Keep Your Own Cup Full– Avoiding Burnout

Before even completing her first year in practice, Nishan Pressley, OD, who also goes by Dr. Nish, felt the burnout. She always had a...
A photo of SUNY student Taylor Greaves

In a Busy World, Prioritize Self-Care

Taylor Greaves is a full-time student at SUNY College of Optometry, in the heart of “the city that never sleeps.” She’s always been a...

The Unhyphenated, Double Surname

According to Ashley Fetters of The Atlantic, "the desire to be searchable online" has brought a rise in popularity to the unhyphenated, double surname. Historically,...

What’s in a Name… or Three?

Meet Jenna Gilbertson Steiner, office manager at McCulley Optix Gallery in West Fargo, North Dakota. Or, professionally, Jenna Gilbertson, or personally, Jenna Steiner. She’s started...

Internal Loss and Optical Theft More Common Than You Might Think

The global eyewear market is a multi-billion dollar industry. Unfortunately, some practices become the victim of optical theft, either from stealing, internal theft or...

Your Practice, Your Way

Cherie Archambeault, OD, knew she wanted to provide care for others in some way, but she wasn’t sure which medical route to take. She...

Frame Boards: Who Decides What Goes?

A five-question poll about frame board decisions. More responses from readers like you = more accurate biweekly reports from WO. Loading…   Check out Dr. Schneider's office and...

Addressing Accommodative Issues Early Is Great for Patients and Business

As part of her effort to differentiate her practice, Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, appreciates being able to recommend quality products to her patients...

Teleoptometry – From COVID Necessity to a Future Reality

Despite rapid acceptance at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, teleoptometry is not yet a routine way of doing business for most ODs in...

AOA Award Winners and More

The American Optometric Association (AOA) has announced its award winners and honorees, plus some other news. Congratulations to all! Andrea Thau, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, FNAP,...

CooperVision 2023 Best Practices Announced

CooperVision has announced its 2023 Best Practices honorees, as well as their 2023 Best Practices Scholarship recipients. ​ Bella Vision - Spartansburg, South Carolina Janet Monaco Wilson, OD, FCOVD,...

Practice Pets: Furry Friends in the Office

Are practice pets a good idea? A recent WO Pop-up Poll asked about pet policies in the office. Some ODs have pets that have...

Vision Therapy Office Thrives from Personal Experience

Denise Smith, OD, FCOVD, vision therapy specialist and founder and clinical director for The Center for Vision Development in Austin, Texas, has a unique...

Five Years After Graduation, OD’s Career Keeps Growing

Stephanie Yarnell, OD, graduated from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2018 and moved to San Diego, California a week later. She...

Change in Career for Innovation and Impact

Lauren Gardner, OD, spent her first five years following her 2017 graduation from Indiana University School of Optometry working in a small private practice...

Whose Diploma is That? Name Changes

A recent WO Poll asked readers whether they feel a name change is necessary or desirable as life circumstances change. Thirty-five percent of respondents reported...

Optical Loss Prevention Strategies

Have you been a victim of optical loss or theft? Is it possible to prevent? Email us at mbijlefeld@jobson.com. Loading… To view other WO polls and results,...

Hometown Practice Becomes Reality

Rasika Whitesell, OD, found an opening as an associate OD with a MyEyeDr in her hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina, about a year after...

Practice Remodel + Expansion for Future

Uptown Eye Care in Monticello, Minnesota, has gone through a whirlwind of changes in the past two years. Practice founder Elaine Happ, OD, retired...

Women in the News – March 2023

Women In Optometry regularly recognizes the accomplishments of women ODs in the profession and in their communities. Have you stepped into a new leadership role...