r/optometry is a subreddit with 52k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses eye, looking for, optometry, glasses, and contacts.
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
Solution Requests
: "Med students in Canada built an app to study ophthalmology"
11 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "I have this white spot on my eye and it hurts to blink, what could it be"
11 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Second job"
1 post
#4
Opportunities
: "Private practice startup"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/optometry
#1
Eye
: "Used expired prescription Eye drops"
24 posts
#2
Looking For
21 posts
#3
Optometry
: "I'm about to apply to Optometry school at 35 years old."
21 posts
#4
Glasses
19 posts
#5
Contacts
: "15M - Mild right eye discomfort after wearing AquaLens monthly Contacts. Could this be a corneal abrasion or just irritation?"
13 posts
#6
Prescription
: "Used expired Prescription eye drops"
13 posts
#7
Optometrist
12 posts
#8
Struggling
11 posts
#9
Contact Lens
: "Contact Lens Abuse"
10 posts
#10
Lenses
: "Need help finding a replacement frame for these Lenses"
9 posts
Flair Used in r/optometry
#1
General
: "I'm about to apply to optometry school at 35 years old."
22 posts
Member Growth in r/optometry
Yearly
+6k members(12.5%)
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Last updated: June 20, 2026