Monthly Archives: March 2021

When WO created a Pop-up Poll to ask about whether eye care professionals have seen or heard or experienced any increase in bias—especially toward those in the Asian American Pacific Island community, the poll happened to be in the field at the same time that the Atlanta spa shootings occurred, in which eight people—six of them Asian or Asian American women—were killed.

When it was time for Nicole Golding, OD, of Tallahassee, Florida to transition out of her role as an independent contractor, she knew she was looking for a position that could offer more flexibility.

When LaTandra Blue, OD, listened to a podcast by Darryl Glover, OD, she was hooked. A member of the Black Eyecare Perspective, Dr. Blue was hungry for knowledge on growing her new practice and marketing to her already-substantial patient base.

By Jennifer Stewart, OD—This March, I'd like to recognize these two mentors: Jennifer Palombi, OD, FAAO, and Michele Andrews, OD.

By Hardeep Kataria, OD—During residency, Peter Lalle, OD, FAAO, and Zoe Lazarou, OD, FAAO, inspired me to pursue a career in medical optometry.

Mary Anne Murphy, OD, shares an acknowledgement to mentors Pam Lowe, OD, FAAO, and Louise Sclafani, OD.

By Monica Johnsonbaugh, OD—My world is forever changed after Rhonda's loss. I am so thankful to have been inspired by her during optometry school and that our paths merged when I moved to Indianapolis.

Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, and Jennifer Tabiza, OD, created drcontactlens.com as a way to keep the doctor/patient relationship intact—all the way through contact lens orders.

A fact sheet issued by the White House in conjunction with President Joseph R. Biden’s prime time address notes that his administration will expand the pool of qualified professionals able to administer shots.

A new study out of the U.K. showed that patients suffering from dry eye disease symptoms have a lower quality of life compared to those without symptoms.