Optometry: A Focus on Vision
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Optometry:
A Focus on Vision
Brian Godard, O.D.
Optometrist
Presentation created by:
Taline Farra, OD, MSc, FAAO
Associate Professor of Optometry
New England College of Optometry
Director of Admissions
What is a Doctor of Optometry?
►A
primary health care professional for the eye.
► Examine,
diagnose, treat, and manage
diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual
system, the eye, and associated structures.
► Identify
the eye.
related systemic conditions affecting
- American Optometric Association
What do Doctors of Optometry do?
► Healthy
eyes
Myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia
Binocular vision
► Eye
diseases
Treated with pharmaceutical agents
► Systemic
disease with ocular manifestations
DM, HTN, thyroid, cancer, HIV
► Provide
pre/post-op care
Cataract, refractive, retinal, laser surgery
The 3 O’s
► Optician
Fit, grind and dispense spectacles
► Optometry
Primary eye care provider
► Ophthalmology
Medical Doctor specializing in eye
disease and surgery
Why Optometry?
► Job
satisfaction
Provide meaningful work
make difference in people’s lives
Immediate gratification
Clean work
Patients like coming to see you!
► Regular
hours (full time vs part time)
Minimal emergency calls
► Good income
► Freedom in choosing
location to live and practice
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Good quality of life
Go eyes!
Alcon
► Optometry
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US News and World Report Jan 5, 2006
► Optometry
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rated “excellent” in a guide to careers
US News and World Report March 19, 2007
► Optometry
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ranked 2nd best profession
rated as one of “Best Careers 2008”
US News and World Report Dec 19, 2007
Modes of Practice
► Solo Private Practice
► Partnership or Group Practice
► Interdisciplinary Care
► Retail/Optical Settings
► Optometric/Ophthalmologic Professional Settings
► Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)
► Military/Public Health
► Academic/Research
► Corporate/Industrial
► Consultants
Annual Net Income Potential
Median
Mean
Self-Employed
$140,000
$175,000
Salaried
$90,000
$98,000
- 2007 American Optometric Association Economic Survey
For estimated figures by location, visit: www.salary.com
Colleges of Optometry
► 16
Colleges/Schools of Optometry in the US.
► No valid ranking of Optometry schools.
► Accreditation
NECO
► Private vs. state
► University v. Independent
► Ranges in tuition
► Financial aid available
Common Prerequisite Courses
► Biology
with lab
► Chemistry with lab
► Physics with lab
► Organic chemistry
► Biochemistry with lab
► Microbiology with lab
►3
+ 4 year program
► Calculus
► Psychology
► Statistics
► English
► Social
Sciences
► Other Humanities
Requirements for Optometry School
►A
properly completed application for
admission, including a personal essay
► Official transcripts from all colleges attended
► Official Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
scores (for more info: www.opted.org)
► Letters of recommendation
► Optometry experience/exposure
► Personal interview
Optometric Education
►4
year curriculum
Health science
Vision science
Ocular disease
Systemic disease
Optics
Binocular vision
Clinical Rotations
Post-Optometric Education
► Residency
Primary Care Optometry
Pediatric Optometry
Geriatric Optometry
Vision Therapy
Low Vision
Cornea and contact lens
Ocular Disease
► Research
Masters
PhD
Licensure
► Doctor
of Optometry degree
► Pass National Board Examinations in
Optometry
► Individual State Requirements
Significant Future Demand!
► Aging
population of baby boomers will
increase demand for optometric services
► Replacement
of retiring optometrist
Important Websites
► www.aoa.org
Any additional questions?
and www.opted.org
[email protected]
The New England College
of Optometry
Dr Taline Farra
Director of Admissions
Current Colleges of Optometry
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Illinois College of Optometry
Indiana College of Optometry
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
Michigan College of Optometry (Ferris State)
New England College of Optometry
Northeastern State University (in Oklahoma)
NOVA Southeastern University
The Ohio State University
Pacific University (in Oregon)
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Southern California College of Optometry
Southern College of Optometry
State University of New York
University of Alabama (Birmingham)
University of California (Berkeley)
University of Missouri (St Louis)
University of Houston
2006
Mean Net Income
Median Net Income
Self-Employed
Solo
$ 134,094
$ 115,000
Partnership or group (2person)
$ 176,944
$ 149,000
Partnership or group (3-5
person)
$ 179,205
$ 141,000
Partnership or group (6 or
more)
$ 159,300
$ 92,500
Optical chain franchise or
lease
$ 100,704
$ 90,000
Independent contractor
$ 94,520
$ 94,000
Other self-employed
$ 128,400
$ 64,000
Employed By
Optometrist (s)
$102,981
$ 85,000
Ophthalmologist (s)
$ 115,250
$100,500
HMO
$107,125
$104,000
Hosp/clinic/other multidiscipline.
$101,867
$ 98,000
Optical chain
$ 91,400
$ 91,000
Armed forces, VA, USPHS
$ 101,579
$ 84,000
Other employed
$ 106,000
$ 95,000
Our Main Objective
Dedicated
to making you a successful
and cutting-edge optometrist in any
setting you choose.
What’s so different about NECO?
Clinical Program
Curriculum 2010
Research
College Community
Boston and Back Bay
The New England Eye Institute
The Clinical Affiliate of NECO
Clinical network dedicated to patient
care and clinical teaching.
Widely distributed throughout Boston
The New England Eye Institute
Associate Traditional Clinical Organizations
NEEI Commonwealth
Community health centers
BU Boston Medical Center
Tufts New England Medical Center
VA hospitals
The New England Eye Institute
Innovative Clinical Programs
Homeless Service
Low vision and Geriatrics Service
Pediatric school health programs and
rehabilitation programs
International Programs
VOSH
The New England Eye Institute
Student Involvement
1st year: Screenings
2nd year: Clerkships
3rd year: Primary Care Rotations
4th year: Full-time patient care
Community-based health center
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Special Populations
Elective Rotation
Curriculum 2010
Prepares you to practice as a future
optometrist.
Prepares you for Credentialing and
Privileging within the NEEI system.
Research
Among the top optometry schools in
National Eye Institute research
funding.
Only private optometry school
committed to research
Combined M.Sc./O.D. Program for
selected students
College Community
Small private college
Professional yet relaxed atmosphere
Friendly students and approachable
faculty
Social events
Beautiful building
and facilities
College Community
State of residence for NECO students over the last 4 years
International:
Bulgaria - 1
Cambodia - 1
China - 3
Ghana - 1
India - 3
Iran - 2
Israel - 1
Nigeria - 1
Pakistan - 2
Panama - 1
Russia - 2
Spain - 1
Taiwan - 1
UK - 6
Yugoslavia - 1
Boston and the Back Bay
A cultural center and educational
leader
Top businesses:
Education
Health Care
Safe Area!
Boston
NECO Pre-requisites
Biology (with lab): 2 sem or 3 quarters
Chemistry (with lab): 2 sem or 3 quarters
Physics (with lab): 2 sem or 3 quarters
O-Chem (with lab): 1 sem or 2 quarters
Microbiology: 1 sem or 2 quarters
Math (incl calc): 2 sem or 3 quarters
Psychology: 1 sem or 2 quarters
English: 2 sem or 3 quarters
NECO Current 1st Year Stats
Ave GPA: 3.34 ± 0.29
Ave OAT AA: 331 ± 19
Class size: 115 (total apps: 739)
Males: 31
Females: 84
Boston