Articles

  • 3 weeks ago | pressherald.com | Jessilin Quint

    Maine’s aging population is increasing, with more than 22% of its residents over age 65. This is the highest percentage of any state and is straining access to health care services, including eye care. However, outdated state laws prevent optometrists from performing effective, in-office procedures, forcing patients to endure long wait times, higher costs and unnecessary travel.

  • Nov 9, 2024 | optometrytimes.com | Jessilin Quint |Emily Kaiser Maharjan

    November 9, 2024By Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, gives an overview on next steps after treating dry eyeAlongside Jaclyn Garlich, OD, FAAO, Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, gave a presentation at the 2024 American Academy of Optometry (AAO) meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana on next steps after diagnosing dry eye, including developing treatment plans and managing follow up appointments. Editor's note: The below transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. Jordana Joy:Hi everyone.

  • Oct 9, 2024 | eyetube.net | Jessilin Quint |Walter O. Whitley

    Managing the Dry Eye Endemic Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, and Walter Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO Show Description + Walter Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, discusses the growing issue of dry eye with Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, who provides a review of the latest diagnostic technologies and treatment options.

  • Sep 21, 2024 | optometrytimes.com | Jessilin Quint |Emily Kaiser Maharjan |Jordana Joy

    Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO, presented some tips and tricks for optometrists to add to their toolbox at Vision Expo West 2024. Editor's note: The below transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO:Hi, I'm Dr. Jessilin Quint. I'm an optometrist. I coown a practice called Smart Eye Care in Maine. We have 3 primary eye care locations, and I'm here today at Vision Expo as a speaker, and I'm really excited to see all these colleagues.

  • Aug 30, 2024 | optometricmanagement.com | Jessilin Quint

    Being a born and raised Texan, I decided to move to Maine after completing my optometric residency to have an adventure year on the East Coast before returning to Texas to practice. My adventure continues, as Maine captured my heart, and I became a permanent resident. Making the roundsI purchased a practice in Maine, not knowing a single person. As a result, I thought the best way to attract potential patients about the practice’s innovations and services was to get involved in the local community.