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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...
Keep Your Own Cup Full– Avoiding Burnout
Before even completing her first year in practice, Nishan Pressley, OD, who also goes by Dr. Nish, felt the burnout. She always had a...
Bring Peace to a Practice with Pets
Jennifer Hazelwood, OD sometimes finds herself gravitating towards animals—or them to her. As the only optometrist in her township, her days are filled with...
Dr. Essence Johnson Named Executive Director of Black Eyecare Perspective
Essence Johnson, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, has been named the first executive director of the Black Eyecare Perspective, an organization designed to help foster...
Healthy Lifestyle Choices Make OD a Better Resource for Her Patients
Healthy lifestyle counseling is part of eye care. Valerie Barber, OD, says that eyes are amazing, but they’re just one part of the patient....
Corporate Location Gives Young OD More Time to Learn
India-born Sherene Vazhappilly, OD, moved to the western hemisphere with her family in second grade. They spent about eight years in various U.S. states...
WCO Myopia Care Challenge: Take the Pledge
Sixty-three global eye care organizations and more than 25,700 practitioners have accepted the World Council of Optometry (WCO) Myopia Management Standard of Care...
Six Women Among Winners of 2022 Eyecare Business Game Changer Awards
Ten winners were selected as 2022 Eyecare Business (EB) Game Changer Awardees, all of whom are respected optometrists or opticians who delivered support, guidance...
Building Community
Faten Edris, OD, says that as a Persian immigrant, she’s always had to manage her family’s household while attending school. As one of the...
Supporting Women on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day and Every Day
EssilorLuxottica is a proud supporter of female entrepreneurs every day, but especially on November 19. Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is dedicated to recognizing and encouraging...
