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Why have you chosen to pursue a career in optometry?
Job Satisfaction Optometrists love their jobs, in general, due to their ability to make the lives of their patients better while maintaining a work-life balance. We can improve lives and see the immediate satisfaction when a patient puts on glasses for the first time.
Why do you love being an optometrist?
One of my favorite parts about being in a medical profession like optometry is that I get to help improve people’s quality of life by improving their vision and eye health. Optometry is also a very social profession and I love being able to interact with and learn about so many different people every day.
What do you study in optometry?
Optometry is the study of our visual system. On an optometry degree you’ll learn how to examine people’s eyes through an eye test; diagnose any injuries or illnesses; and prescribe and fit classes or contact lenses.
Who is an optometrist?
Optometrists are healthcare professionals who provide primary vision care ranging from sight testing and correction to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of vision changes. An optometrist is not a medical doctor.
What skills does an optician need?
Optician Skills and Qualifications
- Training and certification in fitting contact lenses.
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly for interpreting prescriptions and checking lenses.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical information clearly to customers.
- Familiarity with optical products.
What is interesting about optometry?
On average, optometrists see almost 67 patients per week and they perform about 52 refractions in an average week. This group of healthcare professional writes almost 24 prescriptions in an average week. The average optometrist has spent about 22 years in practice. Three in four are self-employed.
What is life like as an optometrist?
Optometrists spend an average of 37 hours per week in the office. The majority age group (24\%) of patients seen by optometrists is 35 to 54 years. On average, optometrists treat 60 patients per week. The average for owner optometrists is 57, including seven walk-ins/emergencies and 16 new patients.