Tag: diversity
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,...
Understanding Social Determinants of Health Can Lead to Culturally Safe Care
"It's easy to think that anyone can just walk into an eye clinic and access the eye care. But that's not always the case,"...
“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...
VSP Vision Awards Six Scholarships at 2024 National Optometric Association Convention
VSP Vision™ recognized six female optometry students during the annual National Optometric Student Association Scholarship Ceremony. Part of the four-day National Optometric Association (NOA) Convention, the celebration honored...
Ebony Eagles: A Study Group to Help Black Doctors Soar
For the past 16 years, twice each year, the Ebony Eagles travel to the office of one of its members for a few days...
Latinos en Optometry Launches Redesigned Website
Latinos en Optometry, a non-profit association dedicated to gaining a broader representation of Latinos and Spanish-speaking professionals within the optometry
and larger eye care professional...
Women in the News- August 2023
Women In Optometry regularly recognizes the awards and accomplishments of women ODs in the profession and in their communities in the “Women in the News”...
