Monthly Archives: November 2016

For nearly 24 years—essentially her entire working career—Louise Sclafani, OD, FAAO, has been at the University of Chicago in Illinois.

Jaclyn Garlich, OD, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, admits that she was feeling guilty about not keeping up with all of the news going on in the profession.

The germ of an idea that sprouted four years ago at a summer research institute sponsored jointly by the American Optometric Association and the American Academy of Optometry is now a pilot study—and could, one day, be even more.

According to the 2016 ECP Compensation Study, an annual report produced by Jobson Optical Research in conjunction with Local Eye Site, showed that the average compensation reported for employed ODs was $108,673 in 2015.

Jenn Sowers, OD, bought a practice last July, barely a year after she graduated from optometry school.

Adriana Palumbo, OD, spent many years on a steady career path.

More of the retiring ODs today are men. More of those coming into the profession are women.

By Josephine Owoeye, OD, MPH—When I was about 10 years old, I had my first eye exam and I needed eyeglasses. I remember being impressed by the way I was taken care of…

Earlier this year, Vandhana Sharda, OD, MSc, FAAO, took on the role of chief of optometry for Atrius Health…

Glance through the listings of practices for sale these days and the majority of the solo practices being sold are currently owned by men.