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Re: Pursuing Optometry as a Career
Rebekah wrote:
I am a grade 12 student from Newfoundland and I am doing a research project about a career in Optometry, as I plan to pursue this career. I am just wondering about a couple things. What are some likes and dislikes you have about this career? What health benefits, pension plans, insurance, etc. are available to optometrists? If you are able to answer any of my questions it would be a great help.
Dr Joan Hansen's response:
Rebekah,
Optometry has been a wonderful career for me, and I believe it is for women in general, as you should be able to dictate your own working hours should you decide to have children, and need to care for them. I like the people contact and the ability to make people smile when they can see better. Occasionally it is not possible to help someone see better and that is not nearly as much fun, but rather something to make the best of. Optometrists generally work for themselves, and as such there are only the pension (RRSP), and insurance plans that you provide for yourself.
Dr. Joan Hansen, Optometrist for CAO
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