E71: What is an ocularist? Guest, Starla Allen

Join A Cure in Sight host Danet Peterson to interview Starla Hadlock-Allen, an ocularist in Mesa, AZ whose family has a unique history in the field of ocular prosthetics. Hear their story, and learn about the certifications required to become a board certified ocularist; a qualification she and other ocularists strongly urge those seeking prosthetic eye creation care to look for in their ocularist team. A diplomate member of the American Society of Ocularists, Starla received her BA from Brigham Young University and completed her internship with her father, John, in 2007. She and John have been working together for over 20 years. Starla and her husband, natives of Arizona, and their children live in Mesa and enjoy serving their community.   Learn about their family practice here: https://www.eyeconcern.com   ANNOUNCEMENTS: 5K SITES ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION NEAR YOU! Start your team and bring your community to get involved!  June 10, Minneapolis, MN https://bit.ly/3o5Mwr2   June 11, Philly, PA https://bit.ly/3U4hsUH   July 8, Seattle, WA https://bit.ly/3TTgvP3   July 15, Palo Alto, CA https://bit.ly/3lRFi9D   August 6, NYC/Brooklyn/Jersey area https://bit.ly/40KUtQH   September 23, Denver, CO https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Denver/LookinForACureDenver   Head to our site to register for a 5K Lookin’ for a Cure near you for the remainder of the year!! www.lookinforacure.org   Stay tuned for registration announcements and hotel registration for the Eye Believe Survivorship Seminar happening in Seattle, WA, Sept 8-9, 2023! Subscribe to the newsletter to stay in the know Newsletter link   Email [email protected] for questions regarding any upcoming events! ********* Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, or  Instagram @acureinsight, for more stories, tips, research news, and ideas to help you navigate this journey with OM! *A Cure in Sight is a 501c3 organization. All donations made can help fund our podcast to educate patients, fund research, aid patients, and more! Donate $10 $15 $20 today to help A Cure in Sight in their quest to find a cure. Contribute via  PAYPAL OR VENMO or reach out directly to [email protected]