I Thought I Needed Work-Life Balance. I Was Wrong.
Imagine that starting tomorrow, you no longer work. How does that make you feel?
If you feel relieved, here'
Beyond Success: Dr. Melissa Barnett on Giving Back and Uplifting Others
Of all the fantastic optometrists I've met through my creative work, Dr. Melissa Barnett certainly stands out as
From Clinic to Global Impact: Dr. Diane van Staden's Path to Alignment
Dr. Diane van Staden's fascinating career transformation didn't begin with a carefully mapped plan. It began
Permission to Slow Down
I was enjoying a breakfast with a colleague on a weekday when I realized something:
We may not be rich
When Beauty Trends Meet Eye Health: How Dr. Janice Luk Is Bridging Two Industries
Dr. Janice Luk’s career has always been marked by curiosity—but lately, that curiosity has evolved into something bigger:
How to Start a Non-Clinical Role as an Optometrist
Starting a non-clinical path is shockingly simple.
There's no certification marathon. No five-year master plan.
It’s just
From Dentistry to Coaching: Dr. Laura Brenner
After a decade of practicing dentistry, Dr. Laura Brenner made a bold decision that surprised everyone: she walked away from
Fitting In, Fitting Out: The Doctor's Professional Journey
A colleague 5 years out of school recently shared something that stopped in my tracks:
"Is this all there
Dr. Sandra Chiu's Bold Career Pivot
Sandra and I worked together for years at a busy Toronto clinic with 3 lanes running non-stop. On the rare
Why Every Optometrist Should Add a Non-Clinical Role
One of the biggest—yet least discussed—drivers of burnout in optometry is clinical repetition.
Optometry is an amazing profession,
