Tag: good news
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...
Style, Confidence and Connection: How One Optician Builds Trust Through Fashion
For optician Sophia Pray, the perfect eyewear experience goes far beyond finding the right frame—it’s about self-expression, confidence and trust. “I was looking for...
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...
Vision of Thanks: Students Share What They’re Most Grateful For
Optometry students often juggle rigorous schedules, challenging coursework and the demands of clinical training—but they still find time to reflect on what truly matters....
The Power of Sight: Thankful Reflections
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the profound impact optometrists have on their patients’ lives. Lisa Wahl, OD, FAAO, and...
Before the First Patient Arrives, Doctor Diagnoses an Emergency
It was a memorable first day for Elena Monks, OD in her brand new practice, Eyes on Southern in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. On...
OD’s Plea to the Universe for Help Lands Precisely at Another...
When Grace Kim, OD, wrote a heartfelt plea last year saying that her husband needed a kidney to survive, she hoped maybe the message...
Three Female Doctors Say Diversity in Leadership and Advocacy Will Strengthen...
At a recent meeting in Washington, D.C., Mesheca Bunyon, OD, president of the Optometry Board of Examiners for Maryland, was delighted to discover the...
