Community Analysis Project:

HONG KONG

            My dream is to participate in optometric missions in third-world countries, such as China and Africa.  In order to financially provide for the mission trips, I would have to work.  I have selected Hong Kong because it is my hometown.  At the same time, In order to work efficiently in my optometric mission in China, I would like to learn more about the common ocular diseases in Chinese population.  Hence, it would be appropriate to work in an environment where I am familiar and comfortable with.  Moreover, I would like to work near my family and friends so that my health-care service is easily accessible to them.  Although optometry is not as well known as ophthalmology in Hong Kong, I am determined to work with the other optometrists to raise the awareness of eye health and emphasize the existence of optometry.  Currently, the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong is offering a Programme in Optometry.  Hopefully, it will be the beginning of an important milestone in optometry.