Women In Optometry Celebrates the Graduating Class of 2026 With a Special Feature

Published on June 18, 2026
NEWARK, N.J.—Women In Optometry (WO) announced this week that it has published the 2026 iteration of its graduation package, congratulating the class of 2026, with special recognition for those who graduated at the top of their class. “For the past 20 years, WO has been recognizing the top graduates of North American schools and colleges of optometry,” said Kyla Bazzy, senior editor of WO. “It’s been one of our publishing highlights to shine a spotlight on the graduates who worked so hard to achieve academic success and to congratulate all the new ODs who are joining the profession.”
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