Dr. Essence Johnson represents the essence of optometry. In this Sandbox Story, learn about the experience she has had through practicing medical eye care, how it was to be brought up in a military family, and hear her special story about the one and only time that her Mom told her “no”. She also talks about the insights she learned attending a Historically Black College/University (HBCU), as well as a pre-optometry club to promote the profession to people of color.
The Stories within the Story:
0:47 The Being an Example Story
3:48 The Parkland Hospital Practice Story
5:40 The Community Health Story
6:40 The Military Family Upbringing Story
8:58 The Sibling Story
10:43 The Brother’s Work Story
12:13 The Welcome At Home, Anytime, Story
15:45 The HBCU Story
19:59 The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Story
22:45 The Finding Optometry Story
26:16 The Power of Residency Story
31:10 The Mom Story
36:25 The Being a Mother Story
39:20 The Black EyeCare Perspective Story
44:30 The Pearls of Wisdom Story
47:01 The Optometrist Advice Story
