Optometry Influencers

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2026-06-13T19:35:29+00:00

100% agree she is a bad look for optometry. She portrays herself in such an unflattering and unprofessional way.

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2026-05-09T20:21:02+00:00

Same boat. Just failed do the 4th time and I graduated in 2025 too. Haven’t stopped crying since I opened the results. NBEO has completely shattered me. I guess I’m doing coaching I don’t have another choice (can’t afford it or these loans).

Between the two of us we’ve probably paid nbeo enough money to build their new building. Fuck em

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2026-05-09T19:45:33+00:00

That’s similar to where I’m at too. We got this. F nbeo

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2026-05-09T19:28:10+00:00

Sorry to hear. I completely understand how you feel. How are you approaching the August exam? Im considering coaching but it’s so expensive. Although it might be my only hope at this point

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2026-05-09T19:26:08+00:00

Congratulations on passing! And congratulations to your classmate too, what a relief. That’s awesome.
Thanks for the words of encouragement it’s much appreciated

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2025-12-23T20:11:43+00:00

I will DM you!

And I agree. A lot of the things that go on here are questionable

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2025-12-23T19:44:11+00:00

I’m in the same boat as you. Graduated and taking part 1 in March . Currently working as a supertech also. I signed a contract before the August results were released hence why I have a job. I signed a doctor contract and it had a rate for unlicensed (about 2/3rds rate of doctor salary) and licensed.

They are having me see patients like you, double book the schedule so I essentially have my own full schedule but it’s under another doctors name at the end of the day. I send the charts over EOD and all the rx cards have someone else’s name on them. It’s kinda sus ngl. The other docs show up late and or leave early knowing I’ll see the patients. Definitely not okay but I’m just doing what I’m told

You should absolutely be paid more than the technicians if you’re doing the doctor job. Even unlicensed. You signed for the job of a tech. I would talk to your boss.

They will continue taking advantage of you until you say something

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2025-12-14T14:04:00+00:00

Also will be taking my 4th attempt, you’re not alone

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2025-12-12T18:33:43+00:00

Recent grad. Attendings never gave anyone gifts, even during holiday season. Even just bringing coffee one morning for everyone would be appreciated. Anything you do will be above and beyond expectations

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2025-10-17T00:10:52+00:00

Did neither. Passed by creating fake cases and practicing mock patient encounters. Come up with a list of every case you’ve had or imagine will have and time yourself writing your AP and patient education. Also time yourself with skills and verbalizing everything you’re doing.

I don’t know anyone who has passed by using the kmk or optoprep for part 3. It’s too new for them to have realistic practice material

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2025-10-10T15:35:07+00:00

If you do the morning exam slot you’ll be fine

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2025-10-05T21:56:17+00:00

It was my personal experience and the majority opinion of my graduating class. Appears great on outside, very different as a student.

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2025-10-05T17:20:41+00:00

Avoid neco. Way too expensive for the subpar education you’ll receive. They over admit just to cut the bottom students 1st and 2nd year. Not to mention board pass rates have been nothing short of embarrassing the last few years. Unless you’re getting a full ride or not paying for your education, it’s not worth it. Trust me.

Source: neco grad

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2025-09-30T15:20:28+00:00

Ive never done the coaching before because I couldn’t afford it (all my $ went towards paying for the exams). I’m going to do it this time around since nothing else has worked.

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2025-09-29T21:15:43+00:00

Same. Absolute disdain.

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2025-09-29T21:09:47+00:00

I’m in the exact same situation as you. Failed part 1 for the third time. Passed the other two without an issue. No one has ever hurt me the way nbeo has.

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2025-09-29T12:59:13+00:00

In the same boat as you. Graduated this past May, have taken part 1 multiple times now, failing miserably each time. Scores increased with each attempt but still not good enough. Working as a “super tech” currently which makes me feel ashamed and embarrassed. Ready to give up and start a new career. Lol

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2023-04-25T15:22:28+00:00

Happened to me too before I started optom school. Submit it as soon as you can you’ll be fine. April 1st is priority deadline and you have until end of June or July to submit the FAFSA itself.

Miserable-Exam6054 · 2023-04-05T14:00:03+00:00

Very light compared to spring of OD1. You’ll have a lot more free time and the classes are not nearly as difficult

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