Here’s to the next generation of OptometristsWelcome to Eye Opener Sessions, the program designed to connect students who are curious about optometry with practicing eye doctors (a.k.a. optometrists or ODs). It’s a student-engagement program—only better. Because, just by answering a few questions about your goals and hobbies, we’ll match ODs with like-minded students. You must be 18 or older to participate.
ASCO facilitates introducing undergraduate students to professionals in the field of optometry but the professionals who participate in this program are not ASCO personnel and ASCO does not control and is not responsible for the communications or relationship between the professionals and the students.
Get a sticker bomb pack
Whether you’re a student signing up for an Eye Opener Session or an OD who’s going to host one, you may get sticker bombed on us – a bunch of awesome and unique stickers to show just how much you love optometry. (While supplies last)
Discussion Guide
Here are some things to keep in mind to help you have a successful session with your eye doctor.
- Purpose
These sessions are intended to give you a better understanding of what a career in optometry is like.
- How long?
Choose from 30- or 60-minute virtual conversations, or half- or full-day shadow sessions.
- Goal
Get real-life insight and advice, and help see the “big picture” of optometry. Here are some things you can ask your mentor about:
- Their experience in the optometry field
- How optometry has been a rewarding profession for them
- A typical day at their practice
- What optometry school was like
- Their advice for someone thinking about a future in optometry
- Ask about the various specialties of optometry, and their POV on the future of the field
- About you
Share a little about yourself, where you are in school and what you’re studying.
- Do it again?
Would like to meet for another virtual session or shadow day?
- Stay in touch
Ask if there’s a way to stay in touch in case you have additional questions.