Tag: optometry
Optometry Has a Space in the Research Realm
Susy Yu, OD, MBA, FAAO, director of business strategy and operations support at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, would like to encourage more ODs...
ODs Come From a Wide Variety of College Majors, Poll Finds
There are hundreds of college majors to choose from for today's students. With the pre-requisites for optometry school, it's not a surprise that many...
Personalize Your White Coat: Pins and Badge Reels by Dr. Helen...
In her sixth grade yearbook, Helen Truong noted that she would be an optometrist when she grew up.
Chic and Versatile: Apparel by Jennifer Centeno
Jennifer Centeno had been working in luxury retail as a stylist and operations manager when she says that she found that she needed a career change.
Animal Eyewear Art By Dr. Shayna Rak
Shayna Rak, OD, who graduated earlier this year from Illinois College of Optometry, created this whimisical piece as a thank you gift for her...
Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association Engages Amy Pruszenski, OD, FCOVD, as Director...
The Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) is pleased to announce it has selected Amy Pruszenski, OD, FCOVD, to serve as Director of Medical Education...
Vision Monday Names 2023 Most Influential Women in Optical
Vision Monday has released the 2023 Most Influential Women in Optical. For this year’s Annual Report, VM considered women who are making a difference in...
Founding Dean with a Vision
Earlier this month, Catherine Heyman, OD, FAAO, officially stepped into her role as founding dean for the High Point University (HPU) School of Optometry...
Gov. DeSantis Vetoes Florida SB 230
On June 2, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed SB 230, the bill that disallowed Florida optometrists and other non-MD health care professionals from calling...
Optometrist Pivots to Something She Loves to Avoid Burnout
Like the proverbial candle burning at both ends, Ada Noh, OD, felt burnout with her optometric career not even seven years after her 2015...
