I have been mesmerised by the level of depth and complexity involved in the human eye. Being able to examine the retina alone can lead to the diagnosis of many life-changing illnesses from diabetes to glaucoma. This has left me fascinated as optometrists can come about crucial discoveries by just looking into the eyes, and therefore the work of an optometrist is somewhat similar to a detective’s investigation. Additionally the work of optometrists has resulted in shaping the lives of numerous individuals. However, unfortunately blindness still affects 90% of humans within developing countries despite the constant advancing technology within the healthcare in the developed world. This has fuelled my urge to study optometry so that one day I can bring about a change as everyday life relies upon sight.
The varieties of experiences i have gained within the health sector have given me an insight in the importance of such roles. I was given the opportunity to shadow a surgeon and an ENT medical team at Agha Khan Hospital in Pakistan, where I was able to watch the …show more content…
Additionally I also was able to take part in voluntary work at St Joseph’s hospice in a less developed country, whilst there I organised events for children with disabilities who were neglected by society. This was an amazing experience as it opened the realities of life, it emphasised on the level of privilege we have compared to them. Sadly the children at the centre were only a small minority of disabled children in the country that were being cared for. Despite being one of the saddest experiences, working at the centre increased my leadership skills as I led many events for the children and helped teach them basic English and maths. This is something that I would want to take
The varieties of experiences i have gained within the health sector have given me an insight in the importance of such roles. I was given the opportunity to shadow a surgeon and an ENT medical team at Agha Khan Hospital in Pakistan, where I was able to watch the …show more content…
Additionally I also was able to take part in voluntary work at St Joseph’s hospice in a less developed country, whilst there I organised events for children with disabilities who were neglected by society. This was an amazing experience as it opened the realities of life, it emphasised on the level of privilege we have compared to them. Sadly the children at the centre were only a small minority of disabled children in the country that were being cared for. Despite being one of the saddest experiences, working at the centre increased my leadership skills as I led many events for the children and helped teach them basic English and maths. This is something that I would want to take