[optimal] Re: pathway for Ophthalmic Photography
- From: CPMC Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center <cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:09:48 -0700
Mines more tragic. I turned a scandal into a career. Dating an
optometrist at age 16, fired at 18 ( not from him) for wearing too
revealing clothing at the mall ( optical store) and on to ophthalmic
photography in Northern California after meeting a boy at Shasta Lake
who convinced me that my future lie in Redding California. Dumped him,
stayed at the lake and joined Redding Ophthalmology in 1979. Practice
at Redding California had one of the first fundus cameras ever available
in USA, and the local photo shop thought I was crazy in describing it.
Gee, had I met the right man I might be a rocket scientist now...hahaha
Denice Barsness, CRA, COMT, ROUB, FOPS
Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
CPMC Department of Ophthalmology
2100 Webster Street Suite 212
San Francisco CA 94115
(415) 600-3937 FAX (415) 600-6563
From: optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Alexis Smith
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 12:24 PM
To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optimal] Re: pathway for Ophthalmic Photography
I LOVE all the origin stories : ) I always find it interesting how
people get into this field and where it has taken them.
I was a wedding/portrait/event photographer (self-taught, I had to
nickel and dime my way to my first camera) and applied to a job opening
at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit.
Luckily, they were willing to train and Mark Croswell was willing to
give me a shot!
4 years later I applied to an opening under Richard Hackel at University
of Michigan.
I'm lucky to have experience working underneath great photographers!
Anyone else? : )
Alexis
On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 6:50 AM, Beth Koch <bethkoch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
My lead in was a strong background in general ophthalmology and once
entering the field of retina/vitreous I worked my way learning different
imaging modalities and was trained by one of our photographers who has
been imaging for years and have learned more by shooting for different
docs. One of the Drs who came through the practice was an amazing
teacher and made me learn by analyzing and interpreting my own FAs to
him and he would educate me on what I saw, an amazing teacher!!! When I
am done with my JCAHPO certs I will be working on my OPS certs. I have
been shooting for about 6yrs
Beth Koch COT, ROUB
Retina Consultants of WNY
bethkoch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
bkoch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:bkoch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
(716)908-4105 <tel:%28716%29908-4105>
What we have done for ourselves, alone dies with us,
What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal....
~Albert Pike
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From: optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of robert santora
Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 11:06 PM
To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optimal] Re: pathway for Ophthalmic Photography
Alex
I am in complete understanding on your response to Sarah's question
when this thread started. I am not certain, but the person that
contacted Sarah, first contacted me for guidance into the field. He is a
fashion photographer in NYC that had gone to an Optometry
convention(Vision Expo) in NYC. I could only direct him with my own
back round. So hoping to start the thread you mentioned, here is my
entry story.
I received my BS from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
in Biomedical communications. The program had two tracks. Biomedical
Illustrators/Photo-Cine Photography. The program combined the first year
freshmen medical courses with the Communications department. The
Illustrators and photographers had hands on working experience and
classes in their respective disciplines. I spent most of my time on the
Oxberry animation stand and in surgery with Mr. Bolex and a pocket full
of diopters with Mr. Nikon. After graduation my medical portfolio got me
my first Ophthalmic technician job. The rest was training on the job and
a 6 month course at University of Medicine& Dentistry in Newark NJ. The
fact is not one us said as a child, I wanted to be an Ophthalmic
Photographer when we grew up! We were helped along by some one.
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 12:57 PM, Hamm, Chuck W.
<HammC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Alexis here is my "field entry"
USAF 1971-1975 Ophthalmic Surgical Technician covered every aspect from
appointment scheduling to technician to photographer to OR scrub tech. I
consider this a well rounded experience but found the niche of
photographer to be the most rewarding.
Alexis said....
There is no "known" pathway for Ophthalmic Photography except for a
degree from RIT or a lot of luck and hard work.
Speaking of, It would be fun to all compare our entries into the field .
. .
Sincerely,
Alexis
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