|Articles|May 14, 2020

Dr. Ben Casella slowly starts opening up during Week 8 of COVID-19

Author(s)Benjamin P. Casella, OD, FAAO

Chief Optometric Editor Ben Casella, OD, FAAO, discusses how his practice is beginning to open and shares one challenging experience. Plus, he still hasn't gotten a haircut.

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