NEW YORK—Amidst everything else that’s happening, this Monday, March 23, was World Optometry Day. Although there is so much going on in the world right now, it’s still nice to take a moment to celebrate optometrists worldwide, and all they do to keep patients healthy. On Monday, many independent optometrists took to Instagram to share what World Optometry Day means to them—both in our current climate, and in other times. Here's a sampling of how ODs throughout the country marked World Optometry Day.     

                    

The team at Wink Optometry in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, shared some love on Instagram to celebrate—and urged patients to make it a point to get their eyes checked as soon as it’s safe to do so again. Image via Wink Optometry on Instagram.




Rachael Wruble, OD, of indie practices Belmont Eye and Northlake Eye, both in North Carolina, wrote about how “honored and privileged” she feels to be an optometrist—and how her role has changed in light of a pandemic. Image via Dr. Rachael Wruble on Instagram.  




Jennifer Burke, OD, from Eyediology Vision Care in Las Vegas, Nevada shared how proud she is of her practice and her job—as well as how hopeful she is for the future—on World Optometry Day. Image via Eyediology on Instagram. 




The team at Acuvision in Whittier, California, shared some optometry fun facts on Instagram to spread knowledge about what it really means to be an eye doctor. Image via Acuvision on Instagram. 




Indie eyewear brand GF Briller took a moment to send thanks to optometrists on World Optometry Day, writing,“you are the foundation to the optical industry and we would not be here without you.” Image via GF Briller on Instagram.