Monthly Archives: September 2017
POP-UP POLL: The Option for X – RESULTS
In June, Washington, DC, became the first driver's licensing division to give people the option of using the gender-neutral X designation.
The Stickiness Factor
A lot of providers struggle with whether they even want more managed care patients.
Center Provides Students Hands-on Education Beyond Didactic Training
Charissa Lee, OD, FAAO, didn’t see herself taking on a role in education, despite an early childhood plan of becoming a teacher.
Twin Sisters Put a Different Spin on “Double Doctor” Days
Sammy Hashemian, OD, and her twin sister, Honey Hashemian, OD, each came across the idea of becoming an optometrist at a different point in her undergraduate career at UCLA.
Educate Patients on Conditions, Treatments and Products That Can Help
Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, provides a high level of patient education to all of her patients.
OD Brings Doctor’s Perspective Into Recruiter Role
Pamela Riedy, OD, MBA, loves to hear the questions that optometry students ask her.
Extend Your Patient Education Into the Recommendation Phase
“I’ve always been big on educating patients,” says Laura DePoe, OD.