Tag: DEI
Dry Eye Institute Takes Advanced Dry Eye Education to Dublin, Ireland
The Dry Eye Institute (DEI), founded by dry eye specialist Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO, will host an international educational retreat for eye care professionals...
Dr. Ruth Shoge Featured in Latinos en Optometry on Diverse Recruitment
In its August "Cultural Responsiveness" blog, Latinos en Optometry welcomed Ruth Shoge, OD, MPH, FAAO, Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Clinical Professor at UC...
VSP Vision Announces Dr. Marvin Poston Leadership Award Recipients
VSP Vision™ recognized five optometry students as recipients of the 2025 Dr. Marvin R. Poston Leadership Award at the National Optometric Association (NOA) Convention that took place July 17-20....
June Was Pride Month, But OD Says Inclusion Matters All Year
June brought rainbow flags and pride month celebrations, but Sathi Maiti, OD, FAAO, says the real work begins when the celebrations end.
“Patients often walk into...
A Forward Look with Black Eyecare Perspective
By Essence Johnson, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, Executive Director, Black Eyecare Perspective
Black Eyecare Perspective (BEP) remains steadfast in its dedication to the 13% Promise,...
“Eyeing the Future” – Program Seeks to Fuel Student Interest in...
Latinos en Optometry has partnered with Transitions Optical to launch ”Eying the Future,” a free in-school educational program specifically designed to inspire middle and high school...
Transitions Optical Announces Winners of its Diversity in Optical Educational Grants
Transitions Optical, in partnership with its Diversity Advisory Board, has named the recipients for its inaugural Diversity in Optical educational grant program, which aims...
Event to Pack in Information for 50 Indianapolis STEM Students
Fifty Indianapolis, Indiana, high school students interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) will be introduced to optometry as a career...
Excellence With Kindness: New Berkeley Dean Readies Plans
Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, a proud alum of Berkeley optometry, chats with Sharon A. Bentley, BScOptom, MOptom, PhD, MPH, FAAO, FACO, who...
Promoting Belonging and Diversity Despite Legislative Pushback
Alexia Clark, OD, was a student at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry (NSUCO) during the height of civil turmoil such as the Black...
