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A Modern Practice Built on Sisterhood
Rachel Hart, OD, and her sister, Allison Hart, have always been close—so close, in fact, that when it came time to open a cold...
Franklin Vision Care Focuses on Frame Features and Family Roots
Annedrea Morreale, OD, always envisioned herself owning a private practice. After graduating from Southern College of Optometry in 2019 and having her daughter Evelyn in...
First-Generation College Student Aims to Make a Difference in Optometry
Helen Zhong and her family immigrated to the U.S. from Jiangmen, China when she was 3 years old. They settled in Arlington, Tennessee. As...
The Mental Health Struggle: You’re Not Alone
By Kendra Wiese, (pronounced Wee-zee), Optometry student at Southern College of Optometry
Editor's note: Kendra Wiese wanted to share her story on mental health to...
Cold Start Brings Boutique Eye Care Experience to Mountain Town
For Hallina Portner, OD, the mountains have always been home. She was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at 6,000 feet above sea level and...
Class of 2027 is 70 Percent Female
The percentage of women entering traditional four-year programs at North American schools and colleges of optometry for the fall of 2023 is 70 percent,...
Many Small Actions Make a Big Impact Over Time
In September, Sharon Berger Moscow, OD, FCOVD, was recognized for her work over more than four decades in the profession as the recipient of...
Class of 2026 is 70 Percent Female
The percentage of women entering traditional four-year programs at North American schools and colleges of optometry for the fall of 2021 is 70 percent,...
Women In The News – December
Women In Optometry regularly recognizes the accomplishments of women ODs in the profession and in their communities. Have you stepped into a new leadership role...
Class of 2025 is 71 Percent Female
The percentage of women entering North American schools and colleges of optometry for the fall of 2021 has increased to 71 percent, compared to...