Misight
So My 12 yo kid was recommended Misight for his nearsightedness. I did some research and almost all recommendations online are from optometrists selling the product (red flag #1). Also, improvement is in the 20-50% range so projection without is -4, and with is -2 to -3. From a practical standpoint, doesn't make much of a difference. Expense is somewhat high too and from what I understand, most of the $$$ goes to the optometrists pocketbook.
Talked to our pediatrician, who never heard...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 13, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: emergentmd Tags: Optometry Source Type: forums
NSUOCO Class of 2027
Hi y’all!
I was accepted in August to NSUOCO - I was wondering if anyone else has been accepted on SD, I didn’t see a forum made for c/o 2027.
GPA: 3.6
OAT: 310AA 300TS (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 12, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: abbyloulo Tags: Pre-Optometry Source Type: forums
KYCOM v WVSOM
Posting on behalf of a friend!!
Kycom:
Pros:
Rotation site in MI (My home state)
KYCOM advantage program gives students an OPP table, white coat and scrub suit, diagnostic equipment (stethoscope, ophthalmoscope, etc.), an iPad Pro and all required textbooks. Membership dues on behalf of all students are also paid to the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA). Exam fees for the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners COMLEX-USA Level 1 and Level 2-CE board exams...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 8, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: eturch Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Career change from optometry to pharmacy?
I have already completed my 1st year of optometry school, but now I have been dismissed, so now I am stuck at home for a year with my parents, and I am very unhappy, and crying all the time.
I was thinking about changing my career to pharmacy, and I don't know if it's a good idea or not. I do know that I am hard working, and quiet in personality. But I don't have any experience in the field or know too much about it.
So I was wondering if anyone could please give me some advice into if...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 1, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: apple896 Tags: Pharmacy Source Type: forums
waterloo optometry
Hey! On the Waterloo website it says "A minimum of three years of university science are required to apply to the Doctor of Optometry program (the earliest to apply is the summer between second and third year). You need to take six terms with five courses per term (not including labs)."
What if I took 1 of those semesters with only 4 courses but same amount of credits? One of the classes I took weighed double the credit so although I took 4, it was still a full-time semester. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 30, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kooldude Tags: Pre-Optometry Source Type: forums
Ophthalmologist requiring medical clearance for cataract patients, aargh...
Patient is 93 y.o. undergoing planned cataract extraction. Ophthalmologist ordered medical clearance. We have known for over 40 years that cataract surgery is so low risk that medical conditions that don't involve an inability to lie still don't affect anesthetic risk.
How much money is wasted yearly by Medicare for this nonsense? I believe that there should be a push to have this expense come from the surgeon's global fee. That would end the practice in a heartbeat. End of rant. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 25, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: pastafan Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
Oral boards study partner April 2023 - anyone took the orals in October?
I just took the oral boards. Awful. I am going to start studying for the oral boards in April 2023. Ugh. I am open to a study partner and open to various levels of studying together ranging from just keeping on a mutual schedule to closer cooperation.
I believe I got the gist of a significant majority of the questions. However, my delivery was awful. It didn't compare with TV newscasters or even other participants in the Osler course. Furthermore, getting the gist of the question doesn't...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - October 24, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Ophthalmic Senator Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Curious to find out why ?
As a practicing optometrist in the Northeast area, I've had the pleasure to examine several students in undergrad and few post-grad who were science majors who took their MCATS, with high GPAs of 3.7-3.8, 3.9, and average to below average MCAT scores from some top Universities in the Northeast over this past year. They came to me for glasses and contact lenses and after the exam, I spoke with each of them in-depth and for a good amount of time. They applied to 30 med schools and not one...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - October 22, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: OD 1993 Tags: Re-Applicants Source Type: forums
MCAT for Optometry School
Hi everyone, i originally took the MCAT for medical school applications but found my interest in optometry after shadowing. I don’t want to go to med school anymore and i’m set on optometry 100%. I was wondering if it’s a disadvantage to apply with an MCAT score instead of OAT? I have a 514 MCAT score and a 4.0 gpa. Over 100 hours shadowing multiple optometry places and working as a technician for the past 4 months. I’m interested in applying to UCB, SCCO, Western, and AZCOPT. I believe all...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - October 21, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: optochance Tags: Pre-Optometry Source Type: forums
Waitlisted at Berkeley School of Optometry 2023
Hello Everyone,
I got waitlisted for UCBSO cycle 2022-2023. For those that have been waitlisted at this school before, what are my chances? Do you know if theres a ton of people on the waitlist and how long it takes for them to get back to me?
Nervously waiting, thanks! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 20, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: rgisselle.san Tags: Optometry Source Type: forums
Berkeley School of Optometry Waitlist
Hello Everyone,
I got waitlisted for UCBSO cycle 2022-2023. For those that have been waitlisted at this school before, what are my chances? Do you know if theres a ton of people on the waitlist and how long it takes for them to get back to me?
Nervously waiting, thanks! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 20, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: rgisselle.san Tags: Pre-Optometry Source Type: forums
On hold
Hi everyone
I just interviewed at SUNY optometry about a week ago and they placed me on hold. I was just wondering if anyone has ever gotten off the hold list and gotten into the school?
Also when do they even start reviewing the hold list? Sorry I’m very new to this!! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 20, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tinyhammer21 Tags: Pre-Optometry Source Type: forums
Head/Neck Block of Medical School
Hello all,
I am hating every second of learning head/neck. I was wondering if there are resources you all suggest to use to learn the anatomy. I have grey's but I'm wondering if there's something better. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 19, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: yallwild Tags: Optometry Source Type: forums
Interview season opens
Good luck everyone. I know a couple of people who are applying for ophthalmology residency this year.. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 19, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: i-doctor Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
What changes would you like to see in the profession?
How would you approach these changes? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 18, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: preoptstudent3 Tags: Optometry Source Type: forums
