future of optometry in canada (ontario)

[topgun129]

Hi Everybody,

I'm planning on being an OD in a few years and needed some input...

Due to some reasons, I wanted to settle down with a practice in Canada (Ontario) after I'm done with opt. school. But I did recently hear about how optometry is no longer being covered by the govt. under health insurance.

So what is the future of optometry in Canada? I wouldn't want to settle down there and find out there if there isn't an ounce of opportunity.

Thanks,

topgun129

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[drbizzaro]

Hi Everybody,

I'm planning on being an OD in a few years and needed some input...

Due to some reasons, I wanted to settle down with a practice in Canada (Ontario) after I'm done with opt. school. But I did recently hear about how optometry is no longer being covered by the govt. under health insurance.

So what is the future of optometry in Canada? I wouldn't want to settle down there and find out there if there isn't an ounce of opportunity.

Thanks,

topgun129

you'd have better luck in alberta or saskatchewan (i've heard of some really good stories about practices there)

 

[RLK]

Can opticians do refractions in canada now? I thought I read that on here before but I can't remember for sure.

 

[ucbsowarrior]

Hi Everybody,

I'm planning on being an OD in a few years and needed some input...

Due to some reasons, I wanted to settle down with a practice in Canada (Ontario) after I'm done with opt. school. But I did recently hear about how optometry is no longer being covered by the govt. under health insurance.

So what is the future of optometry in Canada? I wouldn't want to settle down there and find out there if there isn't an ounce of opportunity.

Thanks,

topgun129

i've assessed the provice of ontario and it can be the best and worst place to work.
the deinsurance of any state/province does not hinder the progress or income of optometry / optometrist. classmates of mine up there net good money and don't seem to be working too hard for it. a relative of mine makes about (350k CAD / 290k USD) on three days a week. so i would say that's hella good!

all the best...be brave!

 

[drbizzaro]

i've assessed the provice of ontario and it can be the best and worst place to work.
the deinsurance of any state/province does not hinder the progress or income of optometry / optometrist. classmates of mine up there net good money and don't seem to be working too hard for it. a relative of mine makes about (350k CAD / 290k USD) on three days a week. so i would say that's hella good!

all the best...be brave!

if you dont mind me asking, where is your relative located (which part of ontario)... the reason i ask, is because in order to achieve 350k CAD in toronto, it would be very difficult with a practice alone...

also, the value of 350k seems more accurate when speaking about people from alberta (from the doctors i've talked to)

plus, 3 days a week seems suspicious

 

[ucbsowarrior]

if you dont mind me asking, where is your relative located (which part of ontario)... the reason i ask, is because in order to achieve 350k CAD in toronto, it would be very difficult with a practice alone...

also, the value of 350k seems more accurate when speaking about people from alberta (from the doctors i've talked to)

plus, 3 days a week seems suspicious

1 principal (relative), 4 associates

don't believe me. it's all good.

 

[drbizzaro]

1 principal (relative), 4 associates

don't believe me. it's all good.

alright... i believe you...

where is the location? toronto?