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Welcome to WO Voices, a podcast series from Women In Optometry, featuring women ODs and others who talk about some aspect of practice, business, career choices, family, volunteer interests, leadership in the profession and more. Hosted by WO editor Marjolijn Bijlefeld, WO Voices is a chance to share ideas within the WO community and beyond. It’s another platform to bring women’s voices in the prof... more

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Araba Otoo, OD, MPH, FAAO,  serves as the chair of the American Public Health Association Vision Care Section. In this episode, she talks about how eyecare professionals can look beyond the single patient in the chair to see the larger perspective of... more

Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, an optometrist and professional certified coach, and Kim Riordan, OD, of Jacksonville, Florida, discuss Ev’r Beauty, a new line of eye-friendly cosmetics created by Dr. Riordan. Dr. Riordan says she was motivat... more

As awareness of perimenopause- and menopause-related health concerns grows, Neda Gioia, OD, CNS, IFMCP, FOWNS says it is time for the eye care industry to recognize how profoundly hormonal shifts can affect vision and ocular comfort.

Dr. Gioia said ... more

When Dawn Pfingsten followed makeup tutorials by younger women to the letter, the results were often less than desired. That's when this U.S. Air Force veteran created Just Doing My Best, a lifestyle and beauty platform designed to help more mature w... more

In this edition of Visionary Voices, brought to you by Alcon, Kristen Brotherson, general manager, US Vision Care, and Dr. Kristin Anderson, director of professional education and development, US Vision Care, explore how leaders can implement the con... more

Jessica Haynes, OD, of Charles Retina Institute, stresses that primary ECPs play a decisive role in early intervention for patients with geographic atrophy (GA). “First, the patient has to get a diagnosis,” she says. “Everything starts at that point.... more

Jennifer Martin Maples, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, suggests some strategies for setting—or resetting—goals for the year ahead. Scheduling rest and relaxation is essential to the effort, she notes.

Be the kind of leader that people want to follow. Join this special episode of Visionary Voices, brought to you by Alcon. Kristen Brotherson, general manager, US Vision Care at Alcon, and Dr. Kristin Anderson, director of professional education and d... more

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Neda Gioia
Optometrist, nutrition specialist, and functional medicine specialist; owner of Integrative Vision
Integrative Vision, New Jersey
Episode: Dr. Neda Gioia: Helping Female Patients Navigate Hormonal Transitions
Dawn Pfingsten
Beauty and brains behind Just Doing My Best, lifestyle and beauty platform for women 40-50+
Just Doing My Best
Episode: Dawn Pfingsten: Makeup Tips for Mature Women
Kristin Brotherson
General manager, US Vision Care
US Vision Care
Episode: Visionary Voices: Putting Simplify, Clarify and Magnify to Work
Kristin Anderson
Director of professional education and development, US Vision Care
US Vision Care
Episode: Visionary Voices: Putting Simplify, Clarify and Magnify to Work
Jessica Haynes
OD at Charles Retina Institute
Charles Retina Institute, Germantown, Tennessee
Episode: Dr. Jessica Haynes: Early Detection of GA First Step in Preserving Vision
Jennifer Martin Maples
Optometrist based in Knoxville, Tennessee; known on TikTok as the iMaven
Knoxville, Tennessee
Episode: Dr. Jennifer Martin Maples: Start Your Year Centered
Josh Davidson
Founder of Eyederm Cosmetics
Eyederm Cosmetics
Episode: Euro-Clean, Eye-Safe Beauty: An Inside Look at Eyederm and Its Founder
Dr. Carolyn Majcher
O-D-F-A-A-O, professor and director of residencies at Northeastern State University College of Optometry
Northeastern State University College of Optometry
Episode: Dr. Carolyn Majcher: The Importance of Early Detection of GA
Dr. Millicent Knight
Pioneer in integrative eye health and wellness, industry leader
Industry advocate and clinician
Episode: Eat the Rainbow—and Teach Patients to Do the Same

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Marjolijn Bijlefeld
Host of WO Voices

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Dawn Pfingsten: Makeup Tips for Mature Women
Q: How did Just Doing My Best come to be?
Dawn started by recognizing a gap in makeup content for women over 40 and 50, realizing that the mainstream tutorials were not addressing her own experiences with aging skin and changing confidence, and gradually built a platform and YouTube content to empower women like her with approachable tips.
Dr. Julie Rodman and Dr. Carl Danzig: MDs Want to See Pathology; Refer GA Patients Early
Q: What process goes into creating a referral relationship between optometrists and retina specialists?
The process involves establishing trust, sharing detailed patient data, and maintaining open communication so that when a patient is ready for treatment, the retina team is aligned and prepared to act.
Dr. Julie Rodman and Dr. Carl Danzig: MDs Want to See Pathology; Refer GA Patients Early
Q: Dr. Danzig, when would you ideally like to see GA patients? Is there such a thing as being referred too early?
No, there is never such a thing as being referred too early; early referral allows assessment, staging, and discussion of treatment thresholds, which can improve long-term outcomes for patients with GA.
Dr. Julie Rodman and Dr. Carl Danzig: MDs Want to See Pathology; Refer GA Patients Early
Q: As an optometrist on the front line, how important is it to keep GA on your radar? Looking for signs, referring early?
Early detection via multimodal imaging and prompt referral to retina specialists can change the course of GA for patients, allowing timely discussion of treatment options and trials, rather than waiting for rapid vision loss.
Dr. Carolyn Majcher: The Importance of Early Detection of GA
Q: When do you incorporate this conversation into patient care, given time constraints?
Ongoing conversations occur throughout the examination, with in-depth discussion typically at the end when imaging data are reviewed and the patient is ready to discuss options and next steps.

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WO Voices features conversations with women ODs and industry leaders about practice management, leadership, career development, and the broader optometry ecosystem. Episodes frequently center on leadership frameworks, practice growth, mentorship, and the intersection of eye care with broader health topics, including nutrition, women's health, and patient care best practices. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on actionable leadership guidance, practical tips for practice owners, and guest experts spanning academia, industry (notably Alcon and related organizations), and clinical specialties such as glaucoma and retinal health. The show often pairs senior industry voices with practitioners, creating a bridge between frontline care a... more

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6. Jennifer Martin Maples
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