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Children’s Book Aims to Ease Kids’ Worries About Eye Exams
In "Bella's First Eye Exam: A Journey Through the Eye," readers join 7-year-old Bella on an exciting and educational adventure through the eye. As...
2023 Theia Awards of Excellence Winners Announced
The eighth annual Theia Awards of Excellence will be presented on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, toward the end of the Women In Optometry (WO) Women’s...
Across the Miles: ODs in Remote Care Settings Love the Pace...
After greeting her patient and reviewing the data from pretesting, Roma Desai, OD, might spend time counseling the patient on ocular disease or contact...
What Fasting Means for One OD Student
Muslims all over the world are reaching the end of Ramadan, a holy month in the Islamic calendar where many Muslims fast from sunrise...
Nearly Every State Saw Increases in Percentage of Women ODs
The percentage of women ODs in practice saw a significant jump in 2022, up to 47.3 percent, according to an analysis that Women In...
San Diego OD Honored With Pyxis Award by OWA
Beverly Bianes, OD, was named a Pyxis Honoree by the Optical Women’s Association (OWA). The award, named after “The Compass” constellation, is given to...
New Graduate Finds a Comfort Zone at MyEyeDr.
When Kelsea Brown, OD graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University two years ago, the world was amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Right...
Puppy Love: How One OD Connects With Patients Through Canine-Centered Content
Every day is a dog day.
Erin Koetter, OD and her husband, Bryan, have always been dog people. Bryan grew up with Labrador Retrievers, and...
New Dean of College of Optometry Plans to Prioritize Inclusivity and...
Keshia S. Elder, OD, MS, FAAO, will step into her new role as dean of the College of Optometry at the University of Missouri-St....
Three Female Doctors Say Diversity in Leadership and Advocacy Will Strengthen...
At a recent meeting in Washington, D.C., Mesheca Bunyon, OD, president of the Optometry Board of Examiners for Maryland, was delighted to discover the...
