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Freshen Up for Success
Here in New England, the days are getting longer, the weather is (hopefully!) getting warmer, and my flowers…
Why Should Our Optical Matter?
One of my favorite parts of optometry is how many services and specialties we can provide our patients.…
Youthful Inspiration
When I was a student at The New England College of Optometry (NECO), I was always impressed by…
Setting a Game Plan for Vision Expo East
I first attended Vision Expo East in 2002, while working as an optician in the year between graduating…
Will This Be the Year We Follow Our Passions?
One of my favorite roles in optometry is consulting, speaking, educating, and inspiring other optometrists to build authentic…
Taking the Leap into Private Practice
By definition, an entrepreneur is one who brings about innovation, bears most of the risk, and enjoys most…
A Thank-You Note to Optometry
November is one of my favorite months. The holiday season is starting to ramp up, the weather is…
Independent, Together
“The freedom to organize your own life, make your own decisions, etc. without needing help from other people.”…
Journey to Independence
Hello, Independent Strong readers! I am so honored to introduce myself as the new Professional Editor. I’ve always been supportive…
Go ‘Teamers’
The book Gen Y Now: Millennials and the Evolution of Leadership by Buddy Hobart and Herb Sendek breaks…