Shannon Simcox

Why should optometrists consider onboarding the Optovue Solix FullRange optical coherence tomographer (OCT), from Visionix? The answer is that the device, “provides detailed images and data on the anterior segment to the posterior segment and everything in between,” says Nate Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, dean at the Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Growing up with a global perspective can reshape your worldview. That was true for Krystal Aziz, whose father’s career with Continental and later United Airlines meant frequent flights and exposure to diverse cultures from a young age. Yet even with a passion for travel and a degree in marketing from Sam Houston State University, Aziz never imagined she’d build a technology platform that could disrupt the travel industry. But that’s where she is today.

May is Healthy Vision Month. Research reveals that less than half of consumers get an annual eye exam, even though most view one as an important component of their overall health.1 So, how can optometrists increase the likelihood of patients presenting annually? Past president of the National Optometric Association Sherrol Reynolds, OD, FAAO, FNAP, recommends using occasions that personally resonate with individual patients, such as their birthdays.