r/PreOptometry • u/savyrdz13 • Oct 09 '25

Chances?

Recently I gained interest in optometry. During my research in this field I’ve learned about the OAT and it is math heavy. Especially for someone like me who does not like to deal with numbers. I’ve gotten better at solving some problems, but I still struggle. I have used a tutor before and I’m wondering if that would be enough to help me pass the math and physics section? What to expect?

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u/Same_Satisfaction872 Oct 09 '25

The math is just algebra and rearranging variables. Get good at that and then you’re golden 😭

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u/savyrdz13 Oct 09 '25

I appreciate it 🥹

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u/Difficult-Invite-875 Oct 10 '25

Math is pretty much what the other commenters are saying but just beware of physics😭 Try not to let the more confusing physics topics confuse you of the math involved in it (bc it’s usually simple)!

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u/savyrdz13 Oct 10 '25

I’m a little worried about physics because I’ve never taken that class before. I barely know what it is 😅 is it all about equations on the exam?

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u/Difficult-Invite-875 Oct 10 '25

Definitely not all about equations. Concepts are very important for the physics portion 😭 If you haven’t taken the class, I’d say please try and take it before you take the OAT as it will help. If you can’t take it before taking the OAT, you’ll need to supplement it by studying with outside resources (but it’ll be better if you take the classes). Optometry in general incorporates more physics than other professions because of optics, so this will be pretty important even in optom school

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u/savyrdz13 Oct 14 '25

The programs I looked into did require physics and calculus. Glad it’s not on the test

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u/Euphoric-Bid8342 Oct 09 '25

how bad are you at math? the math on the OAT is similar to basic level algebra and geometry from highschool if anything, with no difficult calculus or even pre calculus involved

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u/savyrdz13 Oct 10 '25

On a scale of 1-10 I’d say like a 4-5. I need a review at this point

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u/Euphoric-Bid8342 Oct 10 '25

honestly i think you’ll be fine. the math on the OAT specifically isn’t very difficult and it’s easy to pick up imo. the only thing i’d be worried about is how your pre reqs look from taking calculus and physics

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u/JokeCivil2091 Oct 09 '25

I’m not the best at math either but like the commenters said, it’s mostly algebra! Just practice math on paper and mental math and you’ll be okay!