Career questions tagged optometry
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?
To all the optometrists (and anyone who knows an optometrist and their opinions on this subject), do you enjoy working as an optometrist? What are the pros and cons? And how often do you receive emergency calls or worse-case scenarios?
I'm a rising senior in high school and I want to discover a career early on that interests me. I will keep the academic challenges and student debts in mind when considering careers. And currently, I am considering the job of an optometrist, and have some questions. Work - life balance is very important to me, as well as feeling confident in my abilities when working. Also, I am looking for shadowing opportunities to see if I'm interested.
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 should a person starting with community college do to become an optometrist ?
I am a just graduated high school student, and I want to become an optometrist. I personally don't have great vision and use glasses everyday of my life, which has caused me to get interested in the study of the eyes and to then want to go to school for optometry. After high school, I am going to a community college. What classes should I take there to get my basics done and also have my pre requisites for university after community college? What would be a good major to major in community college and university? Which pre reqs should I have completed before optometry school? Is med school required to pursue this career? I also would like to know what major would be good for undergrad? Is a doctorate required to become an optometrist? And what would look good for optometry school? I havent started community college yet, and have a long way ahead of me to optometry school, but I am confused on how to start the path for it as someone who is going to a community college first. I plan on furthering my education after community college, I just don't know what would be the best classes and majors to choose to then continue into optometry school. Any tips or extra advice would be highly appreciated. :)
How did you decide which states you would get an optometry license for?
I plan on living in New England after I graduate from optometry school in 2027, but am unsure exactly where I will end up. Did you receive an optometry license in one or multiple states, 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?
How good do optometrists have to be at writing (essays)?
How good do optometrists have to be at writing (essays)?
Quickest Way To Become an Optometrist?
Hello all I wanted to know what was the quickest way I could become an optometrist I currently have a bachelor's in Arts and I'm 25. So I wanted to know how long it would take and whats the quickest route.
Is ophthalmology scary to watch, like while you perform surgery?
I don’t really know what I’m talking about but isn’t it like eye surgery?
What do you honestly think of your career?
What is your average salary? What is the best route to take in college? Is there many passion oriented coworkers in your field? My favorite classes are science, more importantly, biology. I am in 12th grade and fascinated by the inner workings of living things.
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?
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?
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.