Is optometry a good career to go into?

Question

I am 16
Doing A levels in biology , maths , chemistry
can u give me advice for this career
Pros and cons
Thanks
P.S- ANY advice on coping with a levels please..jus started AS and finding it hard.

Answer 1

Yeah, go ahead! Optometry is a decent field to go into, many young graduates are trained up, and most of the opticians working at my local specsavers are quite young! I wish I studied it!

As for your A levels, don't worry. The subjects you're studying are challenging, but take it as a challenge and work hard! Concentrate, if you don't understand anything, ask or read up on it, as you learn things at a fast pace and you don't want to lag behind. Just think, it will be over really quick, and the harder you work, the better you will do (the sooner you'll be checking people's eyesight!)

Good luck, and remember, optometry is a good career!

Answer 2

There is really no reason that optometry would be a bad career move people will always have eyes. I know that A level courses are difficult but stick with it you will do fine. When I was 16 the world was a very confusing place and learning was no picnic. I wanted to be a research biologist. Life took its toll on me I was not able to realize my goal however, I wish you the best of fortunes in your scientific endeavors.

Answer 3

Advancement in optometry is a matter of specializing and building a clientele. Specialization is easiest in larger, urban areas where you'll find enough patients in need of your services. Some optometrists, after further academic and professional training, pursue research, education, and administration in universities and industry.
Optometrists can find their skills in demand in the medical-products industry. New consumer and clinical products are always being developed by entrepreneurs and businesses with market savvy and medical know-how. This is especially true for new eye-related products, such as contact lenses and ultralightweight glasses.
Generally, government economists expect strong job growth in the health specialties. Jobs for pharmacists, optometrists, dietitians and nutritionists, and dietetic technicians should grow faster than the average for all careers through 2014. As the average age climbs, more people will need health care. For example, seniors will need help with such problems as glaucoma and cataracts. Middle-aged people will need optometrists to help them deal with computer-related eyestrain and farsightedness. And they'll need opticians to fit them with the latest in bifocals. However, the option of laser surgery should contain job growth for opticians.
Cost control in the health-care industry should promote growth for careers that pay less, while limiting growth for careers that pay more. For example, physician assistants already do many of the routine tasks that doctors once did. That saves money because doctors, who are paid more, are able to spend less time with each patient. This same trend will also limit job growth for optometrists.
Although not as highly paid as doctors, optometrists command competitive salaries.

Answer 4

For most Optometry Schools they require a BS in a related science such as Biology, etc. so check the school you are interested in.
There is a pretty good demand for Optometrists. Check with the state you intend to practice in for licensing requirements too.
It's a good profession to either have your own practice or freelance or work for someone.
The one draw back is going to be malpractice insurance...keep in mind this is a medical profession in a law suit happy culture.

Answer 5

i have never been in that field, but with baby boomers
needing medical care, including the eyes, i think that would
be a good field.

Answer 6

I don't "see" why not!

Everyone is getting older and will need glasses.

any medical field dealing with getting older will be in high demand in the future

good luck

Answer 7

i would hope any career as a doctor would be good to get into

Answer 8

I don't think optometrists will make that much money because so many people are getting lasik done by ophthalmologists instead of wearing glasses.

Answer 9

Can't SEE it myself...

Answer 10

Well that depends? Do you have a keen interest in feet?