OD Finds Unexpected Opportunity to Own a Practice

Several years ago, Angelique Sawyer, OD, FAAO, who is now president of the New Hampshire Optometric Association (NHOA), volunteered for the organization’s outreach in the northern part of the state.

Career in Education Offers Challenges and Rewards

Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry (UABSO) Elizabeth Steele, OD, has a passion for education that extends beyond optometry students…

What Do Cinnamon Sticks, Clothespins, Old Doors and Fishing Lures Have in Common?

If you’re Sarah Johle, OD, of Hutto, Texas, the answer might be that all of these can be used to display or accent eyeglasses.

Optometry Has a Significant Opportunity to Impact AMD-associated Vision Loss

Pamela Lowe, OD, FAAO, of Niles, Illinois, sees that her patients are aging along with her.

Negative Story Provides Opportunity for Education

On May 25, Vitaly Borker, the operator of OpticsFast.com, an online retailer of purported designer eyewear was arrested, after a complaint charging him with mail and wire fraud…

POP-UP POLL: What’s Keeping You From Working Part-time? – RESULTS

In a previous poll, about half of the respondents said they would prefer working a part-time schedule of (ideally) 3 or 4 days a week. What's keeping you from doing that?

OD Couple Is Dedicated to Service

Kristin White, OD, and Kevin Cornwell, OD, are heading off to Nicaragua this week.

POP-UP POLL: Baby, Baby – RESULTS

Do optometric offices offer time off for new parents?

A Promise Kept

By Kristin O’Brien, OD—As I looked ahead at my future and career, I always thought I would live near my hometown in North Dakota and have to pick a career in agriculture to stay in the area.

Want to Make a Big Impact? Consider Teaching

By Jenelle Mallios, OD, FAAO—As the Chief of Pediatrics at the State University of New York's University Eye Center, I enjoy my time seeing patients in the clinic and teaching optometry students.