Kyla Bazzy

5 days ago | womeninoptometry.com | Kyla Bazzy

Sontkileo Brown, OD, knew from a young age that she wanted to be an optometrist. Now, as the owner of Brown Eye Care, an independent eye care practice next to a Walmart Vision Center in Hammond, Indiana, she’s bringing high-quality eye care to her community just south of Chicago. Dr. Brown’s passion for eye care started when she got her first pair of eyeglasses at age 9. She remembers looking forward to experiencing (and questioning) the latest technology during her annual eye exams.

5 days ago | womeninoptometry.com | Kyla Bazzy

For Earth Day, we’re highlighting eye care practices that bring sustainability and natural beauty into focus. From spaces that repurpose reclaimed wood and furniture to those that embrace calming green palettes and organic textures, these designs reflect a deeper commitment to the environment—and to creating spaces that feel as good as they look. Lauren Foley, OD, designed Eyes of North Scottsdale to reflect her Arizona surroundings.

6 days ago | womeninoptometry.com | Kyla Bazzy

Concerns are rising among eye care professionals that tariffs will increase the cost of goods and hurt their bottom line, according to the latest wave of the Jobson Optical Research Survey. The survey, now in its third consecutive month since February 2025, shows growing anxiety across the industry. The percentage of respondents who say they are very concerned about tariffs impacting their cost of goods rose from 69% in February to 81% in March.

6 days ago | womeninoptometry.com | Kyla Bazzy

By Cheryl Murphy, ODDyslexia is a learning disorder that affects one’s ability to perform reading, writing and spelling efficiently. It is inheritable and is present due to neurobiological differences in the wiring of the brain. Sometimes it is incorrectly thought of by the public as a condition in which those affected only reverse letters1. However, that is only one of the many possible components of the disorder.

6 days ago | womeninoptometry.com | Kyla Bazzy

From cyber criminals to shoppers with bags to employees themselves, opticals—with their high-value merchandise on display—are often a target of thieves. Have you experienced optical theft? Capital One Shopping says that overall, retailers lost $121.6 billion to retail theft in 2023. Of course, that’s not all in eyewear, but stories about brazen thefts in opticals are not uncommon. Have a poll idea? Curious about something? Email us here. Read other WO Pop-up Poll results here.