Why I Want To Be An Optometry

My preparation for training in the field of optometry includes that of shadowing experience and employment by Dr. William Shaheen at the Eye Institute of Southeastern Michigan. Beginning in July of 2015 I was given the chance to follow and learn from Dr. Shaheen as he progressed through his daily routines. I have been fortunate enough to witness several procedures, including punctal plugs, lacrimal dilations, and my favorite the application of amniotic grafts for ocular surface issues. I learned to obtain photos of the macula and optic nerve using a Fundus camera and scans using an OCT machine. I was also fortunate enough to learn to administer both VEP and Pattern ERG Electrodiagnostic tests. Although I know what I have been exposed just scratches

I want to be the reason that people become excited when they visit an optometrist, I want them to have the confidence to place their trust in me to keep their vision stable and on the right track. These are qualities I hope to learn, strengthen, and convey at the highest level as an optometrist.
The basis for my interest in optometry does not focus on one particular experience or subject matter, but more so a combination of both. What fascinates me the most about optometry is how both the field of physics and biology work in harmony to explain one of life's most precious gifts. The anatomy of the eye is truly mind boggling to me and I would give anything for the chance to learn and understand it's intricacies. Without sight many of the situations and experiences we take for granted in our daily lives would be nearly impossible.
As a child I suffered from a corneal abrasion at my local elementary school's playground. I was cared for by an ophthalmologist, given a pirate patch and sent on my way. I will never forget how frightened I was and how the doctor was able to keep me calm and reassure me things would be alright. It is this feeling I have always wanted to provide for those in need and I feel that becoming an optometrist would more than help me accomplish

To be more specific I want the chance to interact with as many patients as possible; during and after my education. I want to be able to provide the highest level of care for patients and their eyesight, whether it be through refraction or ocular disease prevention/management. I have interests in working with veterans at VA hospitals, and I also would love to get the chance to volunteer around the world. More than anything, I want to give back what people have so generously given me throughout my years. I want to connect with people on an important level and to me no level is more important than that of one's