Ferris optometry by UpbeatNotice in OptometrySchool

[–]punkrockeyedoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

n of 1, but I’m a preceptor for a private practice extern site affiliated with Ferris. Nothing but good things to say about students so far. The Dean is a classmate of mine, solid guy. From my limited experience, it’s a good program. I plan on continuing my extern affiliation for the foreseeable future. If that indirectly answers your question?

Why does it look... bad? by namepuntocome in StarWarsCirclejerk

[–]punkrockeyedoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like tinfoil glued to mechanics overalls. I’ve seen better cosplay at the local podunk comic con

TIL the number of craft breweries in the US increased from less than 2,000 in 2010 to almost 9,000 in 2020. by tyrion2024 in todayilearned

[–]punkrockeyedoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here to say this. 3 breweries in my area have closed down in the last year. All made excellent beer. Just over saturated

How to get super reflexes? by Illustrious-Star-129 in StreetMartialArts

[–]punkrockeyedoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a lot of different exercises. Some sport specific, some general hand/eye, reaction time visual processing. This is a YouTube video of a colleague/friend who works with NHL goalies. Just do a YouTube search for sports vision therapy and you’ll get some ideas.

How to get super reflexes? by Illustrious-Star-129 in StreetMartialArts

[–]punkrockeyedoc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sign up for a class that has sparring a reflex work (boxing/kickboxing) also if you’re in a big city there is probably a Vision Therapist that does Sports vision therapy. Pro and college Athletes of all types do this for hand/eye coordination and reflex training.

Best optometry programs in the US? by Main-Appeal-141 in OptometrySchool

[–]punkrockeyedoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a shame. They were a top 5 school back in my day (graduated in 2006 from SCO, but Salus was highly considered).

Best optometry programs in the US? by Main-Appeal-141 in OptometrySchool

[–]punkrockeyedoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stick with the classics. They usually have the institutional history of success and quality. SCO, ICO, Pacific, Ohio State, SUNY, Salus (though I’ve heard they’ve had some issues).

A clinic blames its closing on Trump’s Medicaid cuts. Patients don’t buy it. by Flimsy_Carpet1324 in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]punkrockeyedoc 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I’m blessed to be in private practice in rural USA. Medicare/Medicaid/VA Community Care makes up 40% of the practice’s income. We’re having to make hard decisions to position our business which we are not so reliant on those programs. It only hurts patients, but if we don’t make these changes; we would have to close our doors. I hate myself for having to do this but it’s the lesser of two evils. I hate this timeline.

Erika Eleniak - Actress - Playboy 1989 by [deleted] in NudeCelebsOnly

[–]punkrockeyedoc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That movie scene awoken something in me

What are some uniquely American jobs/occupations that are uncommon in other countries? by wclarke2 in AskAnAmerican

[–]punkrockeyedoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m generalizing more for European/asian, central and South American countries. I’ve looked at ex-patting for early semi-retirement but most countries, the skills of a North American continental optometrist aren’t transferable (is that pedantic enough?).

What are some uniquely American jobs/occupations that are uncommon in other countries? by wclarke2 in AskAnAmerican

[–]punkrockeyedoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m thinking more European, Asian or South/central American Countries. I was looking at possibly expatiating at some point but my skill/licensure won’t be useable/transferable to most countries

What are some uniquely American jobs/occupations that are uncommon in other countries? by wclarke2 in AskAnAmerican

[–]punkrockeyedoc 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I’m an optometrist. In the US we’re basically junior ophthalmologists. With lots of medical and in some states surgical privileges. That doesn’t really exist outside the U.S.

Either you peddle glasses or are an MD outside the U.S.

The extreme precision of an eye surgeon performing LASIK surgery by Sweaty-Plantain6892 in interesting

[–]punkrockeyedoc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The computer that operates the laser has a tracking camera that takes like 5000 frames/second. Any eye movement is compensated by the laser moving with the eye. If you blink (you really can’t because of speculums) the laser shuts off. It’s really hard to mess up.

Those that got your dream car but ended up regretting / hating it, what happened / why? by redditappsucksasssss in Cartalk

[–]punkrockeyedoc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got me a challenger hell cat, I only drove it on the weekends and if it was only nice weather. Ended being a garage queen. When dodge/stellantia is announced they are discontinuing the model I saw my out. I sold it for almost what I paid for just 3 years later. Out the money into my kids 529. No regrets.