From optometric technician to low vision specialist Dr. Parres Wright walks us through her career and the mindset shifts needed to achieve her goals. She’s so encouraging that I also share all about my new endeavors in optometry. If you are trying to complete your fellowship this is the episode that you need to listen to. The road is not easy but someone is going to do it, why not you! Say Hi to Dr. Parres Wright instagram.com/dr.wrightisright wrighttosight@gmail.com Say Hi to me, Host of Eyes Up Dr. Damaris Raymondi instagram.com/newyorkeyedoc instagram.com/eyesuppod eyesuppod@gmail.com

Dentists are the cousins of Optometry! In this Eyes Up episode we hear from Dr. Melissa Torres who started out her career as dental assistant and was able to keep fighting for her dreams and is now a dentist. We learn from her that if you’re scared and fearful of doing something then you know you are doing something right. We also chat about the eye tooth connection and how certain dental conditions can also manifest as ocular conditions. Connect with Dr. Torres instagram.com/drmelissatorres inquiries@drmelissatorres.com Questions or Just to Say Hi instagram.com/eyesuppod eyesuppod@gmail.com

On this episode we sit down with Dr. Candice Moore, an optometrist and founder of her very own cosmetics line, Visual Eye Appeal. Visual Eye Appeal is a health & beauty brand that combines Dr. Moore’s passions for beauty and eye health and her makeup can be seen on the album cover of the talented Snoh Aalegra. We talk about how optometry is a flexible profession that allows us to pursue many different paths and we chat about what it feels like forging that new path.

Original Episode with Dr. Moore

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Dr. Andrade is a pharmacist who is passionate about medication education for our patients. As we get to know her we also learn about how we can further help our patients and the how just might surprise you. Get Dr. Andrade’s Planner https://rxcpco.com/shop Connect with Dr. Andrade instagram.com/drwendyandrade contact@rxcpco.com

I was invited to speak on the panel for the SUNY Optometry Capstone event for the graduating Class of 2021 and I share some of the advice I gave out on that panel right here on Eyes Up.

Dr. Camille Cohen never thought she would be a practice owner until an opportunity presented itself. She quickly said no but had life had other plans. In this episode we learn about her career path in optometry and in true Eyes Up fashion we also speak on the unspeakable, failing NBEO optometry boards. Connect with Dr. Cohen instagram.com/drcamillefcohenoptometry https://eyedoctors.pearlevision.com/ny/brooklyn/95-seventh-ave.html drcamillefcohenoptometry.com Career Advice/Questions/Feedback? instagram.com/eyesuppod eyesuppod@gmail.com

If you have been waiting for a sign this is it.

Learn how to read betweeen the lines of optometry job listings. Remember, a posted optometrist job description doubles as a reflection of the practice. If you have any questions about today’s episode or my journey send me email me at eyesuppod@gmail.com

Passionate plant-based board-certified pediatrician, health and wellness coach, TEDx speaker, and host of Veggie Doctor Radio Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster shares her journey with us and how that led to opening her very own practice, Nourish Wellness. As an expert in her field she introduces us to intuitive eating and healthism, and how we as optometrists can talk to our patients about these concepts. Connect with Dr. Yami instagram.com/thedoctoryami doctoryami.com veggiefitkids.com Veggie Doctor Radio Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/veggie-doctor-radio/id1289089021 Dr. Yami on the TEDx Stage https://youtu.be/yIA9gAtabmg Let’s Chat About Eyes Up instagram.com/eyesuppod eyesuppod@gmail.com

Optometry is booming. As our population grows and becomes older there is going to be a greater need for optometrists. Let’s keep on evolving to help more patients and put an end to preventable vision loss. Dr. Blake Kuwahara, OD blakekuwahara.com Dr. Candice Moore, OD shopvea.com GSLS Global Specialty Lens Conference https://na.eventscloud.com/website/2486/future-meetings/ Woo University https://www.drstephaniewoo.com/woo-university-webinars Eyes Up episodes mentioned on today’s show: Medical Optometry with Dr. Sherman https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-up/id1482422987?i=1000486881549 Chance Favors the Prepared with Dr. Calderón-Villanueva https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-up/id1482422987?i=1000503607385 A Tale of Three Practices with Dr. Patino https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-up/id1482422987?i=1000514767099 How She Became an OD with Dr. Moore https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-up/id1482422987?i=1000472690706 Let’s Chat instagram.com/eyesuppod eyesuppod@gmail.com

Multi-practice owner Dr. Lucia Patino shares with us her journey in private practice optometry and yes it all starts in Queens, New York. She is also the very first optometrist that I ever shadowed who introduced me to the incredible world of eye care. We discuss how for first-generation folks like ourselves failure is not an option and that the biggest moves in our lives happen years after graduating. Connect with Dr. Patino patinoeyecareny.com instagram.com/patino_eyecare drlpatino@gmail.com Let’s Chat About Eyes Up instagram.com/eyesuppod eyesuppod@gmail.com

Your eye health is important and all of us in optometry are here to help. American Optometric Association https://www.aoa.org/assets/documents/EBO/Systemic-Conditions-Ocular-Visual-Manifestations.pdf Find an Optometrist infantsee.org thinkaboutyoureyes.com Eyes Up on Social instagram.com/eyesuppod twitter.com/eyesuppod

If you’re curious about starting your therapy journey then this episode is for you. Leslie Garcia, LCSW is the owner of Counseling Space in Queens, NY and we start off the episode discussing our identities, being Latina, Afro-Latina and, primarily, being phenomenal women. We explore her career in mental health, how she opened her own practice, and we spend some time discovering the actionable steps that we can take to prevent burnout as healthcare professionals. Y hablamos sobre la importancia de la salud mental en la comunidad latina. Register for The Write Therapy: A Guided Journaling Workshop mywritetherapy.com Connect with Leslie Garcia, LCSW instagram.com/counselingspace counselingpc.com info@counselingpc.com Eyes Up instagram.com/eyesuppod eyesuppod@gmail.com

Let me know if you are hearing this out of only one headphone or any other sound issues, still full of valuable information that you’ll only hear on Eyes Up. Do not take on a position or sign an optometry contract until you listen to this episode. My Podcast Survey https://di6dvkagf4w.typeform.com/to/jKe66BzH Eyes Up on Instagram instagram.com/eyesuppod Episode I did with my mentor Dr. Dawson https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-up/id1482422987?i=1000500710228 #FreeBritney

Dr. Stephanie Cortes and I reminisce on what it has been like going from being optometry students to becoming seasoned optometrists and in the second half of this episode she introduces us to the big and incredible world of subleases. Our topic en Español this week is all about presbyopia ¡La Presbicia! My Listener Survey Enter to Win a $50 AMEX Gift Card https://di6dvkagf4w.typeform.com/to/jKe66BzH Connect with Dr. Cortes instagram.com/stephaniecortesod corteseyecare.com Optometry Classifieds odspecs.com Eyes Up on Social instagram.com/eyesuppod twitter.com/eyesuppod

Dr. Jessica Duran and I often wonder, how did we do it? We find ourselves in awe of having this fulfilling career as optometrists and being able to take care of people’s eyes because in our situations as first-gens we didn’t necesarily have college aspirations but luckily someone saw us and our potential and said “Hey, you can do this”. We also talk about how when you first graduate it’s hard to find a full time position with benefits. When practicing in big cities we often have to piece together our schedule. Because of this we can become loyal to a fault and sometimes you have to learn to walk away. She opens up about her experiences navigating optometry contracts and on knowing your worth. My Listener Survey Enter to Win a $50 AMEX Gift Card https://di6dvkagf4w.typeform.com/to/jKe66BzH Connect with Dr. Duran instagram.com/dreyebeauty drjessduran@gmail.com My YouTube Video “My Biggest Regret as an Optometrist” https://youtu.be/dMoGVbP-AKA MEChA Movimiento Estudiantil mechanationals.org Eyes Up episode with Dr. Hashmi where she speaks on how a childhood eye injury inspired her to become an OD https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-up/id1482422987?i=1000488307064 Eyes Up on Social instagram.com/eyesuppod twitter.com/eyesuppod

Thank you so much for listening to my optometry podcast please fill out this listener survey for a chance to win a $50 AMEX gift card ⬇️ https://di6dvkagf4w.typeform.com/to/jKe66BzH Eyes Up on Social instagram.com/eyesuppod https://twitter.com/eyesuppod Connect with Dr. Raymondi instagram.com/newyorkeyedoc

What is glaucoma? What are cataracts? ¿Qué es el Glaucoma? ¿Qué son las Cataratas? I go over analogies to best describe these conditions to our patients and I teach you how to say all of this in Spanish too! Espero que estén aprendiendo mucho con este contenido en Español. This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you enjoyed listening to this optometry podcast I want to get to know you. Please follow me on Instagram and DM me with any feedback instagram.com/newyorkeyedoc or leave me a voice message ⬇️

Developing rapport with your patients leads to better health outcomes. I go over five questions that you can start asking of your patients that will completely change how you practice optometry. This episode is also a mini-lesson on clinical Spanish para aprender mas Español. If you enjoyed listening to this optometry podcast I want to get to know you. Please follow me on Instagram and DM me with any feedback instagram.com/newyorkeyedoc or leave me a voice message ⬇️