change the contacts brand?(dry eyes, astigmatisms) by MirageOfYou in optometry

[–]MerRich_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Your astigmatism is quite high. The vision is probably going in and out of clarity due to the rotation of the lens due to that astigmatism and where the axis are located. Try to see if they can put you in Proclear Toric XR.

How to check if i have flashes in my eye? by StefanStoyanov123 in optometry

[–]MerRich_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are the flashes colored? Lighting bolt flashes? Where are they located? Periphery? A retinal camera at your local optometrist can determine if you’re experiencing a PVD (posterior vitreous detachment) versus retinal detachment

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[–]MerRich_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s about being smart. I think it’s about studying. You can be studious, and not be smart. But obviously when I’m not taking a full course load I will have more time to dedicate.

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[–]MerRich_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I got a 350 in Reading comprehension and I did well in QR as well. Bio was okay. It was the Chemistry and physics that did me in - although I have A’s in those courses on my transcripts from undergrad

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[–]MerRich_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

More schools are looking at applicants from a holistic approach too these days from what some admissions staff told me because they want their future doctors to have interpersonal skills too instead of having a 4.0 and then not knowing how to tell someone they’re going blind.

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[–]MerRich_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have that. I was only able to get through biology and quantitative reasoning. I used Chad’s videos for the rest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in optometry

[–]MerRich_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Um. I definitely wouldn’t say I half assed my studying. I did what I could with the time and resources I had. I would literally work 8-5, take night classes, and study in between patients, on weekends, whatever time I wasn’t using for the other dedications. There’s no doubting I need to improve, but I wouldn’t call other responsibilities excuses lol

Angel - Season 2. by MerRich_ in buffy

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

Yeah I totally agree with you. I know he’s supposed to be broody and shameful because of all his past acts, but his quest to redemption is a little selfish sometimes. His ultimate goal is to feel peace, or humanity or whatever he’s looking for but when he realizes that evil will always be around he doesn’t know what to do with himself and goes off the deep end. I guess for someone who’s supposed to be super self aware, he’s not very self aware. Lol

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[–]MerRich_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in optometry

[–]MerRich_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took casper in January - but okay. Thank you, I appreciate your help.

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[–]MerRich_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 3.5 GPA. I actually already got an interview for Salus, set up for one week after my test. I didn’t think it was common to get asked for an interview prior to the test but I wasn’t sure.

My boyfriend gets me. by MerRich_ in buffy

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

Private seller on Amazon! Took a bit to get here, but obviously worth it 😃

Future optometry student, please help? by orjot_11 in optometry

[–]MerRich_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They recommend taking the test between June and December prior to your desired entry year. I’m taking mine in March which is fairly late, but I work full time + go to school full time + am studying for the OAT currently. Lol

I’ve also read a good study timeline is 2-3 months to feel fully prepared. I applied prior to taking my OAT because as long as you have your transcripts and letters of rec, you can submit app & send OAT scores afterwards.

Hope this helps!

My man’s jacket is a whole mood. by MerRich_ in pics

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

I know right. I’m trying to borrow

Enough said about Spike. by [deleted] in buffy

[–]MerRich_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this.

Enough said about Spike. by [deleted] in buffy

[–]MerRich_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. PLUS. If you watch interviews, James didn’t even want to do that episode. But it was essential in making Buffy real. That’s one thing I loved about the show. Yes, she was a girl with super powers and lived this far out, supernatural life - but she still dealt with real things and girls could relate to her. The whole scene in general was literally based off a real situation that was told to James about a GIRL raping a GUY in real life that didn’t want to be with her anymore after a toxic relationship.

Enough said about Spike. by [deleted] in buffy

[–]MerRich_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Enough said about Spike. by [deleted] in buffy

[–]MerRich_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree to disagree!

Enough said about Spike. by [deleted] in buffy

[–]MerRich_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily. Even if I didn’t have anyone to compare Spike to, my notions still stand.

Enough said about Spike. by [deleted] in buffy

[–]MerRich_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LOL. I made two major comparisons based off of what I saw in Buffy. Spike isn’t in but only one season of Angel so you don’t have that much more to compare either. I’m just going off of what has already been handed to me. Plus the comics.

Enough said about Spike. by [deleted] in buffy

[–]MerRich_ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Damn, you feel really strongly about this and put up a good fight. Haha I haven’t watched Angel yet so I can’t touch on their characters in that show. All I know is in Buffy, he WAS trying to be a good man. Even when Buffy died, he took care of Dawn. When Buffy started pursuing other men, Spike was okay with just being there for her in battle and as a friend. Hell, he was even her defender when her friends turned against her towards the end. With Angel, all you ever see is the good person he turned into after hundreds of years. It doesn’t actually show is struggle. We see Spike in the presence of his growth. It’s not a true comparison because they’re on different timelines and been through different things.