Tag: wellness
The Experiences of 30 Years Come Together in New Practice Home
When Laureen Waldron, OD, set out to build a new home for her practice, she did more than add square footage. She translated three...
Three Simple (and Honest) Things I Wish Someone Told Me as...
By Taryn Doherty-Majewski, OD
IT IS OKAY TO GO TO THE BATHROOM (AND DRINK WATER)
This sounds basic. Almost embarrassingly so.
But when I first started...
Impact of Menopause on Eye Health Just Coming Into Focus
As awareness of menopause-related health concerns grows, Neda Gioia, OD, CNS, IFMCP, FOWNS, says it is time for the eye care industry to recognize...
Autoimmune Journey Reshapes OD’s Approach to Dry Eye Care
When Kimberly Friedman, OD, FAAO, began searching for ways to manage her dry eye symptoms a decade ago, the goal was simple: feel better.
She...
Practical Mindfulness for High Achievers
An alarm chimes at noon. The screen readout say, "What do you need?" For Jennifer Martin Maples, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, that four-word prompt...
Morning Workouts and Myopia Care: Dr. Dana Shannon’s Approach to Wellness
Chicago-based optometrist Dana Shannon, OD, FAAO, combines clinical specialty work and a side gig in real estate with a disciplined approach to wellness, a...
Start Your Year Centered: Smart Goal-Setting
Make 2026 the year of smart goal-setting. Jennifer Martin Maples, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, offers these suggestions to help keep goals more attainable and aligned...
For Every Overwhelmed Perfectionist: A Simpler Way Through the Season
By Taryn Doherty-Majewski, OD
‘Tis the season for dry eyes, last-minute insurance rushes, contact lens emergencies and every patient who suddenly must get in before...
Eat the Rainbow—and Teach Patients to Do the Same
Did you know that, while all vegetables are good for eye health, it's a myth that carrots are the best? Hear how that rumor...
When “Yes” Becomes Automatic: People Pleasing in Health Care
By Taryn Doherty-Majewski, OD
Psychologists describe people-pleasing as a pattern rooted in empathy, agreeableness and a desire for harmony—traits that women consistently score higher in...
