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American Academy of Optometry Announces 2024 New Fellows and Diplomates
The American Academy of Optometry recently hosted Academy 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the organization’s annual meeting, the Academy welcomed 271 new Fellows to...
The Critical Role of Low Vision Rehabilitation Services in Enhancing Patient...
Vision rehabilitation services are crucial for improving the quality of life for patients with visual impairments. Madison Dunning, OD, of Duke Eye Center in...
WO Welcomes Six New Professional Advisory Board Members
Women In Optometry announces its six new board members for 2024-2026. The board consists of a group of 18 ODs, each serving a two-year...
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....
Orthokeratology the Preferred Method of Myopia Management in Activity-Driven Individuals, According...
A new paper in press at Contact Lens & Anterior Eye indicates that orthokeratology (ortho-k) is the preferred method of myopia management in physically active...
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...
Journey to Fellowship
By Camille Cohen, OD, FAAO
In 2019, my last act as director of communications for the National Optometric Association was to post on the group’s...
A Sudden Spark for the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, did not see herself as a business owner. She had been content working in an ophthalmology practice since her residency...
