It is extremely rewarding to help patients improve their ability to function throughout the day. Developing long-term relationships with people and whole families based on mutual trust and respect is...[full comment]
You really need to like to deal with people on a close, one to one basis. Having patience and the ability to understand their needs and point of view is...[full comment]
"It is extremely rewarding to help patients improve their ability to function throughout the day. Developing long-term relationships with people and whole families based on mutual trust and respect is very fulfilling. Working for myself is a major plus. The worst aspect is dealing with the current insanely convoluted and obtuse insurance system. The second worst part is that it is getting quite difficult to survive as a single doctor office. The future mode of practice is increasingly going to be in a group setting which will reduce the independence of each practitioner."
School : BA Boston University OD New England College of Optometry
"You really need to like to deal with people on a close, one to one basis. Having patience and the ability to understand their needs and point of view is a major plus. The ability to be flexible and compromise when necessary is often important. Knowing when to back off is also important."
School : BA Boston University OD New England College of Optometry
