WARNING! WATCH BEFORE DOING OPHTHALMOLOGY | 5 REASONS NOT TO DO OPHTHALMOLOGY 

This definitely helped me want to be a ophthalmologist even more

Would love to see a follow up video on why to go into ophthalmology! Great video.

I've been practicing ophthalmology for 21 years. This is a very good summary of considerations. The patients you choose to treat aren't generally "completely healthy" otherwise though. They are generally elderly with significant comorbidities. A lot of folks walking around with hypertension and diabetes. But you're doing a plastics rotation with lots of elective procedures in middle aged and younger patients so your view is a bit skewed perhaps. Or mine is since I primarily do a lot of cataract and glaucoma surgery based procedures and those patients trend older. Nice mention of Kelman. Historical aspects of ophthalmology are fun and interesting.

Awesome content! Really useful as a rising fourth-year student applying into ophtho. Would love to see a video on patient presentations in ophtho. Would be super helpful before starting ophtho rotations and aways this spring. Keep up the great work!

Great video and good summary. The clinic volume is the hardest for me as a practicing ophthalmologist. Seeing 70 patients in a day can wear you out. Still, I think this is the coolest field of medicine and am grateful that I can treat eyes for a living.

This video just really helped me confirm that ophthalmology is for me, appreciate this - thanks Dr. Keenum!

Can you please make a video on getting into ophtho? Like step scores (1 and 2 ), research, networking, application builders, what you did, etc.

Thankyou.this is a perspective not many give.

I worked as a tech for an ophthalmologist and let me tell y’all that he was like a machine. Non stop seeing patients all day everyday and constantly trying to provide the best eye care. It looked so mentally exhausting to do and felt like he would burn out but he was so passionate about what he did. I really admire ophthalmologists because I would never imagine myself doing what they do.

Thank god! that all of those reasons were the things I liked about ophthalmology..!

Thanks for posting this! I recently have been wanting to pursue opthalmology and this video was very informative and supported my decision even more!

My 85 year old Dad had a neurological disorder that resembled Alzheimer's. He also had retinal issues which required many visits to a top Ophthalmology group in Boston. His doctor was a senior staff member who happened to have grown up in Appalachia. During one laser session my Dad,who had hearing problems and general confusion,couldn't keep his eye still. But his doctor kept trying...and as he was working he whispered to me,in a light hearted way, "this is like shooting squirrels back home". I'll never forget that.

This should be called, 5 things we like about ophtalmology :). Nice video, wish you all the best mate.

Thank you! I️ just got into med school and start in the fall and have been wanting to get info on specialties as I️ think about options I’d like to pursue. Videos like these have been godsends.

YEAAAHH BOY IM GOING TO FOCUS ON OPHTHALMOLOGY.

Please keep up the vedios, they are really inspiring..! 👍🏻

I’m an Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma specialist and now I’m a Stay at home mom. Stumble on your video after put my kid into bed. Gosh, now I miss my practice and OR so much 🥲

All of these sound like positives to me 🥰 Thank you for sharing!

Ive never even got into medschool yet, but if I'm going to take a speciality . I really want to be an opthalmologist (unless i find another unknown speciality that strikes me) .. all those reasons you've said ,i don't mind .. made me further love that field.. still not saying it won't be hard . A loooong way to goooo😵

I wanna be an ophthalmologist even more this is amazing thank youu

MS1 here trying to decide what specialty I should go after. This video of why “not to” just made me want to lol. Thanks!

I'm an orthopedic surgery resident and I'm switching to ophthalmology. I found your explanation very useful. Thank you

i love your videos and insight into ophtho... thank you so much... keep up the good work!

Hate rounds, love outpatient settings & the constant evolution of the field is so fascinating - highly considering 🙈 Did you sit the Duke Elder or an equivalent? Thanks for such a brilliant video!

I'm a senior in highschool trying to figure out what to do with my life lol. I'm probably going to a community college for two years to save money but am very interested in going to med school. Thanks doc.

Great video!!!

Opthalmology is very competitive here in the Uk. Personally I love it.

1) procedure heavy A) if you dont like procedures dont do it... good thing i enjoy hands on. 2) dislike clinic (fast pace workspace?) 3) treating mostly healthy patients A) other comments mention that this depends on what youre doing... cataract sufferers will tend to be older id imagine. 4) giving up large areas of medicine to focus on the eye A)... isnt that the point of choosing a specialty? Eyes are the single most important organs on the body, excluding vitals. 5) volatility of the specialty (new tech) A) being able to handle adapting to different things is an important factor of being a doctor. By this measure, an Ophthalmologist would be more of a “doctor” than a Pediatric doctor (as his point 4 explained what a “doctor” is).

Thank you so much. That's was very helpful

Love your channel! I'm an incoming M1 this fall. Do you have any advice/tips on getting exposure/being a better applicant to Opthalmology(residency)? Thanks!

Nice overview. Background music vocals are a little distracting. Thanks for sharing your insights into the world of optho!

Love it!

This video helped me to confirm that I want to be an opthalmologist. Thank you!

Keep up the good videos, they're getting better with time.

THIS OPENED MY EYES MORE ON OPHTHALMOLOGY RESIDENCY 😮❤️

Very helpful video!

Very helpful！Thank you！

What a great video!

Hate rounds, love outpatient settings & the constant evolution of the field is so fascinating - highly considering 🙈 Did you sit the Duke Elder or an equivalent?

i really enjoyed your video, it's awsome man, i know one day you will be something big. i am an img who wants to get in ophthalmology residency in the US i have 2 concerns though 1. what are my acceptance changes? 2. what do i need to have in my cv to increase my acceptance possibility i would really appreciate your help, and thanks for the videos you make

really thanks a lot. This video is really inspiring . As an ophthalmologist I was a little bit depressed because of what happened to me these days. Your video just gave me conficence.

I finished up my undergrad degree last year and I am now working as a medical scribe in Ophthalmology! I have worked in Retina/ Uveitis and Oculoplastics. I am curious, at this point in your residency, what are your favorite subspecialties?

what should you take during med school if you want to be an ophthalmologist?? im just a high school student so...

Good analysis ☺️

Tq so much and i decide firmer for ophthalmologist pathway and gl everone.🧡

The 4th reason is more applicable to me.....😀

I have just completed my MD. I was hesitating which filled to choose for residency, now I am sure I will be an ophthalmologist! Thank you 😊

Very helpful video sir

hello, for my biology project i have to do some research on a medicine branch and i chose ophtalmology. Its because i find it very interesting and i might study that. And if you dont mind, i have to ask an ophtalmologist three questions on ophtalmology and itll be very nice to get a quick small answer please if you have the time (i know youre very busy haha). So question 1: what would be your number 1 advice on how to maintain good eye health? question 2: what does your typical day look like? question 3: whats one advice you would give to a student who would like to pursue a career in optalmology? again you can just write quick small answers and if possible by tomorrow because i have the presentation on thursday morning loll so i apologize for the rush) i thank you very much sir and wish you a good day.

Yep I love it

I am considering going for MS ophthalmology in India. Your video was very helpful. I just have one question. I have specs and whenever I go to an ophthalmologist, I see them looking through fundoscope and few other devices looking for minute details in the eye. So, Is my refractive error going to be a problem?

Amazing :-)

Hi, great video! I'm also considering doing ophthalmology (not in the states), it's a great specialty and I really like this kind of work and patient contact, so your reasons would rather confirm me. However, I'm seriously nearsighted myself (-10 D, but VA 20/15 with CL) and I worry that my own fear of visual loss would have negative impact on my psyche in the long run. Do you have an opinion on that?

Ophthalmology 🔥

Nice Pikachu doc. Ophthalmology sounds amazing. Who in their right mind enjoys rounding. Lol.

What about Holistic/Alternative medical views on treating cataracts. I'm developing them and hate that all Ophthalmologist tell me I need the surgery as there is no way to arrest/diminish cataracts. PLEASE comment on this! There are Drs who offer microcurrent and light therapies like Dr Berne and Dr Kondrot. Can someone please comment on this path. Thanks

Do you think that going to optometry school instead of medical school negates the fifth point?

I remember my eye was blurry and kind of hurting I went to an Optometrist office that was next door the lady checked my eye and said it was probably just allergies. The next day it was worse so I went to another Optometrist that was next to my house and the guy looked at it and said "Look I am not a Dr. but I can tell something is very wrong with your eye" He told me that his friend who was a Ophthalmologist was visiting him and he wanted me to wait for him to look at it. I waited and a nice elderly gentlemen with a bow tie came in looked at my eye and said "You Need to Go to the Emergency Room Right Now". So I drive to emergency room the Dr. looks at it and says you got "Marginal Cornea Degeneration" He said well this may sound crazy but were going to Superglue a contact to your eye which will allow the small tear to heal up and that should fix it. That was one of the scariest moments in my life the thought of loosing my eye scared the crap out of me.....

Hello, I have a question : to become an ophthalmologist is it mandatory to do surgery? Or can we just open our own firm and do some consultation instead of being in the clinics ?

You can always come to india to improve your surgical where I can help all residents

Does medical school go through the specialities before letting you choose?

As an ophthalmologist, are you still confident enough in prescribing for or managing at least the most common chronic diseases like hypertension or diabetes?

Definitely helped me to not opt it

could you do one like this on optometry?

Hello, I have a question, it is difficult to do ophthalmology for foreigners help me pleace

I love you doctor 💕❤️

Very worthwhile to watch but disappointed with negative tone, primarily of emphasis on drawbacks of profession. No need either for scary attention-getting"warning" title. Every vocation has its minuses. Would have preferred a more balanced presentation of pro's and con's in entering an ophthalmology education. I volunteer in animal sheltering and often bring animals to vet clinics. I am concerned about the scarcity of veterinary ophthalmologists to treat animals' eyes. If a medical student loses interest in continuing their studies based on your five reasons, maybe they can consider switching to the veterinary side. Dogs, cats, and other animals endure some serious eye disorders; they can be very challenging to both treat and handle, more so than humans. Those new vet ophthalmology students would definitely not end up being bored. Thank you very much for a great video.

It is an expertise that requires not just a 20/20 vision, it is the Windows of thy Soul. KJV 1611. Preserved.

Hi..sir....I have a problem....that I have small eyes but my eye sight is ok....I have very small, half closed eyes....is it possible to get big heathy beautiful eyes....at the age of 16... I am just 16 years old now...sir please help me 😥😥😥😥😥😥😥 ...sir please help

Can you help me Is it ok if the doctor has put the dilated eyesdrop 3 time in the same eye ??

May husband have katara,pleas help😢

I wish I could go back in time, I just couldn't afford college, its not fair

Please i read Optometry in school and i want to further to Ophthalmology. How do i do it without going through 4 years medical school again?

5. astigmatism(difficult on microscope)

00:46 Magically appearing eyeball

How is the relationship between optometrists and ophthalmologists ?

I am a complete lay person who is just interested in everything and I am so impressed by your honesty regading your profession Thank you so much

Ophthalmology is awesome. Only downside for me is the declining reimbursement rate. Ophthalmologists are doormats when it comes to fighting the government and insurance companies. Cataract surgery has gone down from $2000 to $600. This why cataract surgeons push the "premium" IOLs so hard. Regular cataract surgery might not even be worth doing (financially) at the rate it is going. 😖

I need to choose my resident and I cant decide between ophthalmology and anesthesiology. When Im on ophthalmology clinic Im missing so much that adrenalin but Im not sure how smart it is to choose anesthesiology coz so it brings so many stress.

Do you have any D.O colleagues in the ophthalmology field?

"Patients that just want to see better." Oh yeah!!!!!!

In fact, this video is the best way to advertise Ophthalmology! What kind of stupid arguments are there that speak against studying ophthalmology ????

And is it possible to become an ophthalmologist and to specialize in the clinical (not surgical) side of ophthalmology?? Or eye surgery is something that every ophthalmologist must do ??

can we please talk about the eye in the background

It looks like ophthalmology is calling for me to study it. What about difficulty of studying?

Are optometrist stealing the job of the ophthalmologists or there are so many patients that without optometrists the system would crash? I live in Greece and people here still prefer to get prescriptions from ophthalmologist. But if it changes like in US maybe it would hurt the field even in my country.

Sir why from my eyes keechi ki coming out in every minute ... And my both eyes palak is doing up and down in seconds ,why is it happening so sir...?...

this should be titled 5 reasons to DO OPHTHALMOLOGY ❤

How many hours do ophthalmology residents work a day?

Did you always want be an optho going into medical school

Diploma opthalmology fees

6th reason not to do ophthalmology is cost of clinic setup. Ist huge and not worth it.

that bedsheet is a red flag

he's kinda handsome💫😅

I think u play guitar alot as from ur gesture movements

The thing that matter is money

Sir plz response back to me ?

Can Red-Green color blind people join Ophthalmology Training? Asking for a friend...

Pta hai bhai gyaN Mt pel

Ophthalmology is only 5 years in USA? That explains a lot. It's 7yrs training plus 1-2 years fellowships in the UK 😁