Monthly Archives: May 2023
Women in the News – May 2023
Women In Optometry regularly recognizes the accomplishments of women ODs in the profession and in their communities in the “Women in the News” series. Have...
President Steps Into Role Ready to Help Prepare Optometric and Health Care Leaders
When Julie A. Schornack, OD, MEd, was installed as only the second president of Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) in late April, she also accepted...
Optometry Divas Expands Its Reach to Four New Cities
Optometry Divas, an optometric women's networking group, is expanding into four new cities: Boston, Massachusetts; San Antonio, Texas; New York, New York; and Los...
Community-The Family You Choose
"Family" isn't just a buzzword; for WO board member Beverly Bianes, OD, it's a mission.
By Beverly Bianes, OD
They called it the “The Great Resignation.”...
So Much of an OD’s Role Encompasses Advocacy
Whether it’s for the patient or the profession, advocacy is a major part of the job for many ODs today. However, some might not...
Brand Your Business
In November 2022, Nikki Iravani, OD, opened a second location of her practice eyeXam in Newport Beach, California—400 miles away from her first office...
How Today’s Digital Demands Impact Contact Lens Patients
How digital devices affect the eye
Since 2019, digital device use has increased 35%,1 with adults now using desktop computers and mobile devices for more...
The ‘OrthoK Knowledge Bank’ Launches as a One-Stop Orthokeratology Resource
CooperVision Specialty EyeCare has partnered with Review of Myopia Management to launch The OrthoK Knowledge Bank, the complete source eye care professionals need to...
Students’ Passion Keeps OD Attentive
Naureen Haroon, OD, MPH, FAAO, is the Assistant Dean of Academic Administration at University of Detroit Mercy. Before taking that role, she worked at...
Florida Proposal to Ban “Physician” for ODs Hurts the Profession
Florida has proposed a legislation that would ban ODs from referring themselves as "Dr." or physician in advertising or with patients. For many optometrists...
