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Nominations Open for 2026 Most Influential Women in Optical—European Edition
20/20 Europe, in collaboration with Jobson Optical Group's Vision Monday, is seeking nominations for the European edition of Most Influential Women in Optical 2026 via an...
Resilience as a Leader
By Maria Sampalis, OD
Setbacks are inevitable. What defines a leader is not whether they fail, but how they respond. Resilience isn’t a mysterious trait...
International Women’s Day Guest Editorial: Authentic Leadership Begins with Presence
By Kim Rowan, LEAD for Growth
Sunday, March 8, 2026 is International Women’s Day. The day often highlights and celebrates stories of amazing women who...
How Calculated Risks Make You a Stronger Leader
By Maria Sampalis, OD
Leadership in optometry is not a title; it’s a habit. At its core it requires a willingness to leave the familiar,...
Dr. Karla Zadnik Shifts Her Focus at The Ohio State University
In June, Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD, will step down from being dean at The Ohio State University College of Optometry, a role she’s had...
Visionary Voices: Dr. Carla Mack and Dr. Kristin Anderson on Mentorship
In this special edition of Visionary Voices, brought to you by Alcon, Carla Mack, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, and Kristin Anderson, OD, FNAP, FAAO, discuss how mentors...
Dr. Rachael Wruble Talks Navigating Leadership as a Female OD
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Theia Award Nominations Close on Sunday, May 11
The deadline for nominations to the 10th Annual Theia Awards for Excellence is Sunday, May 11 at 11:59 ET.
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Special 10th Anniversary Theia Award Nominations Open!
Over the past nine years, Women In Optometry has celebrated the 62 winners of the annual Theia Awards of Excellence. This year, for the...
Toward Greater Empathy in Health Care
Jade Coats, OD, FAAO, of McDonald Eye Associates in Rogers, Arkansas never expected to take the path she did, but looking back, every twist...
