Tag: friends
“Labor of Love” Takes Root in Rural Town
After the first six years of their marriage and working side by side, husband and wife team Laura Kenyon, OD, FAAO, and Jeffrey Kenyon,...
ODs on the Move: A Facebook Group for Military Spouses
Shanelle Jenkins Sanchez, OD, always had a clear vision for her optometry career—but as a military spouse, she’s had to navigate an unconventional path...
Building Careers, Strengthening Bonds: The Journey of Three ODs
Three graduates of the Illinois College of Optometry—Sarah Manongdo-Joya, OD; Mary Fazelian, OD; and Rachana Patel Carrizales, OD—didn’t start off as close friends. In...
From Burnout to Balance: One OD’s Journey Back to Corporate Optometry
When Tonya Tira, OD, FAAO, was at the Illinois College of Optometry, she was so focused on her studies that she didn’t have a...
Workplace Friendships: A Double-edged Sword
Workplace friendships can be both good and bad for the workplace, according to a recent Women In Optometry (WO) Pop-up Poll. While many respondents...
