This is a sponsored post by Vision Source and Essilor of America, a supporter of NewGradOptometry & new graduate optometrists! 😎 When Jesse Kahnk O.D. graduated from optometry school in May 2013, he didn’t have a clear path for his career. He didn’t know what kind of optometrist he wanted …
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State of the Contact Lens Industry – Video Interview with Dr. Millicent Knight
There has been a lot of disruption in the contact lens industry, and the deregulation of contact lenses is always on the minds and a concern of eyecare professionals. At Vision Expo East, we had the chance to meet up with Dr. Millicent Knight, Vice President of Professional Affairs at Johnson & Johnson …
Read More »How RevolutionEHR Is Helping Practice Owners – Video Interview
At Vision Expo East, we had the chance to sit down and speak to Cindy Braden, Vice President of Sales at RevolutionEHR. In this video interview, Ms. Braden highlights the strengths of RevolutionEHR as an electronic health record and practice management tool, and how their unique user support and customer feedback features …
Read More »Top Challenges as a New Graduate OD – Video Interview with Vicky Wong O.D.
In this video interview, filmed at Vision Expo East, Dr. Vicky Wong talks about the biggest challenges as a recent graduate. Dr. Wong reveals: What her biggest challenges were as a new graduate How to handle the stress of increased patient volume How to manage time Separating personal and professional life
Read More »Essilor – More Than Just Ophthalmic Lenses
This is a sponsored post by Essilor of America, a supporter of NewGradOptometry & new graduate optometrists! 😎 When you hear about Essilor, the first thing that comes to mind is ophthalmic lenses and lens technology. There’s good reason for that. Essilor is the largest ophthalmic lens manufacturer in the …
Read More »The Evolution of the Eyes and How to Protect Them
Eyewear and lens manufacturer Essilor have recently produced a short video, narrated by science communicator Alom Shaha, looking at the evolution of the eye and challenging the theory of ‘irreducible complexity.’ This video highlights the light sensitive patches called stigma used by singe celled organisms, to the complex human eye you’re …
Read More »Why Social Networking is Changing Our Workplace – Video Interview with Vicky Wong O.D.
In this video interview, filmed at Vision Expo East, Dr. Vicky Wong explains how social networking has changed the landscape of our workplace. Dr. Wong reveals: What it is like working for the founder of OD’s on Facebook Her unique interview that led to an opportunity Why social networking is important How she …
Read More »Why and How To Bring Low Vision To Your Practice – Video Interview with Vicky Wong O.D.
In this video interview, filmed at Vision Expo East, Dr. Vicky Wong explains why she chose a residency with emphasis on low vision, and why treating and managing low vision patients is critical in private practice. Dr. Wong reveals: Why she chose a residency with emphasis on low vision Why low vision is …
Read More »How I Got Involved In Online Publishing – Video Interview with Antonio Chirumbolo O.D.
In this video interview, filmed at Vision Expo East, Dr. Antonio Chirumbolo, talks about online publishing and how he got involved in NewGradOptometry, and how you can get involved as well. Dr. Chirumbolo reveals how getting involved can: Introduce you to key industry leaders Broaden your professional network Provide you with transferable skills and …
Read More »Optometry Finance, Marketing & Success for New Grads – Google Hangout
Becoming a successful optometrist requires a unique blend of excellent patient care and sharp business acumen. Dr. Pirotte owns a thriving private practice in Wichita, Kansas specializing in primary care, pediatric optometry and vision therapy. He lectures nationally and internationally on behalf of the American Optometric Association and the College …
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