How much money should you designate for your needs? Natalie Hayes Schmook, MBA, CFP, CVA, breaks down expenses that should and shouldn't be included in your needs to avoid a "lifestyle gap." womeninoptometry.com/1-minute-tips/… #optometry #optometrists #womeninoptometry #expenses #finance

Elizabeth Hunt didn't know how to properly store her contact lens boxes beside a spot under her sink. So, she went ahead and invented the OptoOrg contact lens storage and dispenser. womeninoptometry.com/featured/artic… #optometry #optometrists #womeninoptometry #contactlens #storage

Mortgage brokers told Dr. Szwajca-Drewniak that she couldn't qualify for a loan without a co-signer because she had $153,000 in student debt. Two years after, she zeroed it out and was greeted with opportunities. womeninoptometry.com/newest-issue/a… #optometry #optometrists #womeninoptometry

What's a better way to end the ski season - a glass of wine! Dr. Nadia Virani introduces her wine recommendation of the month that tastes great after a long day in the snow. womeninoptometry.com/newest-issue/a… #optometry #optometrists #womeninoptometry #wine #winerecommendation

The fight against the coronavirus is long from being over, and respondents of the Jobson Optical Research Coronavirus ECP survey share how their mask-wearing habits and business are affected by the pandemic. womeninoptometry.com/news/article/m… #optometry #optometrists #covid19 #coronavirus

Wendy Lim, OD, and her husband Kim Eng, OD, have been partners in practice for more than 25 years. The secret: equipping the technology to provide a wide range of specialty services to keep patients in-house. womeninoptometry.com/marco-diagnost… #optometry #optometrists #womeninoptometry

As the semester heads into its final weeks and newly minted ODs will start graduating soon, what do you wish someone had told you? Click on the link or comment below to share your thoughts! womeninoptometry.com/featured/artic… #optometry #optometrists #womeninoptometry #poll #mentor

Dr. Feinberg founded the NeuroVisual Medicine Institute with one purpose: to create an educational institute for ODs to diagnose and treat patients who suffer from BVD. Her ultimate goal: refer patients to a provider in their own communities. womeninoptometry.com/where-we-pract… #optometry

Maria Sampalis, OD, founder of Corporate Optometry, addresses the disparities between first- and second-generation ODs, and why first-generation ODs are likely to be more attracted to corporate optometry. womeninoptometry.com/featured/artic… #optometry #optometrists #womeninoptometry

Dr. Law and Dr. Vu's friendship blossomed into co-ownership. They experienced a pretty rough road - they were receiving less than their male colleagues, who were able to receive loans at greater amounts. womeninoptometry.com/practice-desig… #optometry #optometrists #womeninoptometry

“I always emphasize the importance of the 20-20-20 rule to my patients, but it's rare for patients to follow once they leave the exam room," says Dr. Liang. Taking matters into her own hands, she created Yeux. womeninoptometry.com/newsmakers/art… #optometry #optometrists #womeninoptometry

Dr. McDaniel has pursued education in low vision for 5 years and started using Neurolenses to expand her services. She shares her sentiments and experience training with Dr. Feinberg, and how it has added value to her established practice. womeninoptometry.com/where-we-pract… #optometry

Jessica Bonner, OD, always had difficulty focusing and experienced many headaches - all symptoms of BVD. Her first pair of prism glasses changed her life and it only made sense for her to pursue training at the NeuroVisual Medicine Institute. womeninoptometry.com/where-we-pract… #optometry

What do you wish someone had told you? Take a look at the advice respondents shared they would've told themselves throughout their careers. Click on the link to read more! womeninoptometry.com/polls/article/… #optometry #optometrists #womeninoptometry #mentors #mentorship #careeradvice

We've compiled the accomplishments of women ODs in the profession and in their communities in the month of May. From entrepreneurs to clinical research, we have it all! womeninoptometry.com/featured/artic… #optometry #optometrists #womeninoptometry #awards #accomplishments

Dr. Murphy's office is one of the test sites for Abby. Not only does the platform access her to multiple suppliers, it also ensures patient and practice safety - increasing competition so patients buy in-house rather than online. womeninoptometry.com/abb-optical-gr… #optometry #optometrists

On Valentine's Day, Dr. Koetter opened the doors to Eye Hub Optometry. Eye Hub has floor-to-ceiling windows and the color palette is mostly black and white, with dark green and gold as the accents. womeninoptometry.com/practice-desig… #optometry #optometrists #womeninoptometry #practicedesign

It's Mental Health Awareness Month, but Dr. Herring wants her patients and community to be “mindful” all the time. She explains the different activities and diagnostics that help alleviate stress, and how that impacts patient conversations. womeninoptometry.com/views/article/… #optometry

#InTodaysNews with Women In Optometry Jaqueline Evans, OD sees #telemedicine as the complementary service that can increase access to #eyecare and help optometrists thrive. Read along as Jacqueline Evans, OD expands her reach with #Chronos: tphc.io/3kZ6XRI #TopconHealthcare #OD

Tina Ansari, OD, had one goal in mind: owning her own independent practice. Dr. Ansari shares how she was able to cut costs through negotiations and creativity. womeninoptometry.com/practice-desig… #optometry #optometrists #womeninoptometry #practicedesign #officedesign #interiordesign