Lauren Dickerman, OD, MA, received a surprising offer in 2001—the chance to take over an established practice. The doctor who was retiring had not been pursuing new patients, so the practice was dwindling a little, but Dr. Dickerman saw it as a great opportunity—even though the timing was difficult. It was just after 9/11 and days after she realized she was pregnant. Today, Harvard Square Eye Care in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has now grown to a four-location business with four other doctors. Three offices are in Cambridge, and one is on Martha’s Vineyard. “Contact lenses have been extremely important in our growth,” she said. Read More