WO Voices

In this edition of Visionary Voices, brought to you by Alcon, Kristen Brotherson, general manager, US Vision Care, and Dr. Kristin Anderson, director of professional education and development, US Vision Care, explore...

Jessica Haynes, OD, of Charles Retina Institute, stresses that primary ECPs play a decisive role in early intervention for patients with geographic atrophy (GA). “First, the patient has to get a diagnosis,” she says...

Jennifer Martin Maples, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, suggests some strategies for setting—or resetting—goals for the year ahead. Scheduling rest and relaxation is essential to the effort, she notes.

Be the kind of leader that people want to follow. Join this special episode of Visionary Voices, brought to you by Alcon. Kristen Brotherson, general manager, US Vision Care at Alcon, and Dr. Kristin Anderson, director...

In this special edition of Visionary Voices, brought to you by Alcon, Carla Mack, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA , and Kristin Anderson, OD, FNAP, FAAO, discuss how mentors can help your journey of lifelong learning. Both share...

On this episode of WO Voices, Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA , talks with Joshua Davidson, OD, FAAO , founder of Eyederm Cosmetics, to learn about his company. They discuss his doctor‑founded, “Euro‑clean” line...

This editorially independent content is sponsored by Astellas. Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, FORS , Director, Residency Programs and a professor at Oklahoma College of Optometry, notes how the conversation about geographic...

Two integrative eye care giants, Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS , and Millicent Knight, OD, FAAO, FAARM , sat down at Academy 2025 Boston to chat about nutrition and eye health.

Carla Mack, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA , shares with Kristin Anderson, OD, FNAP, FAAO , how she cultivated her own leadership style. She embraces continuous learning; is concise in communication and proactive...

This editorially independent content is sponsored by Astellas. In this episode, Julie Rodman, OD, MS, FAAO, and Carl Danzig, MD, both of Florida, highlight the importance of early detection and referral for geographic...

In this episode, Diane Hilal-Campo, MD, a New Jersey ophthalmologist and founder of Twenty/Twenty Beauty, tells Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, that her goal in creating Twenty/Twenty Beauty was to change the...

Driven by her experience on the front lines of surgery, Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA, FACS, founded Healthcare for Action , an organization to train and empower healthcare workers to run for public office. As underfunded...

As a young woman, Jade Coats, OD, FAAO, faced a cancer diagnosis that made her fully aware of the fragility of life. The experience forced her to re-evaluate what matters and led her to prioritize a work/life balance...

Rachael Wruble, OD , has built a career defined by leadership and community engagement—all while balancing the demands of family life. Her story highlights the value of being proactive in local optometric communities...

Co-owner of Econologics Financial Advisors Eric Miller understands the financial burden of optometry school—and he's here to help new ODs manage their debt with confidence. Juggling one or more loans while launching...