Tag: optometrists
Impact of Menopause on Eye Health Just Coming Into Focus
As awareness of menopause-related health concerns grows, Neda Gioia, OD, CNS, IFMCP, FOWNS, says it is time for the eye care industry to recognize...
NECO’s 2025 Industry Collaborative Explores the Future of Optometric Education in...
New England College of Optometry (NECO) brought together more than 100 leaders
from education, health care and industry this week for its 2025 Industry Collaborative....
Canadian Association of Optometrists Launches Digital Awareness Campaign
For Children’s Vision Month in October, the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) is launching a new digital awareness campaign to address children’s vision care...
From Clinic to Global Strategy: Dr. Caroline Blackie Named VP of...
Caroline Blackie, PhD, OD, MS, has long believed that “the grass is greener where you water it.” Today, as the newly appointed vice president...
Eyecare Republic and Optometry Giving Sight Announce Partnership Supporting Vision Care...
Eyecare Republic (ECR) has announced the establishment of a new partnership with Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) for 2025.
Under the agreement, Eyecare Republic will provide...
Dr. Ruth Shoge Featured in Latinos en Optometry on Diverse Recruitment
In its August "Cultural Responsiveness" blog, Latinos en Optometry welcomed Ruth Shoge, OD, MPH, FAAO, Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Clinical Professor at UC...
From Pancakes to Prescriptions: OD Turns Landmark Building Into a Boutique...
About two years ago, Summer Williamson, OD, set a goal: to work for herself. After five years with the U.S. Air Force, Major Williamson...
Remembering Optometry Pioneer Richard Hopping, OD
Richard Hopping, OD, 97, has passed away, leaving an lasting legacy on the profession of optometry. Across a 72-year membership of the AOA and...
Two ODs Gain a National Platform to Discuss Nutrition and Eye...
For many optometrists, conversations with patients about nutrition has become routine. In Prevention Magazine’s “10 Best Vitamins and Foods to Eat for Eye Health,”...
InfantSEE Workshop Trains 100+ Students at Optometry’s Meeting
Over 100 students teamed up with veteran ODs to conduct eye exams on young children during the InfantSEE® workshops at Optometry's Meeting this past...
