Hey guys,
I feel behind on studying for the OAT and I’m wondering if October 16is too late to take the OAT? Everything else is ready for me to submit. I could take it late september but if october isn’t too late, then i’d rather take it then.
Also should i submit my application now, before taking the OAT?
Any help is appreciated thank you.
Hi guys I’m a pre optometry student who’s applying to optometry school this upcoming cycle. i’m currently working as an optometry tech (in a retail corporation, not private practice) and it has made me find out my fascination with the retina. At my job, we have the oct machine and I think it’s so interesting to see the retinal photos and how much you can see into someone’s health. However, when ever we see certain retinal diseases, i’m frustrated with the lack of follow up. We refer these patients to ophthalmologists for continued care and don’t get to learn much else.
My question is, how much can an optometrist really do for cases like these? Is there residency training or something to get a more specialized education? or is this strictly for ophthalmologists? Could it also be because it’s not a private practice and most patients coming in are not really thinking they need specialized care