WHY I CHOSE OPHTHALMOLOGY | A Resident's Perspective 👁👁

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In this one, I'll go over why i chose ophthalmology, why you could consider doing ophthalmology, and why for me it is the best specialty. Ophthalmology offers some great perks and is in my opinion one of the coolest types of surgery there is, these are seven of the main reasons I picked ophthalmology as a specialty. If you're a medical student looking to decide on a specialty, consider ophthalmology. Choosing a medical specialty can be a nerve-wracking experience as a medical student. Try to inform yourself about all the options the best you can then go with your gut!

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@abdulrahmanmohamed7923 Ай бұрын

You actually mentioned most of the stuff I love about ophthalmology, I think that this specialty feeds my perfectionism as I like to know all about something instead of just have knowledge about so many things together. I also draw and use my hands alot, so I need a speciality that makes me capable of “acquire a skill and master it” as you mentioned. Finally, the charity campaigns and doing free surgeries for those areas lacking medical care is really the corner stone of my ophthalmology dream, and whenever I feel tired and think that I’m an IMG so it actually makes it even harder to be an ophthalmologist, I remember that this specialty will help me provid proper healthcare to those outreached, poor places.

@LondonNano 4 жыл бұрын

So eloquently put Zach- nice video. Although this might sound a bit obnoxious, Ophthalmology is one of the few specialties where other specialties cannot interfere. For example, a nephrologist can always interfere in the managment of a cardiologist or neurologist etc. BUT, ophthalmologists are highly valuable to other specialties in the diagnosis of life-threatening conditions. We are sought after in cases such as diagnosing potential child abuse (non-accidental injury)- a difficult skill in paediatrics, potential brain pathology in ALL age groups, and picking up dangerous diagnoses even during routine checks. In polytrauma (e.g. a RTA)- the potential to save someone's eye over-rules many other injuries except for where the life is in danger. We're basically top dogs, and Zach is on his way to being a great ophthalmologist and KZfaqr ;)

@doctoreyeballmd7493 4 жыл бұрын

LondonNano, you always have the best and most insightful comments. I completely agree. I appreciate it! Cheers

@tikipalm 4 жыл бұрын

You are such an intelligent and interesting person, I bet your parents are very proud

@doctoreyeballmd7493 4 жыл бұрын

That's kind thank you!

@MrStimulant9 3 жыл бұрын

It is such a beautiful field, im 2nd years Ophthalmology resident and I really like it ,mostly because I can see what wrong is, Technology which means a future to develop and ofc Life-Work Balance.

@samfick4897 6 ай бұрын

Great video Dr. Zac. I’m just a freshman at uni right now, but I love watching your videos. They keep me well informed and inspired. You’re impacting a lot of people 💯

@KianaJens 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I am on a path to medical school and hope to be an ophthalmologist. This video was very affirming. Thank you!

@doctoreyeballmd7493 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support. Good luck to you on your journey it is a great field and you definitely can't go wrong with it. Cheers!

@dr.deffala9871 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing .. keen follower and all the best

@dreammedico3494 4 жыл бұрын

Helpful info Keep up the good videos

@doctoreyeballmd7493 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Will do

@ptcapc 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting you mentioned Nepal! My roommate’s (who is also an MS3) family is in the USA because an ophthalmologist sponsored them to get here long ago after meeting them in the villages of Nepalese mountains. An even more fun fact is that doc taught my friends dad how to do cataract surgery and he ended up performing many many surgeries on his own with very limited resources. Helped the blind see again… amazing. Also your videos are amazing!

@lydiagreat 3 жыл бұрын

Ur sooooo smart... Ophthalmologist is my dream job 🥰

@doctoreyeballmd7493 3 жыл бұрын

best of luck to you!

@Mahnoor1725 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this video😊

@doctoreyeballmd7493 4 жыл бұрын

Sure!

@jadtibi8755 4 жыл бұрын

Best of luck for your third year!

@doctoreyeballmd7493 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@saadahyounis 3 жыл бұрын

Your perspective amazed me, I’ve never thought this way! It helped me a lot 🤩🤩👍🏼 you opened new ways of thinking mashallah

@saadahyounis 3 жыл бұрын

Especially number 1,2,7 and the one about lifestyle forgot its number. I think they’re so relevant to me 👌🏼🌟

@doctoreyeballmd7493 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼 I’m glad it helped!!

@emadaddinrassam1525 Жыл бұрын

Thanks alot We love you

@doctoreyeballmd7493 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@pnp072000 4 жыл бұрын

How difficult is it to match into? I heard that it's in the SF Match and not the regular one. I'm going to take step 1 next year.

@dr-ahmedabdelgalilhablas8959 3 жыл бұрын

Great

@swathikirank1230 Жыл бұрын

great

@scottcampbell1635 Ай бұрын

This is an awesome video. How good were you with your hands prior to med school? I feel like my hands are okay, nothing special. Are there good ways to improve my dexterity now?

@AjaySingh-hk3dw 4 жыл бұрын

So in 😍 with ........

@floranissen294 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for ur videos, ur awesome I want this speciality for the same main reasons, but I'm a little bit scared about my ability to be a surgeon because I didn't decide that earlier in medschool, do you have any advice for me ?

@doctoreyeballmd7493 4 жыл бұрын

I think some people may be more coordinated and gifted as surgeons, but I think it is very few people who cannot become good enough at it if they work hard. The physical demands to do these surgeries are less than you would think. As far as when you decided to go into the field during med school, I think it just depends. It may be more difficult if you've never done any ophtho rotations or research but deciding late in and of itself won't preclude you, I know people who decided very late to do ophthalmology and did fine. As long as you have a compelling reason as to why you want to do it and your other stats hold up I don't think deciding later is necessarily a detriment in and of itself.

@floranissen294 3 жыл бұрын

@@doctoreyeballmd7493 " a compelling reason " well , yes : it's my favorite speaciality till now . Thank u so much for answering me ; I agree , I think it's all about confidence and HARD work!

@Drew-uv2zi 4 жыл бұрын

The worst part about ophthalmology is trying to fit all the things you like about it in your personal statement for residency application.

@doctoreyeballmd7493 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, I can't say enough good things about the specialty.

@gagandalal5233 Жыл бұрын

Can u fill it over here ? The things one may like about the field..

@janathansmall5089 2 жыл бұрын

i love this vide

@Life2dmax1 4 жыл бұрын

How many hours/week do you think the avg ophtho attending at a private practice works? What about retina? I know they tend to work a bit more/are on call

@doctoreyeballmd7493 4 жыл бұрын

I think it’s highly variable and There is a lot of opportunity to structure your work day how you would like. Sam may work four days a week and others will do 11 hour days five days a week. I think it just depends on how busy you want to be. I would say retina can be a bit busier. Some of the private practice ones I’ve worked with may go 10 hours a day.