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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-up/id1482422987?i=1000472690706 Visual Eye Appea ..read more

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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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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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 ..read more

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 ..read more