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Hello My name is Suyash and I am a high school student. I am conducting an interview with a professional who is an optician for my Health Science class. I have 13 questions total that need to be answered. Comment on the post and answer all 13 questions for your response to be a part of the assignment.
1. What profession did you choose? Why?
2. How many years of college did you need to go through?
3. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job?
4.How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field?
5. Were you in a college program?
6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date?
7. Did you shadow another professional in the field?
8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession?
9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years?
10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career?
11. Why did you choose to become an optician?
12. What type of injuries do you most deal with?
13. What obstacles did you face before you reached your career?
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Stephanie A’s Answer
Hello Suyash,
These are some great questions!
1. What profession did you choose? Why?
I chose to become an optician because I have always been interested in vision care and how eyewear can enhance people’s quality of life. I wear glasses myself, and I found the field fascinating when I first learned about it at Technical College. It’s rewarding to help people see better and find eyewear that fits their needs.
2. How many years of college did you need to go through?
I completed a certificate program in Optometric Technology at Technical College and later earned an Associate of Science in Vision Care Technology from a Community College. In total, my education took about two years, plus continuing education for maintaining licensure.
What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job?
Before becoming an optician, I worked in various optical settings, including private optometry offices, retail optical stores like VisionWorks and Sam’s Club Optical, and high-end boutiques like Eye Center Boutique. These roles gave me experience in customer service, sales, and hands-on vision care.
3. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job?
Before becoming an optician, I worked in various optical settings, including private optometry offices, retail optical stores and high-end boutiques. These roles gave me experience in customer service, sales, and hands-on vision care.
4. How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field?
In the field of opticianry, a Ph.D. is not necessary. However, if you want to advance beyond being an optician and pursue a career in optometry or vision science research, a doctoral degree (OD) might be a good path. Consider your long-term goals—if you want to diagnose and treat eye diseases, an OD (Doctor of Optometry) degree would be the best fit.
5. Were you in a college program?
Yes, I attended Technical College for my optometric technician certification and later went to Comunity College for my AS in Vision Care Technology.
6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date?
Yes, After working as an optician for years, I decided to go back to school for a BS in Health Science and plan to complete a post-baccalaureate program to meet the prerequisites for optometry school.
7. Did you shadow another professional in the field?
Yes, I gained hands-on experience by working alongside optometrists and other opticians in different settings. Observing how they conducted eye exams, fitted glasses, and educated patients helped me develop my skills.
8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession?
I was involved in professional development and networking opportunities, but I wasn’t in any official clubs. However there are clubs you can join.
9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years?
I found some aspects of ophthalmic optics and physics challenging because of the technical concepts involved. However, with practice and hands-on experience, I became more comfortable with the material.
What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career?
10. Technical skills: Adjusting, repairing, and fitting eyewear, performing vision screenings, and conducting pre-tests for eye exams.
Customer service: Helping patients choose eyewear and explaining lens options.
Sales and business knowledge: Learning how to sell eyewear and insurance plans.
Medical knowledge: Understanding common eye conditions and treatments.
11.Why did you choose to become an optician?
I initially became interested because I wear glasses, and I liked the idea of helping others with their vision. The hands-on nature of the job, combined with healthcare and customer interaction, made it a perfect fit for me.
12. What type of injuries do you most deal with?
As an optician, I don’t treat injuries, but I do encounter patients with scratched corneas, eye infections, and digital eye strain. I often educate them on proper eyewear use, blue light protection, and eye health maintenance. Also, as far person
13. What obstacles did you face before you reached your career?
Figuring out my career path: I didn’t initially know that opticianry was an option until I saw the program at a Technical College.
Balancing work and education: I worked while earning my certifications and degree.
Gaining experience: Getting hands-on experience in different settings was essential to advancing in my career.
Good luck on your journey!
These are some great questions!
1. What profession did you choose? Why?
I chose to become an optician because I have always been interested in vision care and how eyewear can enhance people’s quality of life. I wear glasses myself, and I found the field fascinating when I first learned about it at Technical College. It’s rewarding to help people see better and find eyewear that fits their needs.
2. How many years of college did you need to go through?
I completed a certificate program in Optometric Technology at Technical College and later earned an Associate of Science in Vision Care Technology from a Community College. In total, my education took about two years, plus continuing education for maintaining licensure.
What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job?
Before becoming an optician, I worked in various optical settings, including private optometry offices, retail optical stores like VisionWorks and Sam’s Club Optical, and high-end boutiques like Eye Center Boutique. These roles gave me experience in customer service, sales, and hands-on vision care.
3. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job?
Before becoming an optician, I worked in various optical settings, including private optometry offices, retail optical stores and high-end boutiques. These roles gave me experience in customer service, sales, and hands-on vision care.
4. How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field?
In the field of opticianry, a Ph.D. is not necessary. However, if you want to advance beyond being an optician and pursue a career in optometry or vision science research, a doctoral degree (OD) might be a good path. Consider your long-term goals—if you want to diagnose and treat eye diseases, an OD (Doctor of Optometry) degree would be the best fit.
5. Were you in a college program?
Yes, I attended Technical College for my optometric technician certification and later went to Comunity College for my AS in Vision Care Technology.
6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date?
Yes, After working as an optician for years, I decided to go back to school for a BS in Health Science and plan to complete a post-baccalaureate program to meet the prerequisites for optometry school.
7. Did you shadow another professional in the field?
Yes, I gained hands-on experience by working alongside optometrists and other opticians in different settings. Observing how they conducted eye exams, fitted glasses, and educated patients helped me develop my skills.
8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession?
I was involved in professional development and networking opportunities, but I wasn’t in any official clubs. However there are clubs you can join.
9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years?
I found some aspects of ophthalmic optics and physics challenging because of the technical concepts involved. However, with practice and hands-on experience, I became more comfortable with the material.
What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career?
10. Technical skills: Adjusting, repairing, and fitting eyewear, performing vision screenings, and conducting pre-tests for eye exams.
Customer service: Helping patients choose eyewear and explaining lens options.
Sales and business knowledge: Learning how to sell eyewear and insurance plans.
Medical knowledge: Understanding common eye conditions and treatments.
11.Why did you choose to become an optician?
I initially became interested because I wear glasses, and I liked the idea of helping others with their vision. The hands-on nature of the job, combined with healthcare and customer interaction, made it a perfect fit for me.
12. What type of injuries do you most deal with?
As an optician, I don’t treat injuries, but I do encounter patients with scratched corneas, eye infections, and digital eye strain. I often educate them on proper eyewear use, blue light protection, and eye health maintenance. Also, as far person
13. What obstacles did you face before you reached your career?
Figuring out my career path: I didn’t initially know that opticianry was an option until I saw the program at a Technical College.
Balancing work and education: I worked while earning my certifications and degree.
Gaining experience: Getting hands-on experience in different settings was essential to advancing in my career.
Good luck on your journey!
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david’s Answer
Thanks for writing.
First, I admire your enthusiasm and the time you took to formulate those questions. Having written that, I notice that you have had few or no responses. This happens because, despite your interest, people who respond here are focused on giving advice and suggestions to students, not on telling their career stories in such detail that it might take hours to write. So, my suggestion to you is this:
Instead of writing survey questions about OUR lives, consider what is important to YOUR life and take advantage of the many career professionals here who will be happy to respond to you. I want you to succeed and to receive positive benefits from this forum. Please reconsider and write a new post about what interests YOU for a career. I wish you the best.
First, I admire your enthusiasm and the time you took to formulate those questions. Having written that, I notice that you have had few or no responses. This happens because, despite your interest, people who respond here are focused on giving advice and suggestions to students, not on telling their career stories in such detail that it might take hours to write. So, my suggestion to you is this:
Instead of writing survey questions about OUR lives, consider what is important to YOUR life and take advantage of the many career professionals here who will be happy to respond to you. I want you to succeed and to receive positive benefits from this forum. Please reconsider and write a new post about what interests YOU for a career. I wish you the best.
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Computer Programmer, Dietitian-Nutritionist
1. Which career path did you embark on and what motivated your choice?
I chose to become a Dietitian-Nutritionist, driven by the desire to combat the high incidence of heart attacks within my Greek lineage.
2. How many years did you invest in college education?
A total of 9 years.
3. Can you share the different jobs you held before securing your current professional role?
I've had a diverse range of jobs including Tutor, Industrial Chemist, Brickies Laborer, Builders Laborer, Cab Driver, Lab Technician, and Stonemason's apprentice.
4. How can someone determine if pursuing a Ph.D. in this field is the right decision?
Consider if your career goals include securing a high-paying job, working for the government or a university, or becoming a professor.
5. Did you participate in a college program?
No, I did not.
6. Did you ever have to make a shift and return to school at a later stage?
Yes, I did.
7. Did you get the opportunity to learn from a professional in the field?
Not directly, but my girlfriend's experience with a dietitian for her weight issues provided me some insight.
8. Were you part of any school clubs related to your current profession?
No, I wasn't.
9. Was there a specific subject that posed challenges during your academic journey?
Yes, I found Therapeutic Dietetics particularly challenging.
10. What key skills did you acquire or develop while building your career?
One of the most valuable skills I learned was Diet Counselling.
11. What inspired you to become an optician?
Actually, I chose to become a dietitian with the aim of making a difference by saving lives.
12. What kind of health issues do you primarily address?
Primarily, I deal with issues related to being overweight.
13. What hurdles did you encounter on your path to your current career?
One of the major obstacles I faced was financial constraints.
1. Which career path did you embark on and what motivated your choice?
I chose to become a Dietitian-Nutritionist, driven by the desire to combat the high incidence of heart attacks within my Greek lineage.
2. How many years did you invest in college education?
A total of 9 years.
3. Can you share the different jobs you held before securing your current professional role?
I've had a diverse range of jobs including Tutor, Industrial Chemist, Brickies Laborer, Builders Laborer, Cab Driver, Lab Technician, and Stonemason's apprentice.
4. How can someone determine if pursuing a Ph.D. in this field is the right decision?
Consider if your career goals include securing a high-paying job, working for the government or a university, or becoming a professor.
5. Did you participate in a college program?
No, I did not.
6. Did you ever have to make a shift and return to school at a later stage?
Yes, I did.
7. Did you get the opportunity to learn from a professional in the field?
Not directly, but my girlfriend's experience with a dietitian for her weight issues provided me some insight.
8. Were you part of any school clubs related to your current profession?
No, I wasn't.
9. Was there a specific subject that posed challenges during your academic journey?
Yes, I found Therapeutic Dietetics particularly challenging.
10. What key skills did you acquire or develop while building your career?
One of the most valuable skills I learned was Diet Counselling.
11. What inspired you to become an optician?
Actually, I chose to become a dietitian with the aim of making a difference by saving lives.
12. What kind of health issues do you primarily address?
Primarily, I deal with issues related to being overweight.
13. What hurdles did you encounter on your path to your current career?
One of the major obstacles I faced was financial constraints.