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Why I want to become an Optometrist

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Why I want to become an Optometrist

Optometry was not always the obvious option for a professional path for me. When I was

growing up back in Cuba, nobody in my extended family earned a professional degree. I did not

have somebody to look up to for motivation, but my mother was always there in my life. She was

the gasoline that kept the fire going. She was the one who insisted that “if you have the intellect

to do it, do something wonderful with it.” I have always enjoyed learning something new and

pushing myself intellectually. Because of my passion for animals, my family assumed I wanted

to be a veterinarian. As I grew older, I pondered becoming a bioengineer, and the thought of

being a veterinarian faded. My high school classes shifted my concentration to math and science,

and there was no turning back. I knew I wanted to work in research while still helping people,

but I wasn’t sure which route to choose.

During my first two years as a college student at the Florida international university,

where I finished a bachelor’s in biological science and a Mino in interdisciplinary studies, I

worked as a high school tutor while figuring out my route. During my freshman year, I worked

two part-time jobs and had a full-time academic load. Initially, I considered tutoring to be only a

“job.” My perspective rapidly shifted as I became more engaged with the pupils. I worked for a

state-funded organization that chose high school children from low-income households and

mentored them to become first-generation college students. Because math was my strong suit,

my boss assigned me to work one-on-one with a sophomore who was suffering in geometry. I

was impressed with the parental participation and support shown in relation to the student’s

grade. After one of the sessions, the student’s mother informed me that both of her children had

retinitis pigmentosa, a rare inherited eye illness. This illness impairs the eye’s capacity to react to

light, resulting in gradual vision loss. The student’s mother was afraid that her daughter’s ailment
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might be the source of her daughter’s learning disability. I informed her that we would spend as

many hours as she needed to study the chapter teachings and assist her with her assignments.

I was motivated to improve the student’s GPA and pique the student’s interest in

arithmetic. I told my pupils that I, too, am a student, learning new things every day and that there

would be challenges to conquer, but the important thing is never to give up. I was ecstatic about

the student’s hard work and progress in her least favorite subject during tutoring sessions. I was

shocked to learn that she had advanced two letter grades after the quarter. There is no better

feeling than seeing a kid flourish right in front of your eyes. Every day that I served for this

project, I got to see seniors leave for their dream institutions. Mentoring was the most fulfilling

job I’ve ever had. It is invaluable to assist others in achieving their objectives.

After learning about the eye condition that impacted my student, I resolved to study on

my own time. I was intrigued by the mechanism through which the eye lost its optical

understanding, and I had so many unresolved concerns about retinitis pigmentosa. Having to

attend the optometrist annually, my nearsightedness began to grow, and I was always intrigued

as to why that was the situation. During my study session, I noticed myself being entangled into

a whole realm of medical, health, and science that I had not contemplated before. This new,

undiscovered realm captured me, and I was left yearning to know more. Several months

following my newfound interest, I saw my optometrist. Going to the optometrist’s clinic was an

event I continuously looked forward to despite my ever-changing medication. At the visit, I

showered the doctor with questions regarding my eye wellness, sight, and her job, eventually. I

have always had a pleasant encounter at the optometrist’s office, and that day I announced my

vocation.
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Once I decided to pursue optometry as a career, I firmly stuck by my decision. I

recognized that I required more experience in my desired career, which is why I’d want to attend

Nova South Eastern University, which is one of the best universities in the country and provides

the best optometry program. I believe that the perfect candidate for the future optometrist should

be a person who understands the relationship between technology and optometry while also

appreciating that optometry is as much artistry as it is a science. My resolve to become an

optometrist became stronger over the course of several years of study. As I gained a greater

understanding of myself, the more I studied about this profession. I chose optometry for its

multidisciplinary nature, intellectual difficulties, and, most significantly, the gratification that

comes with knowing that I can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives via the act of

healing.

I’ve never had any doubts about my desire to work in the field of biomedical science. I

studied several scientific classes during my college years to ensure that I am well-prepared to

seek further study in this field. During a Human Biology course, I realized that the human body

is perhaps the most incredible piece of machinery ever created. One of the most fascinating

components is the human eye. This organ provides us with the visual sense, enabling us to learn

more about our surroundings than any other four senses. I’ve known since that instant that I want

to be an optometrist.

I was lucky to intern and work for a well-known ophthalmologist and one optometrist in

the south Miami region. I felt really privileged to work for a physician with such a humble and

honest demeanor. I assisted patients with check-in, arranging eye appointments, and gathering

insurance details at the front desk. Following graduation, I returned to my neighborhood and

began shadowing optometrists in my area. I observed an optometrist who was active in the
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community in which I live. He founded a non-profit organization for poor vision, and while I

was first afraid, his lovely nature and connection with his clients humanized him in my view.

Apart from observing optometrists, I chose to return to the Trio program. I was reminded of how

rewarding it was to assist the next generation. As a result, I became a peer tutor/mentor

instructing biology and math, putting my science degree to use. My future ambitions as an

optometrist include giving back to and serving the low-income neighborhood where I live. I want

to begin by joining a group practice and eventually open my own clinic. Being multilingual

would enable me to serve the bulk of the region’s Spanish-speaking patients.

One of the primary reasons I chose Optometry is interacting directly with individuals and

forming deep ties. Tutoring Math and Science over the past years has been a consistent source of

joy due to the faith my students invested in me and the visible impact I felt I had on their

academic achievements. Becoming an optometrist seemed to be a natural progression for me. My

numerous experiences have all influenced and confirmed my decision to pursue a career in

optometry.

Nova southeastern university is without a doubt my first option owing to the outstanding

level of optometry education offered here. I believe that the twenty-first century will be an

exciting time for optometric developments. I aspire to be at the forefront of providing a clear

vision to all individuals, regardless of age. I believe that with Nova university, I have a chance of

becoming one of the greatest optometrists and accomplishing my dream of helping others as I

also get satisfaction in life by doing so. I hope that I will get a chance to be admitted to Nova

university so that I can later give back to the community through my services as an optometrist.