Recent content by qwopty99

Definitely lower than the numbers others are quoting here. I slowed down a lot after Covid because we wanted (1) less traffic in the office and (2) to be more deliberate about cleaning between patients. I started to enjoy the slower pace and have not gone back to my pre-Covid rate.

Without having done a residency myself, I'd say be prepared for the common sense questions you'll get, like, why do you want to do a residency, why did you pick that particular residency, and how do you see it assisting in your later career.

In my jurisdiction here in Canada, I get the sense that I'm seeing a lot of want ads for optometrists in all parts of the province. I'm seeing some postings going unfilled for months. There may be a reason for it as back in 2021, there was a job action for increased pay from the Ministry of...

This isn't actually my topic. I saw it on Optiboard and thought it was interesting so reposted it. Entire thread here: http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php/62246-Optometry-in-2035-Does-it-exist

In 20 years, will optometry as we know it still exist? Eye health aside, any optometrist honest with herself will concede the primary purpose of an optometrist is to refract. Refraction, although definitely a skill, is at risk of extinction due to advances in technology. Although technology is...

Can't we all just get along?

Umm... I should let the cat out of the bag. Sometimes sarcasm doesn't convey well over the internet. Yes, it was intended as such. I got the images from here: "Animals with glasses" image search on Google Veterinary ophthalmology obviously exists. Is there a need for veterinary...

Dogs need UV protection otherwise they are at risk of cataracts.

The new optometric specialty?

How does the quality of facilities for the CSAO at the University of Montreal imply "dysfunction" regarding optometry at Ontario/Waterloo?

Sorry - I wasn't trying to insult you and I wasn't trying to insult your post. I was hoping my reply would end the discussion between me and that dent guy. I mean - if you were the dent guy - how do you reply to that? Either he would stop posting or he would escalate things to insults...

Personally, I think we should all hold hands and sing Kumbaya.

Likewise... :) I suffer from typing dyslexia sometimes. Don't you?

Well I guess we know the reason why you didn't get into medical school.

I never did think much of dental students.