Tag: southern college of optometry
OD Builds Practice to Suit Life She Wants to Lead
Danielle Alperin, OD, FAAO, is a self-described planner and organizer. That mindset that served her well early in her career.
After graduating from The Ohio...
Trust the Timing: OD Opens Practice While Expecting
For Kristin McArdle, OD, opening a private practice was always part of the plan. After graduating from Southern College of Optometry in 2019, she...
New and Revamped Optometry School Campuses
Northeastern State University Launches New Optometry Facility
On July 29, Northeastern State University will celebrate the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art, 78,000-square-foot NSU Oklahoma...
Guiding Vision: ODs Leading Optometry Education Today
Updated August 2025
Educating future optometrists takes a team—but it all starts with strong leadership. The individuals featured here are at the helm of the...
Class of 2025 Top Graduates: Midwest
Women in Optometry and our supporters celebrate the Class of 2025 in the Midwest.
Chicago College of Optometry, Midwestern University
Class of 2025: 51 students (36...
Checking In: Where Former Top Grads are Today
CLASS OF 2024: 1 YEAR LATER
Vanessa Hua, OD
After graduating from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2024, Vanessa Hua, OD, pursued a primary care...
Navigating Student Debt: Advice for New ODs
Approximately 2,000 new optometrists graduate each year, stepping into a profession filled with promise and potential. However, many of these graduates face the daunting...
Class of 2025 Top Graduates: South
Women in Optometry and our supporters celebrate the Class of 2025 in the South.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry
Class of 2025:...
Crafting a Loan Repayment Strategy That Works for You
Ninety-four percent of optometrists graduated with student loan debt, according to a May 2025 Women In Optometry Pop-up Poll. Although nearly one-third of the...
Loan and Debt Resources
The job-hunting time is an opportunity for negotiation. In addition to creating your own repayment schedule, an employer may offer or be willing to...
