Conversation on Burnout with Dori Carlson and April Jasper, Part 2: Stress vs. Burnout and Optometry in 2020 - Takeaways - MDSpire

Conversation on Burnout with Dori Carlson and April Jasper, Part 2: Stress vs. Burnout and Optometry in 2020

April Jasper, OD, FAAO, and Dori Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO, sat down for a conversation on how ODs can recognize burnout in themselves and ways they can find their way back to well-being.

  • June 17, 2026

  • 3 min

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    Burnout is characterized by feelings of disconnection, exhaustion, and lack of enjoyment in life.

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    Stress and burnout are distinct; stress can lead to burnout if not managed properly.

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    April 2020 was a notably stressful time for optometrists, revealing challenges in crisis management.

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    The optometry profession showed resilience by supporting each other during the crisis of 2020.

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    Leadership lessons from past experiences became relevant during the challenges faced in 2020.

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Conversation on Burnout with Dori Carlson and April Jasper, Part 2: Stress vs. Burnout and Optometry in 2020

  • June 17, 2026

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