Career questions tagged optometrists
As an OD2 student, what is the best way I can make sure I stay on top of material for the NBEO board exams?
My Part I exam would take place in March 2026.
To the pediatric optometrists, do you encounter any sort of harassments, and could you share your story - if you feel comfortable? Also, would you recommend the field of pediatric optometrist for females, considering women are typically objectified in various forms (even though women aren't as overly objectified as they used to be in the past)?
I'm a rising senior in high school. And I've become very interested in pediatric optometry because I adore children and am interested about optometry. I believe it would be challenging to work with kids but I am willing to face it. I have researched this field for hours and have read that it has a great work-life balance - which is an enormous factor that has intrigued my interest! It includes four years of rigorous graduate school, which I feel nervous yet determined to grind through. Plus, it is said to have a safe environment - in terms of equipments and chemical toxicities. I also like that optometrists can work part-time, and independently (even though I would have preferred that they could work alongside others to learn from their experience). What are your thoughts?
Is it necessary to take a National board exam for optometry to be hired in an optometry clinic/office/primary vision center? If so where can you take it and what is the cost?
I want to be an optometrist and I'm not sure what the exam entails, how licensure works, the cost, where, and why.
What classes would be best to take in order to become an optometrist? What schools should I look into after high school graduation?
I am a freshman in high school and my dream job is to be an optometrist after witnessing my uncle lose his vision in the span of 3 years. I want to start planning my academic route but would like recommendations for classes. Also what schools give good degrees in biology and are more likely to get you accepted into an optometry school?
Optometrist Q&A
Hello! My name is Henry and I am a current high school student, I'm conducting an interview with any professionals in the optometrist field for a Foundations in Health Science class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be a part of my assignment. 1. Why did you choose to be an optometrist? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work before you landed your current professional job? 4. How can I decide to 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 particulate subject that you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skillsets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. Do you feel like all the hard work is paying off, or has paid off? 12. What are some obstacles that you faced along the way? 13. What would you like for people to know about this career?
What is the best way to pay off optometry school debt?
I will be an OD1 student next year, and I was wondering what other people's experiences are in terms of financial aid and paying off their optometry school debt.
