r/optometry is a subreddit with 52k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, optometrist, glasses, vision, 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
Pain & Anger
: "Eye concerns"
3 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Cheaper alternatives to Biofinity XP Torics?"
2 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "residency advice"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/optometry
#1
Looking For
21 posts
#2
Optometrist
10 posts
#3
Glasses
: "Can I order Glasses online with this prescription?"
10 posts
#4
Vision
: "Serous PED"
7 posts
#5
Contact Lens
7 posts
#6
Struggling
7 posts
#7
Struggling With Vision
7 posts
#8
Eye
: "Does VSS include trembling-shaking / dimming / flashing-flickering / flashing closed Eyes / sore Eye and head pain (especially in dimmer places) / neck pain / brain fog / fatigue /"
7 posts
#9
Lenses
6 posts
#10
Prescription
: "Can an optometrist refuse filling a Prescription during an exam and still bill the patient?"
6 posts
Flair Used in r/optometry
#1
General
: "What has made the biggest difference in reducing no-shows in the office?"
7 posts
Member Growth in r/optometry
Yearly
+6k members(12.9%)
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Last updated: August 1, 2026