Founder & Purpose

Hello Everyone, 

My name is Ben Murphy, I'm from Raleigh, North Carolina, and I'm a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Go Heels!).

I'm currently on the Pre-Optometry track (aspiring eye doctor), and am majoring in the Hussman School of Journalism and Media with an intended concentration in Health Communication & Marketing, as well as a minor in Neuroscience. 

As someone who's always seeking to learn more about the eyes and eye care, I've found it surprisingly difficult to come across simple and synthesized sources of such information. Additionally, I've been asked countless times by family members, friends, and classmates questions like "Optometry? Does that have to do with the eyes?" or "Optometrists? Do they have to go to medical school? Do they perform surgeries?" Therefore, with all this in mind, I was inspired to create OPTOmist: an easily accessible and consolidated online education platform that seeks to provide simple answers to everything eye and eye care-related. 

If you're interested in learning more about OPTOmist, please return to the home menu and continue exploring!

Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!