Yearly Archives: 2019
Top Design Stories of 2019—Part 2
As the year comes to an end, Women In Optometry is looking back at the most-read design stories of 2019. Here are #5 through #1.
Dr. Emily Bjore: $400K in Combined Student Loan Debt Is Gone
Emily Bjore, OD, of Eagen, Minnesota, and her husband had accumulated nearly $400K in student loan debt. Hear how they decided to scrap the 30-year-repayment plan and accelerate the payment—and stuck with it, even after a serious illness.
Different by Design
The schedule at C Klear Vision Optique in Little Rock, Arkansas, maxes out at 10 comprehensive exams per day.
Work Where You Want to Live
What’s Good for the Patient Is Good for the Practice
By Naheed Ahmad, OD—Driving home 19 years ago from my work at a wonderful private practice in the Atlanta area, I saw a sign for a Walmart Supercenter coming soon.
Personal Diagnosis Changes Practice Perspective
Neda Gioia, OD, sketched out a logo for her future practice about two years ago, shortly after she returned to her home state of New Jersey.
Eye Care Startup Company Brings Services to the Worksite
Following her 2016 graduation from the New England College of Optometry, Alina Reznik, OD, FAAO, was searching for something new.
Leverage Year-end Awareness
By Nikki Iravani, OD—What were your end-of-the-year marketing initiatives and promotions, beyond the typical marketing and regular social media posts you have?
OD Takes Her Vision on the Road
Christina Herald, OD, wants older people to live their very best lives.
The Stories That the Eyes Tell
Caroline Quan is a proud advocate for creating a cohesive relationship between the fields of the arts and sciences.







