2016_SUNY_Optometry_PRR

Highlights of 2015 (Class of 2009) Alumni Survey Response Rate = 38/73 = 52%

 76% of respondents are female

 37% of respondents completed a residency program

 25% are employed by an MD or work as an independent contractor in a MD’s office (primary practice setting)  18% are in solo private practice (11%) or have an equity interest in a group private practice (8%) (primary practice setting)

 52% work in more than one practice setting

 24% work more than 40 hours per week and 24% work 30 hours or less a week

 50% report an income of at least $100,000

 74% frequently treat diseases of the anterior segment

 49% never provide low vision services

 59% never provide vision therapy services

 42% felt that the OD program did not prepare them to provide low vision services

 26% felt that the OD program did not prepare them to provide pre ‐ and post ‐ surgical care

 82% and 100% agreed or strongly agreed that the on ‐ campus and off ‐ campus clinical experiences, respectively, provided a sound basis for practicing optometry  95% agreed or strongly agreed that the curriculum prepared them to keep up with changes in eye care and new technology

 81% agreed or strongly agreed that their student loan payments are manageable

 62% agreed or strongly agreed that student loan payments have influenced their career decisions

 61% strongly disagreed or disagreed that the practice management education received in optometry school was appropriate

 95% do not use the SUNY Optometry library as an information resource

 50% are members of the AOA, 13% are fellows in the AAO and 21% are board certified

 84% visit the SUNY Optometry website at least once a year, with 26% visiting at least bimonthly