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Jan 10, 20221 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Laura Periman
Dr. Laura Periman is an ophthalmologist whose practice in Seattle focuses on the new frontier of dry eye management. She hails from...
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Dec 21, 20212 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of the Optical Women's Association
This Sandbox Story is an interview of some of the leaders of the Optical Women’s Association (OWA) -- Deb Bulken, Janelle Pauli, and Dr....
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Nov 29, 20211 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Janene Sims
Dr. Janene Sims is on Faculty at the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Optometry. She works with the Community Eyecare...
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Nov 22, 20211 min read
Sandbox Story - Thanks for Inspirations
What inspires you? What gives you hope? I know that I believe in you, especially given what each of us has gone through in the past two...
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Nov 16, 20211 min read
Sandbox Story - Perspective on Sleep
In this Sandbox Story perspective piece, I review the key takeaways from the book, “Why We Sleep” by Matthew Walker, PhD. When you sleep...
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Nov 9, 20211 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Kelly Nichols
Dr. Kelly Nichols is an academic’s academic… she has an OD, MPH, and PhD, and she is Dean of the School of Optometry at the University of...
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Oct 28, 20211 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview with Dr. Richard Mangan, on the Topic of Provider Burnout
As October winds down the recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this Sandbox Story looks to remind the eye care professions of...
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Sep 28, 20212 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Moes Nasser
Born into a family whose descendants came from India and Kenya, Dr. Moes Nasser truly has a worldwide perspective. One of his very...
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Sep 13, 20211 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of Pierre Bertrand
I caught up with my friend Pierre Bertrand in June, and it was a real pleasure to reconnect. He serves today as Chief Commercial Officer...
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Aug 30, 20212 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of Brittany Ammerman
My guest for this Sandbox Story is Brittany Ammerman. My family met her while she was a student at the University of Wisconsin, where...
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Aug 23, 20211 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Howard Purcell
Dr. Howard Purcell is the President and CEO of the New England College of Optometry. His family is multi-generational in optometry, and...
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Aug 9, 20212 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Justin Bazan
Dr. Justin Bazan was born and raised in New York in a relatively small town, Utica, NY, to parents that instilled in him a passion to...
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Aug 4, 20211 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Stephanie Johnson-Brown
Dr. Stephanie Johnson-Brown practices in Chicago, IL. She’s the daughter of Dr. Robert Johnson, an Optometrist who build a transformative...
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Aug 2, 20211 min read
Sandbox Story - EHR Thoughts from an EHR Guy
I was fortunate to get involved with a few really intelligent people when I co-founded an optometry software company. Our collective...
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Jul 28, 20211 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Brianna Rhue
Dr. Brianna Rhue is the Co-founder and CEO of DrContactLens, an emerging practice performance software system. I have really appreciated...
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Jul 20, 20211 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of 2021 Graduates
This episode of Sandbox Stories features two 2021 graduates of the Illinois College of Optometry - Dr. Kim Fazio and Dr. Chelsea Goodman....
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Jul 6, 20211 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Nikki Iravani
Dr. Nikki Iravani is an OD and a technology entrepreneur. She is founder of the app, Eyexam, and focused it on helping ODs connect with...
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Jun 16, 20211 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of Marge Axelrad
Marge Axelrad is Senior Vice President and Editorial Director of Vision Monday, VMAIL, and 20/20, all part of the team she participates...
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Jun 9, 20211 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Andrea Thau
Dr. Andrea Thau is a genuine friend, both to me personally and to the profession. When my Mom was dealing with Cancer, she was quick to...
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Jun 2, 20211 min read
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Nwamaka Ngoddy
Dr. Nwamaka Ngoddy is an inspiring Optometrist. She practices in retail optometry locations in Atlanta, and in this Sandbox Story she...
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