Optometry is saved !!

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I found this and had a good laugh maybe you will too.

"Employment of optometrists is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2018, in response to the vision care needs of a growing and aging population. Excellent job opportunities are expected. "

"Job prospects. Excellent job opportunities are expected over the next decade because there are only 19 schools of optometry in the United States, resulting in a limited number of graduates—about 1,200—each year. This number is not expected to keep pace with demand. However, admission to optometry school is competitive."

There you go people it is settled, put all your concerns to bed since internet says there will be shortage of Optometrist in future. We all have made it. YES!! High fives to everyone!!!....Now back to reality does anyone know how much AOA is paying these people to write this BS?



Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
http://healthguideusa.org/careers/optometrist_job_outlook.htm

 

[Jason K]

....Now back to reality does anyone know how much AOA is paying these people to write this BS?



Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
http://healthguideusa.org/careers/optometrist_job_outlook.htm

Probably nothing. The geniuses who write the BLS do thousands of writeups for every imaginable career and profession. Where do they go when they want information on career prospects? Well, for optometry, they very likely go to the AOA. I'm sure the AOA is more than happy to share their unfounded, unrealistic, completely ridiculous forecasts about the future need for optometry. It's interesting that we don't see a single reference to either manpower study in the BLS. I'd bet the AOA just "forgot" they did it.

I believe the AOA has pretty much given up on private practice optometry. It's now behaving in a manner that benefits commercial optometry and corporate entities. I wonder if that has anything to do with the countless corporate logos that decorate the AOA website. The people at the top of the food chain in optometry are not idiots - they're just acting in the best interest of those who scratch their backs and leaving the rest to fend for themselves. The AOA is definitely not driven by the same motives as the ADA. If it were, we'd certainly have a much different future ahead of us.

 

[KHE]

]"Employment of optometrists is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2018, in response to the vision care needs of a growing and aging population. Excellent job opportunities are expected. ."

"Job prospects. Excellent job opportunities are expected over the next decade because there are only 19 schools of optometry in the United States, resulting in a limited number of graduates—about 1,200—each year. This number is not expected to keep pace with demand. However, admission to optometry school is competitive."

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
http://healthguideusa.org/careers/optometrist_job_outlook.htm

That statement right there strains all limits of credulity. The AOA has TWO manpower studies that both predicted an OVERsupply of providers relative to demand until the year 2032 and that was BEFORE any of the new schools opened.

Staggers the imagination.

 

[Tippytoe]

That statement right there strains all limits of credulity. The AOA has TWO manpower studies that both predicted an OVERsupply of providers relative to demand until the year 2032 and that was BEFORE any of the new schools opened.

Staggers the imagination.

Clearly iemily works for the BLS. Sorry, couldn't resist 😀

 

[hello07]

Don't believe anything the AOA states. They have one and only one interest- to themselves. They are like politicians- lie say whatever it takes to have your vote. I've seen this profession in almost 2 decades make remarkable advances in the way we practice- therapeutics/ comanagement w MD's/ bigger role in eye care and greater part of health care insurances-reimbursements. However, as a profession; we have become divided. There is so much politics involved w these AOA boards- etc......it's sickening. Stay away from optometry..........................my 2 cents