I cherish science at school, and I truly do enjoy the abstract concepts inherent in science, therefore I want to work with its real-life applications. I wish to study optometry, because not only do I find the eye anatomy behind it fascinating. I urge to learn as much as I can about it, I want to also make a meaningful change in people's lives.
At A-Level, I study Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.Knowledge in Mathematics has helped me to analyse a problem and solve it in a systematic way. Similarly, knowledge in Chemistry has allowed me to comprehend topics such as bonding between molecules, which intrigues me as it reflects how complex life is built from such simple building blocks. After being introduced to optic nerve damage in a taster course, I read an article called "Is Glaucoma a genetic disease?" written by VisionAware, to find out more. This gave me a brief outline about glaucoma and its impact to the
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I shadowed various opticians as they conducted eye tests, fitted contact lenses and performed a digital retinal photography test and saw detailed pictures of the eye and learned how to distinguish the difference between healthy and unhealthy eye, which built on my A level knowledge. I also had the opportunity to be a part of preparing lenses and glasses for patients, which gave me a better understanding of the different type of lenses. Through this experience I learnt how much I treasure helping patients and feel that improving patients' quality of life by helping them in correcting their vision has developed my communication.I have also worked in a pharmacy where I learned to work in a team and how to engage and help customers. In practice, I learnt about the fundamentals of dispensing prescriptions and observed pharmacists allocate and dispense medications to patients. This experience made me realise how important it was to communicate effectively with the patient, through my work
As a student who is both fascinated with science and desires a career that is dedicated to improving people’s lives, the profession of optometry is a natural fit for me. Wanting to learn more about the profession, I began shadowing several optometrists throughout my time in high school and college. I shadowed in various settings, including two retail chain stores, an ophthalmology office, and a private practice. My goal was to soak up everything about the experience, learning as much as I could from the optometrists as they interacted with patients and assessed their ocular health. I was amazed at how much I was able to learn just from observing other optometrists! One of the most memorable experiences I had while shadowing was when a patient came in with shingles, which the optometrist, Dr. Chelsey Clemens, confirmed was spreading onto her cornea. Dr. Clemens promptly prescribed an antibiotic gel to the patient. It was exciting to observe this patient receive this much-needed care from her
and I recall one patient that would forever change the way I interact with patients. It was
I have developed a newfound confidence in myself that kills and professional competency. My interactions with patients and assertiveness in myself and to carry out a professional discussion and interventions. enhanced not only his communicative skills but as well as immediate reporting, analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the internal and external workplace. Further, becoming involved with committees helped him understand policy and the external situation, as well as government, councils, and regulation, and the way in which to administer the protocols around the plant and people. I have developed a successful rapport with patients, staff and external personnel. I once carried this apprehension and nervousness in patient interactions,
The purpose of this essay is to reflect and critically study an incident from a clinical setting whilst using a model of reflection. This will allow me to analyse and make sense of the incident and draw conclusions relating to personal learning outcomes. The significance of critical analysis and critical incidents will briefly be discussed followed by the process of reflection using the chosen model. The incident will then be described and analysed and the people involved introduced. (The names of the people involved have been changed to protect their privacy) and then I will examine issues raised in light of the recent literature relating to the incident. My essay will include a discussion of communication, interpersonal skills used in the incident, and finally evidence based practice. I will conclude with explaining what I have learned from the experience and how it will change my future actions.
As time progressed and my experiences grew, they became more redundant and rudimentary. I began to feel that becoming a pharmacist may not meet my expectations in terms of the level of patient interaction and the role I would play as a health care provider. It was at this point that I made the decision to branch off and research other health care professions that could play well to my interests and allow for the level of patient care I was looking for.
In this essay, the interactions of the nurse, doctor and patient in the video clip will be discussed from a communication perspective. Supported by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) standard and scholarly articles, the essay will also highlight how communication can affect the quality of patient care, health outcomes and the ability to meet individual patients' needs.
Furthermore it’s very important not to judge the patient pertaining to what they may have to say. Good communication helps nurses build a relationship with their patient. Linking my personal experience from the clinical area relates to the practical side of nursing. It is necessary for communication between the nurse and the patient to be clear, understandable, appropriate and
My father made a successful recovery and I became inspired. I realized that having the gift of sight is something people take for granted. Therefore, when I embarked on my undergraduate journey, I partook in several activities to help foster my thirst for knowledge about optometry. For instance, I became the treasurer of the pre-optometry club at the University of Florida. As an executive board member, I opened doors for others to find their passion for optometry through managing our budget and finances to sponsor trips and activities. Meanwhile, I also worked as a secretary and shadowed at the Eye Associates of Orlando, where I gained practical knowledge. I also volunteered for the KidSight Vision Screening Program where I entered data of visio...
When looking back on the event, I can now acknowledge how unprepared, and unsupported, I was when first introduced to Mrs X. There are many barriers to communication that can lead to the message becoming distorted, and I feel my lack of knowledge and understanding, played a big part. Therefore, as mentioned by Lishman (2009) in order to achieve effective communication, it is important to be aware of the physical, psychological, and social barriers, that could affect the communication process. Being able to effectively communicate, is an essential skill in providing person-centred care. Therefore, it involves learning to communicate effectively even when various barriers to communication are
I have observed and carried out many ophthalmic procedures such as pre-testing and dispensing. Additional clinical checks are carried out using fundus camera which enables the optometrist to analyse the back of the eye and visual fields test which measures the peripheral vision. Being able to adapt to ophthalmic dispensing skills and applying them in practice has been constantly improving my skills. The practice management module has helped me communicate with patients and improving my listening skills not only demonstrates team work but the skill to listen and act upon constructive criticism to evolve as a better
Through contemporary communication, we are educated to deliver exceptional care to our patient in different. As nurse practitioners, we learned how to effectively
After I changed my major, I discovered that biology students were, understandably, focused on getting into medical school. I managed to come across a classmate, named Adriana, who introduced me to optometry. To be honest, I was not thinking about optometry. Most students who plan to apply to medical school major in biology. Adriana, however, held a different view, and that caught my attention. In addition, she has been working at an optometry office for quite sometime. I began to show interest in the optometry field, and I started to consult her and pulling information from her about the field. She helped me...
Luckily, I am very comfortable with patients, which made providing care very easy. I was not afraid to go into other patient’s rooms if they rang for help. I would try my best to help the patients; however, if I needed help I was not afraid to ask a fellow student or nurse on the staff. It is very important to be able to talk to patients and work as a team with fellow coworkers as it made the job easier. On the other hand, I need to go over mother and baby assessments to become more familiar with both. I was able to complete the assessments; I now need to do so in a timelier manner while ensuring I do not forget any key areas. Lastly, it is vital that I continue to go over patient teaching prior to clinical. Being comfortable with the patients made the teaching easier, though I need to become more familiar with all the material that needs to be taught.
I applied what I had learned from shadowing the doctor through interacting with customers as a optician. I wanted to replicate the same intimate interaction the doctor has with his patients by treating the patients with the best possible service. Thus, as I worked with each subsequent patient, I became more and more confident in my communication skills. I am able to educate and inform patients about their insurance benefits, purpose of a test, eye diseases, as well as how their prescription would affect their frame choices and lens options. Over time, I was given the sole responsibility of managing the in-house lab at the office and cutting lenses for prescription eyewear. The technical complexity of blocking, grinding, and putting lenses into frames amazed me as it requires a fine level of dexterity and understanding of optical theory and lens production. Just as a doctor finds satisfaction in prescribing the correct prescription lenses for a patient, there is a strong feeling of fulfillment knowing the lenses were done by myself. By the time patients puts on a new set of glasses, I can immediately tell that they can see better just from them smiling. Their happiness deeply motivates me to serve patients with excellent service as I reflect upon how rewarding it is to help them through every step of the process. The satisfaction of being able to help a person regain
There are many key responsibilities and skill’s needed to be a dispensing optician, which range from consulting with optometrists to carrying out repairs, adjustments, and styling. Delivering effective and informative training sessions to fellow staff and