Tag: stress
Three Steps that Changed My Life
By Meenal Agarwal, OD
Being a woman in any industry is not easy, and optometry is no different. Add to that—regardless of what society portrays—women...
WO Board Perspectives: Handling Difficult Conversations
You never know when a difficult conversation will happen. They can pop up urgently or be those discussions that you know you need to...
OD Stress Levels Nearly as High as Start of Pandemic
Eye care professionals report that their stress levels today are nearly as high as they were when Women In Optometry asked this question at...
Are You Doing OK?
Earlier this month, Sesame Street character Elmo posted on X with his check-in to see how everyone was doing. The post got more than...
The Great Retirement May Be Coming in Optometry
Based on the results of a combined Women In Optometry/Review of Optometric Business Poll, the optometric profession could be in for a wave of...
ODs Share Retirement Strategies and Worries in Latest Poll
According to a recent WO Poll, more than 60% of respondents plan on retiring in 10 years or less. The majority of the respondents...
Test Anxiety Is a Thing: Two Doctors Bring Support to the...
Even the best students can struggle with taking tests. When it comes to the high-stakes and costly optometry boards, the stress is extra. Camille...
Keep Your Own Cup Full– Avoiding Burnout
Before even completing her first year in practice, Nishan Pressley, OD, who also goes by Dr. Nish, felt the burnout. She always had a...
In a Busy World, Prioritize Self-Care
Taylor Greaves is a full-time student at SUNY College of Optometry, in the heart of “the city that never sleeps.” She’s always been a...
Mindfulness: OD Explains How She Tries to Get There
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but Meagan Herring, OD, FAAO, CHHP, wants her patients and community to be “mindful” all the time. She’s created...
