Tag: PhD
Catch Up With Previous Grads—2026
Graduation may often feel like the finish line, but for these recent optometry graduates, it was just the beginning. In the few short years...
Dr. Maria Liu and Treehouse Eyes Partner on Flagship Myopia Clinic
Treehouse Eyes and Maria Liu, OD, PhD, MPH, MBA, FAAO, have partnered to open a flagship myopia control clinic in Pleasanton, California. This state-of-the-art facility...
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...
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Jillian Pearring, PhD, became fascinated with the eye during undergraduate work in a vision science laboratory. Drawn to neuroscience and cellular biology, she realized...
Dr. Melissa E. Trego Begins New Chapter at SUNY College of...
After nearly two decades at Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO), now a part of Drexel University, Melissa E. Trego, OD, PhD, is embracing a...
Dr. Melissa Trego Appointed Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs...
After a national search, SUNY College of Optometry announced the appointment of Melissa E. Trego, OD, PhD, as Vice President and Dean for Academic...
Dr. Beverly Bianes: Thank You, WO
By Beverly Bianes, OD
In 2020, the pandemic lockdown and changes to my practice model made me feel empty and lost. I asked myself,...
Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society (OWNS) Expands PhDs to its Leadership...
The Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society (OWNS), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing eye health through nutrition and wellness, has announced the next phase...
Healthy Lifestyle Choices Make OD a Better Resource for Her Patients
Healthy lifestyle counseling is part of eye care. Valerie Barber, OD, says that eyes are amazing, but they’re just one part of the patient....
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....
