Optometrist Personal Statement

What began as mere admiration for my childhood optometrist quickly evolved into a fervent aspiration when I began working as an optometric technician at Eye & Vision Care. Having been myopic since the age of 6, I have always had an interest in the inner workings of the eye and decided to apply to this job, without any concrete career plans in mind.

Every time I go job shadowing there is a recurring question that people never fail to ask, “Why do you want to be an optometrist?” Nowadays, we live in an age where generally much of the population are attached to screens. When one watches videos online the typical resolution preference is 720p or higher, and when one comes across a video

As kids you always learn that some words are just bad to say publicly, but I’ve always embraced being a four-eyed pridester! Though pridester isn’t exactly a real word, it encompasses all the joy that having an extra set of eyes brings to me daily. However, this journey hasn’t always been easy and glasses can get in the way of daily life. Let’s start with not having glasses equipped with wiper blades. Do you know the angst that I feel every time my glasses become covered with a smoky smog during the winter, summer and rainy days. I go from utilizing four eyes to being visually impaired. And let’s not talk about how many times someone wants to try on your glasses. Like hello? I do need these things so that I won’t run into a wall. Also, let’s not get me started on the cleaning process. Every two seconds I’m breathing onto my lenses with a strong dragon-like breath to wipe them with my t-shirt, blouse, or even my grandma’s hanky. Can you say exhausting? And grandma

As vital organ of vision, the eye, allows us to learn more about the world around us more than any other organ or senses. Sight, the physical sensory experience and vision, the metaphysical concept of how our brain interprets images both work harmoniously and play a huge role in our everyday lives. However, almost a billion people are either blind or visually impaired simply due to not having a pair of glasses. Being able to lead people in the direction of good vision is what developed my interests.

What drew me to the field of optometry specifically is the fact that our eyes can be considered one of our most precious gifts. Growing up my siblings always needed some sort of corrective lenses, leaving me in the dark so to speak. When I was younger I suffered a corneal

There are a lot of wants today, but there are also a lot needs. Face it, everybody is going to have to go the optometrist every once and a while. Over 70 percent of Americans wear glasses, therefore that 70 percent of people will go to an optometrist. Jobs in the optometry field are always needed.

Thinking into the future, as a Doctor of Optometry I expect that my knowledge and skills regarding the field of Optometry are exemplary and that I can treat my patients with confidence and assurance in my abilities. Upon completion of the Doctor of Optometry program I would like to pursue a residency in ocular disease and primary care. I believe that pursuing a residency, will enrich and add to my knowledge gained during my four year doctorate program. I will be able to practice with more specialized skills and prowess. There is a great prevalence of ocular diseases amongst the current population and that will only increase as the years’ progress. I want to be a dynamic optometrist, where I can make a meaningful contribution in my profession, by treating my patients and contributing in research. Research is something which is vital to any profession and I would like to pursue that in the coming years, by writing in Journal articles or publications.

I have been searching for a career that will integrate with my degree in biology. I do not want to be in a situation where I would be constantly working at a desk. What excites me the most in medical technology, is being able to apply my knowledge to more advanced methodologies and instrumentation. During my time working in organic chemistry research, I worked with a few elementary instruments such as rotary evaporators, columns and vacuum distillation glassware. Although this may not give me an encompassing view of what is to be required of me in this program, my appeal with the few instruments sparked my interest. I want to work in a field where I have a hands on approach with my knowledge. After researching the requirements of a medical

Over half the people in the United States wear glasses or contact lenses. Optometrist, also known as “Eye Doctors” or “O.D.’s, have to provide there services in order to meet the demands. Optometrists have to be well-educated and friendly people.

My goals from a career in optometry begin with my optometry education. My plan for attacking optometry has three phases: Phase One- General optometric education at Nova Southeastern. I want an outstanding education, supplemented by practical experience, such as that offered by The Eye Care Institute. Phase Two (a.k.a. “the chicken”)- Exposure; after a general education, I seek exposure within the field through such activities as a mission trip, service opportunities, and initial employment in a diverse setting, such as public or rural health. Within these settings, one can experience vast new cultures and the subsequent pathologies that accompany people in diverse settings, living under diverse conditions. Phase Three (“the egg”)- Specialization:

Automated refractors were first used in practices more than 40 years ago, and doctors were required to take detailed notes about what was found. While seeing so many patients each day, though, doctors found that writing these notes could become tiresome and time-consuming. As with any practice, there is a certain degree of human error, but misreading a transcription could cause a mistaken prescription for corrective lenses. Doctors were finding that these errors were causing long-term negative results, as they needed to repair and replace the lenses. These errors also led to a poorer image in the community, as patients are typically more likely to remember a negative experience than a positive experience.

According to the report for the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, at least 1.5 million Americans weakened their vision due to use of technology. However, thanks to advanced technology and innovation people can choose between glasses and contacts as a therapy for improving their eyesight. Contact lenses have become the fastest progressing medical devices in optometry and have seen a number of significant improvements and developments since its existence (Schaeffer, 2011). According to Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, the first plastic contact lenses were produced between 1938-1940 in the United States and the first soft lenses came later in the 70s.

The function of eyeglasses is importantly for the people with eye problems. For the people who

The eye like the rest of our four senses, not only helps us sustain ourselves in our environment (you need your eyes to know more about your environment), but it also needs to be taken care of. In other words, the same way you decide to exercise and stay fit should be the same way you should take care of your eyes. You certainly haven’t paid much attention to that aspect yet (taking care of your eyes to maintain your sight for long), but, think about it; don’t we spend too much time in front of our computers nowadays? And do we even enjoy the simple things in life anymore; like the natural color of leaves, or other type of scenery? The answer is no; and this is mainly because we tend to enjoy all those things standing in front of our PCs or IPhones.

Participation in the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) will help me achieve my goal of attaining a career in Optometry by giving me the benefits of building confidence and knowledge. It would help me gain additional skills and techniques in the field of Optometry. In summary, participating in this program will provide me with hands on experience, understand the day to day responsibilities of an Optometrist and prepare me for a career in the field.