Monthly Archives: February 2025
Five Eye Care Practices That Incorporate Local History
When you walk into an eye care practice, the design often sets the tone. Some practices take it a step further by weaving in...
OptoAI Launches AI-Powered Chat Assistant and Tools for Optometry Practices
OptoAI, a new AI-driven software platform for optometrists and optometric staff, has officially launched, bringing AI-powered assistance and essential tools to support clinical decision-making...
Awards and Recognitions—February 2025
Women In Optometry regularly recognizes the awards and accomplishments of those in the profession and in their communities in the “Awards and Recognitions” series.
Have you...
Paving the Way: First Black Graduates From Rocky Mountain University College of Optometry Share...
Four students are on track to become the first Black graduates from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions doctor of optometry program in the...
Dr. Julie Poteet: Is Photobiomodulation Coming to Your Practice?
For those with a family history of AMD, the implications of photobiomodulation are especially important. Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FONS, explains why she's...
Breaking Ground in Macular Degeneration Treatment
Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FONS, is passionate about macular degeneration care and is always searching for new ways to preserve sight. Now, she...
Research Finds Nearly 75% of Employees Struggle With Digital Eye Strain
VSP® Vision Care released new research, conducted by Workplace Intelligence, that highlights a concerning trend: 68% of employees experience symptoms of digital eye strain, including blurred vision,...
Building a Legacy: Honoring the First Black OD Graduates
Decades ago, the first Black graduates of optometry schools faced immense challenges, from segregation to limited professional opportunities, yet they forged ahead to establish...
Changes & Challenges: The Evolving Optometric Workforce
Just released! Changes & Challenges: The Evolving Optometric Workforce looks at the evolution of the optometric workforce and the trends that will shape it...
The Tipping Point
This article is an excerpt from the Changes & Challenges report.
In his book The Sun Also Rises, Ernest Hemingway wrote that a change happened...
