Monthly Archives: January 2021
Baby #1 Inspired OD to Open Her Own Practice; Expecting Baby #2 Affirms the...
Wilzen Anne Lingad, OD, is not slowing down, even as she prepares for the arrival for her second baby in the spring of 2021.
COVID-19 Have You Feeling Stressed? You’re Not Alone
Feeling like COVID-19's got you down? A recent Women In Optometry Pop-up Poll shows you're not alone. The majority of respondents said that their...
Opening a Door to New Opportunity
When Meghna Lilaram, OD, joined the team at Parkland Community Hospital in Dallas, Texas, in 2011, it opened her eyes to specific needs for patient education.
Bite-sized Tips Can Help Patients Implement Changes
Meghna Lilaram, OD, advises offering easy-to-digest suggestions on healthy eating to patients to keep it from being overwhelming.
Defogging Phoropter Lenses and Cleaning Can Add Minutes to Each Exam
The first time that Sally Dillehay, OD, EdD, saw the amount of breath condensation on the inside of a VisibleBliss™ Phoropter Mask, a new...
MIScommunication or UNDERcommunication Can Plague Practice Success
“The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”
Dr. Hardeep Kataria: Find Your Inner Negotiator
When Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, joined an ophthalmology practice, she became the first OD and the first woman eye care professional.
New Practice Model Brings Medical Services Front and Center
When Leslie O’Dell, OD, opened the doors to Medical Optometry America – Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 4, 2020, it was a dream more than five years in the making.
Quick Takes: Exponential Expansion with Dr. Hannah Cho
Hannah Cho, OD, has big plans for her business, FLOE Optometry.
Cold-start Practice is Worth the Wait
Blythe McPherson, OD, got married in October 2020, went on her honeymoon and returned to open her cold-start practice one week later, EYES on Westlake in Westlake, Texas.
