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Building a Legacy: Honoring the First Black OD Graduates
Decades ago, the first Black graduates of optometry schools faced immense challenges, from segregation to limited professional opportunities, yet they forged ahead to establish...
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,...
Women’s Leadership Conference Speakers Share How They Unleash Their Inner Leader
After leadership coach Ellen Steinlein's keynote at the 2024 Women's Leadership Conference, three female ODs shared how they tapped into their inner leader.
DR. JADE...
Women’s Leadership Conference 2024: What a Turnout!
The Women In Optometry Women’s Leadership Conference, held in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Nov. 5, was a great start to the American Academy of Optometry...
Women’s Leadership Conference 2024: Meet the Speakers
Following the keynote by Ellen Steinlein on Asking for What You Want, three women optometrists will share how they have learned to unleash their...
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...
Dr. Beverly Bianes: Thank You, WO
By Beverly Bianes, OD
In 2020, the pandemic lockdown and changes to my practice model made me feel empty and lost. I asked myself,...
The Meaning of Mentorship
At a Women In Optometry virtual board meeting, the matter of mentorship became a popular topic. While discussing the various ways one could get...
Academy’s Leadership Program Ideal for Personal, Professional Development
A third group of Fellows of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) began their year-long journey as members of the Merton C. Flom Leadership...
Contact Lens Institute Names 2023 Visionaries
Diverse group offers insights to promote contact lens benefits, healthy wear and care habits among their U.S. colleagues
The Contact Lens Institute has named 13...
