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...
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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...

Bringing Relief to Dry Eye Sufferers – From Someone Who Knows the Discomfort

Courtney Goetsch, OD, knows what it means to be a dry eye sufferer. She began experiencing dry eye symptoms when she was a teenager. ...
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Music in the Office Is a Must, Say WO Readers

There’s music in the air – for most of you. Nearly all respondents to a recent Women In Optometry Pop-up Poll said that music in...