Dr. Athena Brasfield’s eponymous Instagram page, drbrasfield, is a hub of color and scenery reflective of the woman who runs it. Brasfield launched the page in October of 2018, and today it stands at 4,066 followers. The aim was to create a space that showcased not just the clinical side of optometry, but also the more fun, fashionable and creative side of the science as well. "I used to want to work in the fashion industry when I was a young girl, but I wanted to do something with more meaning, such as helping communities and giving back to others," she stated. "Optometry allowed me to do both. On the medical side, we treat unusual pathology, save sight and help others see the world more clearly. But on the retail side, we have the opportunity to help others look and feel their best, which is more creative, fun and exciting." Read More.