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Aligning Philosophies: A Critical Step in Your Optometry Career! 🔍 When considering joining a new optometry practice, it’s essential to ensure that your professional philosophy matches that of the practice. Imagine you've always aimed to practice at the highest scope, utilizing the latest technologies for the best patient care. However, if the practice you're joining doesn't believe in specialty care or investing in advanced technologies, this philosophical clash could lead to challenges down the road. On the flip side, if the optometrist acknowledges the need for advancement and sees you as a gateway to bringing in specialty care, this could be a mutually beneficial relationship. Similarly, if you prefer primary optometric care without a focus on full scope, joining a practice with a different philosophy might not be the best fit. Understanding these alignments early on can save you from future surprises and help you thrive in your career. Have you found a practice that aligns with your professional philosophy? Share your experiences and thoughts below! #OptometryLife #ProfessionalPhilosophy  #CareerAlignment #EyeCareExcellence  #OptometryStudents #OptometryProfessionals  #VisionCare

As an eye care doctor, you might be forgetting about one important thing: → celebrating you and your accomplishments As a recruitment firm, we encounter amazing optometry professionals every day. That’s why we want to acknowledge the incredible work YOU do. Whether it’s: - Overcoming a complex case, - Mastering a new technique, or - Achieving a personal goal Take a moment to recognize your achievements. What milestone are you most proud of in your eye care career? #EyeCare #CelebrateSuccess #CareerMilestones #Optometry #ProfessionalGrowth

Optometry Success: 7 Essential Skills for Thriving Practices For optometrists and those eyeing practice ownership, mastering a unique blend of skills is key. From financial savvy and marketing prowess to leadership, customer service, tech know-how, clinical expertise, and stellar communication, these 7 essentials pave the way to a thriving optometry practice. Dive into the full guide for an in-depth look at harnessing these skills for success. Read more here: Optometry Success: 7 Essential Skills for Thriving Practices OptiRova https://lnkd.in/eNXdfrwW #OptometryExcellence #PracticeGrowth #VisionaryPractice #EyeCarePractice

Mastering Optometry: A Roadmap to Excelling in Your Practice Are you facing challenges in converting patients or feeling overshadowed by your peers in the field of optometry? I've curated a set of key skills and attributes that have propelled my professional journey and helped me emerge as the top-performing optometrist in my region. Following these steps has been instrumental in my success, and I'm confident they can elevate your practice as well! 1. Cultivate Strong Rapport: Establishing a genuine connection with your patients is paramount. A friendly demeanor and a touch of humor can set you apart from the rest, making patients feel at ease and more inclined to trust your expertise. 2. Personalise Patient Care: Take the time to understand each patient's unique needs and priorities. By delving into their history and symptoms, you can tailor your recommendations to address their specific concerns and aspirations, fostering a deeper sense of understanding and trust. 3. Communicate Effectively: Your knowledge is your greatest asset, but it's essential to convey it in a way that resonates with your patients. Clearly explaining complex concepts and treatment options can empower patients to make informed decisions about their eye health and overall well-being. 4. Inspire Confidence: Showcasing confidence in your abilities and expertise can instill a sense of assurance in your patients. From your eloquence in speech to your body language, exuding professionalism and competence can reinforce trust and credibility. 5. Embrace Uniqueness: Leverage your individual strengths and qualities to stand out in a crowded market. Recognise that every patient is different, and tailor your approach accordingly to deliver personalised care that exceeds expectations. In the dynamic field of optometry, continuous improvement and leveraging your unique strengths are key to achieving excellence. I would love to hear your own tips and tricks that have contributed to your success! #OptometryExcellence #PatientCare #ProfessionalGrowth

🔍🌟 Attention, aspiring opticians! 🌟🔍 In the ever-evolving world of optometry, mastering essential skills is the key to a successful career. 🎓 🔸 Excellent communication and patient care: Building trust, one conversation at a time. 🗣️💙 🔸 Technical expertise in eye exams and vision testing: Precision for precise prescriptions. 👁️🗨️📐 🔸 Fashion sense for stylish eyewear recommendations: Elevate looks, one frame at a time. 👓🕶️ 🔸 Adaptability to advancements in optometry technology: Staying ahead in a tech-savvy world. 🚀💡 Vote for the skill that fuels your passion and let us guide you to a thriving optician career! 🚀 #OpticianSkills #CareerDevelopment #ExcelInOptometry

If you are familiar with Optometry Giving Sight's (OGS) work, you know that the organization's mission is to eliminate preventable vision impairment and blindness around the world. What you may not know is that the organization does this not only by funding no-cost and low-cost vision exams and eyeglasses, but by funding programs that address the root cause of the issue — a lack of optometry professionals in undeveloped and underdeveloped countries worldwide. OGS and its partner organizations have established 14 optometry schools in 11 underserved countries to recruit and train local individuals as optometrists and optometric technicians. Some offer Master's Degrees, training of the next generation of instructors. By establishing schools and ancillary vision care centers for teaching in areas where there has been little to no access to vision care, OGS and its partners are investing in sustainable, scalable, and lasting programs that — patient by patient — will one day lead to a world in which everyone, everywhere has the gift of sight. Please consider supporting this important work. https://lnkd.in/gukNzJKQ. If you're interested in learning more about the dire need for optometry professionals worldwide, visit https://lnkd.in/g-SZjriH. #partner

Couldn't of said it any better myself! Now not to say all workplaces are the same however I regularly get messages from once enthusiastic optometrists, graduate and pre-reg who feel deflated, pressured and undervalued. Especially in this current climate when we are trying to encourage further education, upskilling the workforce and enhancing the profile of optometry as a first port of call healthcare service. High conversion results in pats on the back, shoutouts in group chats and often some form of bonus too. What about that optometrist who catches that retinal tear before it becomes a detachment? What about that optometrist that removes a foreign body? What about that optometrist who deals with those young patients often requiring cyclo that others avoid What about the optometrist that takes the time to discuss a patient pathology with them because they're panicking and scared What about a pre-reg who dealt with their first emergency case? And much more... There isn't a metric to measure any of the above so often goes missed without acknowledgement.

Optometrists are only valued if they meet their KPIs 🤨 Everything else that comes with role is forgotten. - The ability to make patients feel safe and comfortable.❤️🩹 - The skillset to enhance the patient's eyesight. 👀 - The foresight to diagnose sight-threatening conditions. 🧐 Don't get me wrong - targets are crucial to sustain businesses, salaries and employment. But there's more value to an Optometrist than just how many glasses we sell. Tag an Optom who deserves to know that their work is valued 👇🏼 #optometrist #eyecare #optics

Optometry is transforming! Advocating for your profession can help stabilize full-scope Optometry and create consistency.