Tag: trust
Seeing Eye Care Through a Public Health Lens
By Mary “Araba” Otoo, OD, MPH, FAAO
My journey in eye care started long before I understood where it would lead.
As a child, I wanted...
Dr. Jennifer Maples: Bringing Mindfulness Into Patient Conversations
In this episode of WO Voices, Jennifer Martin Maples, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, founder of Eye Teach, LLC, discusses her new program designed to...
Toward Greater Empathy in Health Care
Jade Coats, OD, FAAO, of McDonald Eye Associates in Rogers, Arkansas never expected to take the path she did, but looking back, every twist...
Style, Confidence and Connection: How One Optician Builds Trust Through Fashion
For optician Sophia Pray, the perfect eyewear experience goes far beyond finding the right frame—it’s about self-expression, confidence and trust. “I was looking for...
How 30 Minutes in the Optical Can Forge a Stronger Connection
Erica Ellis, an optician at Lakefront Eyecare in New Orleans, Louisiana, has built her career on two core principles: dedication to the craft and...
