Eye Give a Damn!

#41 EGAD! Making a Difference with Dr. Jill Saxon

Episode Summary

Dr. Jill Saxon is an optometrist who served her country, then served her hometown, and now serves the profession as Executive Director of Professional Strategy at Bausch + Lomb.

Episode Notes

Dr. Jill Saxon shares with Dr. Joseph Allen how her officer training in the Navy helped her become the leader she is today and she shares the story of a specific soldier that helped inspire her to think big and give back. She then transitioned to private practice in her hometown in New Jersey, where she had the opportunity to work with Bausch + Lomb as a consultant. Eventually, B+L approached her with the opportunity to join full time. She discussed her 10 years in industry and its global impact on optometry and patient care, starting with her early input on developing the INFUSE contact lens. Listen in and get inspired to move optometry forward!