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I graduated optometry school in 1981--Today, ODs are vastly under compensated for 8 years of: student loan debt, blood, sweat & tears.

@noeljonah7248

Ай бұрын

Chill it will settle itself more Technology more screens more eye problems

Thanks for the information

Thanks for this video Dr. Cornwell. I’ve been out of school for a year and a half after getting my undergrad in Biological Science, and I’ve seriously considering optometry. Been trying to get as much insight as I can and this has helped 🙏🏻

@KevinCornwell

4 ай бұрын

Glad you found this helpful! If you have any further questions about the profession, don't hesitate to reach out. Best of luck on your academic journey.

Thank you for providing some insight! During optometry school, how many hours would you spend studying per week?

@visionrefocused

Жыл бұрын

Hey Arkaden, Thanks for checking out this video. The number of hours I spent studying per week varied depending on what part of the semester we were in. during midterms, finals, and prepping for boards, it was common to spend 6-8 hours/day in the library - sometimes more! I tried to keep things interesting by switching up where I studied and who I studied with. I also prioritized sleep, fitness and exercise to help keep my mind balanced.

Avoid Corporate Optometry. They are focussed on shareholder returns at any cost. Be independent, feed your profits back into your own practice. Look after people, solve their problems, work within their socioeconomic limitations. Don’t let a Corporate “Manager” dictate your work.

good video! i am currently deciding between physician assistant school vs optometry school.

@taylormeaders1265

Жыл бұрын

if i had any additional questions, is it okay if I contact you?

@visionrefocused

Жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Best of luck on your academic journey. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about optometry or optometry school!

Hey quick question! How do you like being an optometrist? What’s your personal experience?

@visionrefocused

Жыл бұрын

Hey Juan, thanks for checking in. I love being an optometrist. I highly recommend the optometry profession to anyone interested. I've spent my career practicing mostly in rural settings (hospitals & health centers) so I haven't really been affected by the "cons" I mentioned in this video. There's a large need for medical eye care throughout the country, but specifically in rural settings. In addition to seeing patients, I've been fortunate to help collaborate with various community health centers to help open optometry departments and expand access to vision services for patients. Optometry also helped me learn to speak Spanish and travel to various underserved parts of the US, Mexico, and Central America to provide eye care. I'd be happy to answer any other questions you may have. Thanks, Kevin

@juansotelo2748

Жыл бұрын

@@visionrefocused that sounds awesome! I love helping people and interacting with different cultures. I think this profession will suit me. Wish me luck I’m just getting started with my educational journey since I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. Never too late I think!

@visionrefocused

Жыл бұрын

@@juansotelo2748 Glad to hear this. You'll do great. It's never too late, I saw fellow students in optometry school who were in their late 30's and already had families.

@EricSikalangwe-dd7ed

3 ай бұрын

@@visionrefocused Wow this response tight here has encouraged me too.. Family and age eats me up daily but I have always wanted to become an Eye Doctor since childhood because myself have sight issues.

Just curious. How much the range salary of optometrist in rural setting?

@visionrefocused

6 ай бұрын

Hey Mike! Great question. The answer depends on a variety of variables such as practice modality and geographic location. It is not uncommon for optometrists in rural settings to make $135k-$165k, sometimes more if they're also receiving student loan stipends. You might find the following article interesting, 2023 annual income survey from Review of Optometry. www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/2023-income-trends-a-wealth-of-experience Hope this helps!

what s the oppotunity after optometrist in us?

@visionrefocused

5 ай бұрын

Are you referring to further education and degrees? Or career opportunities? Thanks.

@Motivation31350

5 ай бұрын

yes..... @@visionrefocused

Greatly oversaturated in California Hardly any jobs Not worth the expense

@visionrefocused

5 ай бұрын

Good Morning Docante1, Thanks for watching! I worked in California for 6 years and had a very different experience. I personally know of several community health centers throughout the state looking for optometrists to help start optometry departments and expand vision services for their organizations, from Socal way up to Mendocino. These organizations are offering competitive salaries, benefits packages and student loan repayment plans. If you're interested in learning more, we can connect over email kevincornwellOD@gmail.com I also know that the California department of corrections is always looking to hire OD's at competitive rates, throughout the state. For optometrists looking to live and work in the heart of San Francisco or Los Angeles, yes, there may be some challenges in finding a fulfilling career path due to a high concentration of eye care providers. Why Every Health Center Needs Optometry Vision Services kzread.info/dash/bejne/lGFqk6ilnKzHZMY.html Day in the life of a Prison Optometrist kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yol_uZKJZJW4k5M.html

A huge expense. Not worth it.

@visionrefocused

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your dedication in sharing information and videos about myopia, Otiebrown9999. A career path in optometry is not for everyone and yes, the cost of education can be a big deterrent for some. Spending time shadowing and speaking with people in a given profession can help prospective candidates better decide whether or not that career path is right for them.

@otiebrown9999

8 ай бұрын

​​@@visionrefocused Prevention focused. I was lucky to meet an OD who helped his kids with life time prevention. He was successful. I know you want to accomplish the same result!