Here’s a recap of Women In Optometry’s coverage of COVID-19 and its impact on the optometry profession.
SURVEYS AND DATA
WO has been polling its readers throughout March in regards to COVID-19. Coronavirus Concerns Ramped Up During March and Most ODs Have Routine To Prevent The Spread Of Viruses share the results.
WO has also been following trends reported by Jobson Optical Research in regards to COVID-19 and its impact on the profession. These are the latest results shared this week, followed by the third wave, the second wave and the first wave of data and results.
Several ODs have checked in with WO and shared what they’ve been doing as COVID-19 impacts their businesses.
YOUR STORIES
Laurie Sorrenson, OD, of Cedar Park, Texas, used special signage throughout the office and on her online presence to show the precautions she was taking at Lakeline Vision Source.
In the earlier days of the COVID-19 shutdown, Cheryl Murphy, OD, of Holbrook, New York, spoke with WO about dealing with coronavirus uncertainty—one day at a time.
Just a few weeks ago, fourth-year optometry students were on track to finish their optometric education in the traditional way. Irina Yakubin, will graduate from InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry with the class of 2020, and shared her recent experiences with WO.