Tag: mom
Dr. Janelle Davison Talks Burnout, Boundaries and Staying Grounded
Janelle Davison, OD, keeps busy. She manages a primary care vision center, runs a dry eye institute, co-founded and serves as chief visionary officer...
A Vision Pursued: From Scribe to Hometown Practice Owner
Kassidy Nelson, OD, has long envisioned practicing optometry in Manhattan, Kansas. In April 2025, just months after welcoming her second child, she brought that...
The Gift of Life: Amniotic Tissue Donation
By Felisha Ali, OD
As an optometrist, I've used cryopreserved amniotic membranes (CAM) in the treatment of ocular surface disease, dry eye and epithelial defects...
Finding Balance as a Mother and OD in the National Vision...
Ngoc Thu Nguyen, OD, discovered her interest in optometry during her junior year of college at James Madison University—not in the classroom, but during...
A Legacy in Focus at Dr. Chinn’s Vision Care
The partnership between Jennifer Chinn, OD, and her father, Stephen Chinn, OD, exemplifies the unique blend of power and a shared passion.
After earning her...
Like Father, Like Son: The Christenson Optometry Duo
Griffin Christenson, OD’s journey into optometry is a testament to the power of pursuing what you enjoy and gentle guidance. Growing up with his...
Family Matters at Lakeline Vision Source
Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO, and her son, Eric Hammond, OD, are both dedicated optometrists at Lakeline Vision Source in Cedar Park, Texas. For Dr....
Ownership Transfer From Mother to Daughter
Cynthia Baker, OD, had been through a lot in her Denham Springs, Louisiana building she constructed in 1995. (She was in another building down...
OD Mom Turns Birthday Wish Into a Series of Children’s Books
Amanda Mireles, OD, always loved writing. As a child, she filled her journal pages with poems and short stories. She paused her creative pursuit...
OD’s Personal Experience with Amniotic Tissue Donation
When Lindsay Klumpp, OD, attended a BioTissue dinner presentation early in 2024, she had no idea she would soon become a tissue donor herself....
