Tag: female
Capitol Optometry Grows: New Office and Advanced Care
Nichole R. Moos, OD, says the opportunity to become a practice owner fell into her lap in January 2019. Tiffany Lu, OD, a friend...
Mother-Daughter Team Say Starting With a Great Refraction Is Key to...
Ashley Warstler, OD, grew up witnessing her mother, Linda Rhodes, OD, FAAO, transform eye care in Houston, Texas, where she was a partner in...
Dr. Lauretta Justin: Own Your Goals
A 50th birthday trip to Paris got Lauretta Justin, OD, thinking about goals. "It is so important to have an idea of what you...
A Life of Vision: National Vision Network Helps Doctor Give Back...
Born and raised in the Federated States of Micronesia, Asinech Hellan-Pangelinan, OD, always wanted to give back to her community. Originally pursuing a career...
Awards and Recognitions—December 2024
Women In Optometry regularly recognizes the awards and accomplishments of those in the profession and in their communities in the “Awards and Recognitions” series.
Have you...
Empowering International Optometrists to Thrive in U.S. Practice
In May 2024, the University of Alabama (UAB) at Birmingham School of Optometry celebrated the first graduating class from its Advanced International Optometry Degree...
Planning for Retirement: OD Says Start Today
Teresa Vigario, OD, has prioritized savings and paying down debt since she started college. Here’s how she says it helped her pay down $260,000...
Innovating in Contact Lens Care: Empowering Staff to Do More
Julie Helmus, OD, has seen firsthand how investing in staff training can elevate patient care and boost her practice’s efficiency. At her longstanding, large...
Retirement Anticipation and Some Angst
A recent WO and Review of Optometric Business poll asked readers how they were feeling about retirement planning. Optometrists report varying levels of anxiety,...
Eyedeology Eye Care Brings Luxury and Personal Touch to Orlando
Amita Patel, OD, opened Eyedeology Eye Care and Optical Boutique in 2024, crafting an upscale, inviting space in Orlando’s Dr. Phillips neighborhood. Just minutes...
