Promoting Diversity in Eye Care

10/14/16 • 22 min

Diversity in leadership can help advance ophthalmic innovation and patient care. In this episode, Gary Wörtz, MD, speaks with two female leaders in the field to learn more about the Ophthalmic Women Leaders (OWL) organization. Listen as Bindu Manne, of Imprimis, and Jennifer Loh, MD, discuss the advancement of women in eye care and efforts to expand the scope of OWL beyond gender.

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