As the famous quote goes, “The eyes are the window to the soul,” and eye health education can help us keep our windows clear and bright. However, not everyone has equal access to this since there is a gap between the number of eye health professionals and the population they serve, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Hence, the lack of representation in the eye health field encourages us to do more to ensure that the professionals who serve our communities mirror the diversity within them. To bridge this gap, mentorship and education must play a central role, guiding young minds towards a future where they see themselves represented in the eye health profession.
In this episode, Dr. Juliette and Karl will retrace the amazing path of the Visionuri Podcast from the early days of Season One to the vibrant Season Three and share the evolution of their mission to empower individuals through eye health education. You'll gain unique insights into the challenges they've encountered and the lessons they've learned while striving to bridge the information gap in eye health. Join us as we uncover the groundbreaking 'State of the Eye' survey and how it promises to revolutionize the way we approach eye health.
Topics Covered:
(00:00:51) Visionuri Podcast’s Third Anniversary
(00:02:38) The Haitian Ladies Weekend and the New Jersey Women’s Expo
(00:06:17) What is the State of the Eye survey?
(00:10:24) The need for eye health education
(00:11:46) How do we increase representation in the eye health field?
(00:15:09) Finding solutions helpful for everyone
(00:17:38) What impacts the delays of proactive eye health?
(00:20:30) The importance of educating the youth about opportunities in the eye health field
(00:24:14) Outro
Key Takeaways:
"If you don't know or you don't think it's as important, you're not going to realize it before it's too late." – Karl Florestal
"We need to be able to really educate young people on the different avenues within the health field on the different lanes and paths they can take." – Dr. Juliette Nelson
Connect with Karl Florestal:
https://www.instagram.com/_karlflo/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-florestal-m-a-8317971a9/
Connect with Dr. Juliette Nelson:
https://linktr.ee/JulietteNuriNelson
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About NURILENS
CEO Dr. Juliette Nelson founded NURILENS as a fusion of her love for eyewear and her lifelong appreciation for deep-rooted culture and timeless natural materials. Having traveled to different countries and lived in South Korea for one year, she was exposed to various fashionable and affordable eyewear options that allowed her to express her colorful personality and individuality.
As an Afro-Caribbean woman, through NURILENS, Juliette seeks to celebrate the culture and identity of her customers. Her brand also encourages customers to "see through the lens of their purpose" by stepping out as their best, authentic selves, making healthy decisions about their vision, and seeking to be purpose-oriented in what they do.
NURILENS combines style, performance, and sustainability by creating an experience that encourages self-expression, impact, and improved eye health. We envision a world where people are empowered to express their identity, history, and culture with visibility, performance, and fashion through a pair of eyewear.