An OMD generally has at least 7 years of education after finishing college(pre-med). And even those at the bottom of the class can start out at over $100K if they go to work in an established practice. It may take a little more time if they start out with a new single shingle. But even it they have a great many "bad habits" they don't start out at less than $50K. In fact I wouldnt be supprised if a resident's salary isn't near that now.
I think most O.D.'s can start at around $100K now. I am not knocking this as long as it is made honorably. I do admit to a bit of envy.
Now if the earnings are less than honorable, i.e. forcing un-needed tests, and tests and equipment that are there to "impress the patient", Sticking it to the insurance company just because "the code is there." Then I have problems with this. Doing a refraction but not presenting the result and not stating it was done because "it isn't covered by insureance" then I have a problem with this. But another man's honor or lack of same is not my problem personally.
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