Learn more about Gender Inequalities in Eye Care with Dr. Maria Sampalis

It is time for more Woo U Wisdom!

Dr. Maria Sampalis kicked off our Elevating Women in Eye Care event on "Gender Inequalities in Eye Care"

Key takeaways:

- There is, in fact, a gender pay gap. This research DOES account for common issues that came up such as: women wanting to work part time or less than male counterparts, women having different career goals than men.

- According to research (more can be found on the Women in Optometry website), there is a gender pay gap between men and women who work full time.

- Women start 40% of the businesses in the United States, but 98% of the venture capital goes to males

- Ways to overcome the gender pay gap: Pay transparency, Negotiate, Have open lines of communication

Follow our YouTube channel to watch the entire presentation and find about some more shocking facts about gender differences.