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    OD graduate in the PH, thinking of going into Opticianry or OD in Canada

    Hello, everyone! I have recently graduated from one of the Optometry schools in the Philippines, and am looking into working in Canada. I believe it is not possible/easy to work there without taking a bridging program so I'm thinking of studying again. However, I'm not that confident in my...
    • lmod
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    • canada optician optometry philippines
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    • Forum: Optometry
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    IS OPTOMETRY A GROWING FIELD

    My name is crystal. I am thinking about optometrist as a career. I recently gave OAT exam and my score is 310. I wanted to know that how is optometrist as a career because while doing my research I came across a lot of negative student forums in which people said slot of negative things about...
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    is optometrist still a good profession?

    My name is sonali. I am thinking about optometrist as a career. I recently gave OAT exam and my score is 320 and my gpa is 3.6. i have applied at Oklahoma, Michigan, california and north Carolina. I wanted to know that how is optometrist as a career because while doing my research I came...
    • Crystal1234
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    • oat ods opthalmology optician optoemtry optometrist optometrist and pharm program gpa professional
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Pre-Optometry
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    Letter of recommendation from OD you work with

    I work as an optician at a private practice. Am I allowed to ask the doctors I work with for a letter of rec?
    • palwasha
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    • letter of reccomendation optician optomcas
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Pre-Optometry
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    should I go back to school for optometry ???

    Hi! I'm currently thinking of what I want to do with the rest of my life, I'm 23 years old, I'm an optical technician at Costco, and tbh I considering going back to school to become at optometrist, I have my ABO & NCLE so I feel I have a very basic concept in the optical field , but I will be...
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    TBH, I'm not sure if I should do this or nor

    Hi! I'm currently thinking of what I want to do with the rest of my life, I'm 23 years old, I'm an optical technician at Costco, and tbh I considering going back to school to become at optometrist, I have my ABO & NCLE so I feel I have a very basic concept in the optical field , but I will be...
  7. XWing5000

    Orthoptics..Job growth? Income?

    Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about this profession? Any information would be greatly appreciated!
    • XWing5000
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    • ophthalmologist ophthalmology optician optometry orthoptics
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Pre-Medical (MD)