Tag: optometry
A Win for Wyoming
Gratitude radiates from Jaime Hazen, OD, to the legislators in the state of Wyoming on their new three-part expansion regarding the scope of practice for optometrists.
Gender Bias and Sexual Harassment Felt by Many Women ODs and...
Fully 54 percent of the respondents to an April 2021 Women In Optometry Pop-up Poll said that they have been subjected to gender bias by a professional colleague, and more than 32 percent said they that have been sexually harassed by a professional colleague.
Father Inspired, Daughter Created
The dream of becoming an optometrist began for Kerri-Ann Coombs Hodge, RN, OD, on the morning of her eighth birthday.
One Smart Business Decision Leads to Strong Optical Management
In the first decade or so after her 2006 graduation from Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Alizzi J. Stanchel, OD, worked primarily in corporate locations.
Stretch Your Glaucoma Management Comfort Zone
When Danica Marrelli, OD, FAAO, graduated from optometry school in 1992, many optometrists were not treating patients with glaucoma.
President Biden Expands Pool of Professionals Able to Administer COVID Vaccines;...
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.
Make New Patients and Keep the Old
If you want something done well, do it yourself. These words rang true for Giannie Castellanos, OD, before she co-founded The Chiasm, an online platform that allows providers to refer patients, receive referrals and track patients’ progress through their referrals.
Faster Cash Flow and Lower Payroll Expenses Helped Doctor Grow Practice
Erika Morrow, MS, OD, opened her practice, ForSight in Savannah, Georgia, in August 2019.
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...
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.
