Are there any optometrists who have suggestions for a high school student looking into that career?

I am in high school and trying to figure out the best path to take. I decided that I really would like to be an optometrist or perhaps an ophthalmologist. I’m wondering what are good schools to go to? What are stressful parts of the job? What is the best Read more

Do optometrists have to deal with blood?

I am thinking of a career of an optometrist. I am afraid of blood. Do they actually have to deal with blood?

Know any good quotes about optometry or optometrists?

I have to give a speech about the subject tomorrow morning for high school and I’m have trouble ending it. I was thinking a quote, but if you know something better, tell me. It’s about what optometrists do, the training they go through, their salary, etc. and why being an Read more

Are there any optometrists that will polish the lenses?

I have scratches on my glasses, and have no job or insurance to pay for new glasses. Someone suggested that an optometrist might do this for FREE. I am in the western suburbs of Chicago. Does anyone know of any place that will do this?

Why do not all optometrists specialise in convergence insufficiency?

Why do not all optometrists specialise in convergence insufficiency?
After endless visits to optometrists as a child it was not until i was 46 that an optometrist that specialises in
convergence insufficiency who fixed my literacy problems.
If all optometrists check all there patients for convergence insufficiency there would be Read more

Can optometrists tell if sunglasses have UV protection?

Found a pair of sunglasses in the garage, and not sure if they have UV protection. No brand, just plain black framed sunglasses. If I take these to an optometrist are they able to tell me whether or not they offer UV protection?

What is the MAXIMUM salary optometrists can make?

I’m doing a career research project and I couldn’t find the maximum salary an optometrist can make…Can you please put a link of where you got the information from?

optometrists?

i need help for my school project. If you could describe a regular day for an optometrist and what some perks the job has.

and what is that machine that blows air in your eye and what’s it for?

(: thanks!