Tag: independent
Beacon Optometry: Beachy Eye Care in SoCal
Anika Ramolia, OD, spent more than a decade working for corporate and private ODs. But two years ago, a health scare and a strong...
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Independent Optometrist Still Happy After Almost 30 Years
Despite having opportunities to practice elsewhere, Dr. Beth Esposito chose to spend her career next to Walmart
When Beth Esposito, OD, first became an optometrist,...
OD’s Office Expands So Quickly, She Cut off the Safety Net
Barb Horn, OD, saw practice growth faster than she could have imagined after she opened on July 1, 2021, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. As...
Saving Money on Overhead Lets Independent Optometrist Invest Elsewhere
Sara Kurtis, OD, has been working in an independent practice next to a Walmart Vision Center since she graduated from optometry school in 2005....
Bring Peace to a Practice with Pets
Jennifer Hazelwood, OD sometimes finds herself gravitating towards animals—or them to her. As the only optometrist in her township, her days are filled with...
Grow Your Very Own Practice
Independent optometry comes in all shapes and sizes. But ODs' motivations are similar:
Provide best-in-class eye care for patients
Generate a comfortable personal income
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Kid-Focused Practice Keeps Younger Patients at Ease
Shundale Mixon, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Diplomate ABO, started wearing glasses in second grade, and says visiting the eye doctor wasn’t exactly a pleasant experience....
Building Community
Faten Edris, OD, says that as a Persian immigrant, she’s always had to manage her family’s household while attending school. As one of the...
The Second Time Around (or Third, or Fourth)
These ODs know their way around what goes into opening a practice. Or four.
We're featuring four unique practices whose layouts have been upgraded, their...
