Portfolio
Published Articles (Selection)
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Glaucoma and Green Light Therapy: Is It Time to Go Green? (LinkedIn Blog)
A budding alternative to glaucoma eye pressure control has emerged in the realm of glaucoma treatment, and stands as the least invasive of any glaucoma regiment to date: Green Light Therapy…
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Do Screens Really Hurt Our Eyes? (Nanodropper, Inc. Blog)
With useful technologies like smart phones, tablets, television screens, and computer monitors becoming so integrated in everyday life, it can be hard not to inadvertently stare at pixels for several hours every day…
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Meet Allie Cashel - OneRecord Profiles (OneRecord Blog)
Meet Allie Cashel, co-founder and president of the Suffering the Silence nonprofit! Allie is on a journey to tell the untold stories of those living with chronic diseases and disabilities…
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Orbits in Orbit: The Weightless Eye (NZ Optics)
Outer space may be filled with wondrous mysteries and the promise of discovery, but a forgiving environment for the human eye it is not.
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The Impact of Diet on Glaucoma (NZ Optics)
While drop therapies and surgical intervention are commonly used to control elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) associated with glaucoma, alternative health strategies to support these regimens largely go unnoticed…
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Should ODs Prescribe Exercise? An Analytical Look at Physical Activity and Eye Health (LinkedIn Blog)
Diet stands as the golden standard for eye health preservation. Sadly, diet’s health counterpart, exercise, is often left out of these conversations.
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5 Reasons Every Job Is An Opportunity (PossibilityChange Blog)
A part of me wanted to blame myself. I was working a job I didn’t care for after years of studying and preparing for an occupation in my field. Sound familiar at all?
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Jon Foreman Seeks the Middle Ground In Concert (Liberty Champion Newspaper)
In the midst of College for a Weekend, the Music Building’s Grand Concert Hall felt a hopeful energy on Nov. 11 as Switchfoot’s lead singer Jon Foreman serenaded a crowd of intent listeners in a concert hosted by Student Activities at Liberty University….
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The Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning (Muse Health Blog)
In addition to the practicality of tidying up a disorganized household, a simple spring cleaning checklist yields numerous health and skin benefits to bolster your body health and enhance your mental wellness…
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When Your Tears Don’t Work — Dry Eye Disease (Nanodropper, Inc. Blog)
Although many of us have experienced dry eye syndrome before, the symptoms can be really different from person to person, episode to episode…
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5 Tips For Using Hand Sanitizer When Dining Out (Muse Health Blog)
With COVID regulations lightening up and occupancy limits lifting, restaurants are beginning to see an influx of customers as businesses return to normal. But just like any public place where many people are likely to gather, hand sanitizer is your best friend to defend your immune system when handwashing isn't an option…
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What Kind of Masks Work for the Pandemic? (Muse Health Blog)
With the return of these coronavirus disease precautions comes the need for clarity: which masks work for the pandemic and public health, and which masks are effective at protecting from the spread of COVID-19 despite vaccination? Keep reading to learn which masks make the cut…
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Can Too Many Eyedrops Hurt You? (Nanodropper, Inc. Blog)
Are too many eyedrops bad for you? And if so, how many eyedrops are too many? Let’s unscrew the top off this dilemma!
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Expert Tips On How to Boost Your Optical Sales With Business Data (Optify Blog)
Are you looking to boost your practice's optical sales this year? Making business decisions for your optical practice without knowing your numbers is like attempting to read a letter chart with your eyes closed.
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Your Way to Glasses (Optix-now)
Glasses: for many, they’re the key to seeing the beautiful world around us. But how do you get the glasses you need? And how do you know they’re a good fit for your eyes?
Case Studies
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College Sophomore Names YDACS As Source of Creative and Academic Success
When nineteen-year-old Max Elder finished his sophomore year of college, he reflected on the projects and animations he created through middle and high school as a source of the aspirations which brought him to the university level…
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16-Year-Old Uses Digital Art Software to Transform Her Paper Drawings And Mentor Other Students
From pencil and paper to mouse or drawing tablet, the transition between paper drawing and digital drawing can be daunting. For sixteen-year-old Kiersten Russu, however, the move to the computer screen was seamless—thanks to the Youth Digital Arts Cyber School…
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No More Patient Financing Woes: Dental Whale Practice Group Doubles Down on Smile Now, Pay-over-time Technology that Approves 85% of Patients
Dental Whale Practice Group experienced frustration and difficulty in finding a trustworthy patient financing partner that could extend payment plans to its diverse patient base. The team decided to enlist Sunbit to help provide more comprehensive financing to their patients—and they were glad they did.
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Film School Student Attributes His Animation Interest to YDACS
For some, drawing and sketching comes naturally. Animation, on the other hand, is an acquired skill which involves learning software, crafting consistent images, and exercising great deals of patience…