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When WO created a Pop-up Poll to ask about whether eye care professionals have seen or heard or experienced any increase in bias—especially toward those in the Asian American Pacific Island community, the poll happened to be in the field at the same time that the Atlanta spa shootings occurred, in which eight people—six of them Asian or Asian American women—were killed.

By Hardeep Kataria, OD—During residency, Peter Lalle, OD, FAAO, and Zoe Lazarou, OD, FAAO, inspired me to pursue a career in medical optometry.

By Monica Johnsonbaugh, OD—My world is forever changed after Rhonda's loss. I am so thankful to have been inspired by her during optometry school and that our paths merged when I moved to Indianapolis.

A fact sheet issued by the White House in conjunction with President Joseph R. Biden’s prime time address notes that his administration will expand the pool of qualified professionals able to administer shots.

Nwamaka Ngoddy, OD, has a shout out to share during Women In Optometry's March Mentor series. She's sending a special thank you to one of her mentors, Essence Johnson, OD.

In honor of International Women's Day earlier this month, Women In Optometry recognizes the accomplishments of women ODs in the latest installment of its Women In The News segment.

We hardly need a poll to tell us what we already knew: it’s been one tough year.

By Amy Boyer, OD, of New Albany, Ohio—With a very grateful heart, I am excited to have received my second dose of the Moderna vaccine!

This is a preliminary report of a hot topic Pop-Up Poll focused on student loan.

Emilie Seitz, OD, is seeing the future… of optometry, that is.