Tag: armed forces
Six ODs Honored as 2026 Theia Winners
Six ODs have been named as 2026 Theia Award winners.
The winners will be celebrated with a champagne toast at the close of the 2026...
AFOS Launches Travel Fund in Honor of the Late Dr. Carla...
Carla Engelke, OD, FAAO, has passed away.
Dr. Engelke was a 2005 graduate of Southern College of Optometry and completed a residency in primary care...
The Experiences of 30 Years Come Together in New Practice Home
When Laureen Waldron, OD, set out to build a new home for her practice, she did more than add square footage. She translated three...
VA Optometrists Achieve Pay Parity
Pay rates for doctors of optometry working in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are finally on par with physicians’ rates. An executive order published...
ODs on the Move: A Facebook Group for Military Spouses
Shanelle Jenkins Sanchez, OD, always had a clear vision for her optometry career—but as a military spouse, she’s had to navigate an unconventional path...
Troubleshooting: How Navy Vet’s Skills Shaped Her Optometry Career
Brooke Bonilla, OD, has had an untraditional pathway to becoming an optometrist. She joined the Navy in 1997, at just 18 years old. Her...
OD Learns Four Life Lessons During Time in the Military
No matter one’s age, profession or way of life, most people can think back on a few life lessons they’ve learned and lived by....
