QUESTION 26 OF 30

As an optometrist, how will you keep in touch with your community's needs?

The interviewers want to see that you have an interest in volunteering and giving back to your community. Talk about any volunteer work or community organizations that are close to your heart.

"Currently, I visit the old age home in my area on a regular basis and help the residents with their daily tasks. I think that volunteerism is incredibly important. For that reason, when I am an optometrist, I will be giving back to my community by offering free eye exams to those who cannot afford regular eye care."

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Anonymous Answer

I would love to lead a program in schools that bring awareness to eye health. With laptops and tablets replacing books and writing pads, I feel it’s critical to educate young people about the damage extended screen time can do to our eyes.

Marcie's Feedback

Yes! Without a doubt, this is a pressing issue these days. To build out your answer even more, can you give some additional details about what your program would look like and how you would operate it? Also, discuss why it's important to you to teach young people about this issue. How will it help them?

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