I can’t say I have always known and loved optometry‚ but I have always known my love of people. Since I was young‚ I would love to talk to new people‚ and enjoy being around people. Working in the restaurant field for over ten years‚ I have learned a lot about communicating effectively‚ being sensitive toward others‚ and how to make them feel comfortable in a new environment. I have always wanted to have a career involving myself around people. During college‚ after a year of growth and learning
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clearly. The Optometry profession is dedicated to the prevention of blindness and the enhancement of visual function. Optometrists have the satisfaction of helping their patients care for the most highly valued human sense - sight. Optometrists‚ also known as "Eye Doctors" or "O.D.’s" ‚ examine eyes to diagnose vision problems and eye diseases. They determine a course of
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major in pre-optometry‚ pre-medicine‚ or biology for their bachelors degree. According to the Occupation Outlook Handbook it takes three to four years to obtain a bachelors degree. According to the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry‚ after they have gotten my bachelors degree‚ they have to take the the Optometry Admission Test (OAT). It is a standardized test that measures general academic ability and comprehension of scientific information. Then one can apply for optometry schools.
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Optometry Optometrists are healthcare professionals that provide particular attention to the eyes and vision. Optometrists are educated to improve the vision of Optometric patients‚ and in some cases‚ they are trained to spot‚ diagnose‚ and cleanse an array of eye illnesses‚ as well as detect different diseases. They usually proceed by distributing a variety of corrective lenses. Furthermore optometrists assist their patients on how to use their prescriptions and they tackle different areas in this
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study optometric sciences. I became increasingly aware of health disparities plaguing African Americans like myself. For example‚ glaucoma‚ this devastating disease present in my community ignited a self-sustaining passion to pursue a career in optometry. From this moment forward‚ I began to deepen my knowledge of optometric sciences through shadowing‚ personal research‚ and networking. As I commenced upon this journey‚ I crossed paths with an optometrist‚ Dr. Dewey Handy. He carries himself with
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Having an expanding interest in the medical field has changed the views on three possible careers choices which were optometrist‚ orthodontist‚ or a veterinarian. After looking over all the options‚ exploring the career of optometry seemed the most intriguing‚ and alluring. Any person who enjoys communicating with others‚ investigating and resolving disorders would no doubt favor the career of an optometrist. From third grade and on‚ glasses became a big necessity and visits to the optometrist
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diagnose vision problems‚ eye diseases‚ and other conditions. To start off my mission of perusing this job I would have to take as many science and biology courses in high school. Find a college where I can take three years of pre-optometry courses. Take the Optometry Admissions Test during my second or third year in college. The test will measure my academic and scientific knowledge. Apply for my license after receiving my O.D. degree. I may also consider a one-year postgraduate program if I want
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OPTICAL SERVICES 9-0 1. PURPOSE: To establish policies and procedures for patients to obtain prescription eyewear. 2. SCOPE: This SOP is applicable to all personnel assigned or attached to the Optometry section and to all eligible patients seeking optical services through the Optometry section. 3. REFERENCES: a. AR 40 1‚ Composition‚ Mission‚ and Functions of the Army Medical Department b. AR 40 63‚ Ophthalmic Services c. U.S. Army Frame of Choice Spectacle Program
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Mahmoud MGMT303 SWOT Analysis 03/12/2012 I. Opening in 1983‚ LensCrafters was the very first optical retailer to promise eyeglasses in about an hour. The company then perfected complete customer convenience by bringing an independent doctor of optometry‚ the optical laboratory and a wide selection of frames together under one roof. II. Organizational Strengths and Weaknesses A. Location 1. This company has a great location just inside Chicago Ridge Mall where there are many people. Its
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excellence by continually providing their customers with new technologies to improve eye care‚ customize prescriptions‚ and assist their customers in selecting the right frames. LensCrafters also offers expert care for their customers with proficient optometry doctors at every store. Through resource management they manage their assets effectively and efficiently being able to “Give the gift of sight” to millions of people all over the world through their OneSight charitable organization where they
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