Tag: women
Nominations Open for 2025-2027 WO Advisory Board
Nominations are now open for the 2025-2027 Women In Optometry (WO) professional advisory board. Each year, WO invites nominations for this professional advisory board,...
From Overwhelmed to Confident: How One Practice Streamlined Billing to Save...
When Mary Charbonneau, OD, and her husband, Charles Charbonneau, OD, opened Dr. C. Vision Care in Pensacola, Florida, in 2021, they were stepping into...
Doctor Brings Her Vision for Independent Practice Into Focus
Nicole Akpunku, OD, began her journey with Walmart in 2021, practicing in the Walmart Health optometry division in Conyers, Georgia. When Walmart Health closed,...
Crafting Success: Argyle Eye Care
After nearly 20 years at the same privately owned practice, Sandra Elston, OD, decided it was time to pave her own way. When the...
Hope Through Vision: A Community Works on Rebuilding After Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, it left devastation in its wake—shattered homes and uprooted lives, and the sense of a community...
Vision of Thanks: Students Share What They’re Most Grateful For
Optometry students often juggle rigorous schedules, challenging coursework and the demands of clinical training—but they still find time to reflect on what truly matters....
SUNY Optometry Student Joins WO Advisory Board
Rena Shilian, a third-year student at SUNY College of Optometry, has joined the Women in Optometry (WO) Student Advisory Board. Shilian, who is pursuing...
“But MOMMY, I Can SEE!” A Book to Help Kids Realize...
As a behavioral optometrist, Samantha Slotnick, OD, of Scarsdale, New York, has dedicated her practice to helping patients of all ages take an active...
Who’s the Primary Earner in Your Household?
According to a 2023 Pew Research Center study, in 29% of marriages today, both spouses earn about the same amount of money. Just over...
Modern Vue Eyecare: A Two-woman Team
Therapeutic optometrists Tiffany Chen, OD, and Deborah Wei, OD, joined forces to deliver personalized care in a sleek, modern space. Modern Vue Eyecare in...
