r/optometry is a subreddit with 52k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, eye, optometrist, glasses, and contact lens.
A subreddit for eyecare professionals to discuss relevant topics in the field! This is not a subreddit for patient or prescription questions.
Popular Themes in r/optometry
#1
Advice Requests
: "Dentistry vs Optometry?"
10 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "There seem to be very few “cosmetic” (color enhanced) lenses that are both healthy/permeable and suit patient aesthetic goals"
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "AK Paranoia"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/optometry
#1
Looking For
21 posts
#2
Eye
: "Fluid filled node above my Eye. Can anyone tell me what it is or treatment?"
15 posts
#3
Optometrist
12 posts
#4
Glasses
: "Ayo light therapy Glasses causing eye strain .. any tips?"
11 posts
#5
Contact Lens
7 posts
#6
Struggling
7 posts
#7
Struggling With Vision
7 posts
#8
Lenses
6 posts
#9
Frustrations With Eye Care
6 posts
#10
Struggles With Eye Care Frustrations
6 posts
Flair Used in r/optometry
#1
General
: "There seem to be very few “cosmetic” (color enhanced) lenses that are both healthy/permeable and suit patient aesthetic goals"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/optometry
Yearly
+6k members(12.8%)
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Last updated: July 11, 2026