06/22/2026
Meet Dr. Shelby Brogdon, OD, dry eye clinic owner, practice builder, and the OD who showed up for her patient through a snowstorm because that's just what the work requires.
Her journey with 20/20 Onsite started at a crossroads:
"I got involved with 20/20 Onsite about a year ago during a time when I was feeling pretty burnt out in my previous role and was looking for ways to create more flexibility in my schedule."
What changed everything?
"Working with 20/20 Onsite fits seamlessly into that shift. It gave me the opportunity to stay clinically engaged while building a schedule that was more sustainable and aligned with my long-term goals.”
What keeps her committed to the work:
"It allows me to serve patients in my own community who may not otherwise have access to clinical research opportunities. Being able to bring that level of care closer to home is incredibly meaningful."
Her most memorable moment says everything about the culture:
"One of the most memorable experiences was coordinating care for a patient during a stretch of snowy weather. We had deadlines to meet, and despite the conditions, the team worked together to make sure we could still reach the patient and provide the care they needed.”
When asked what it takes to thrive in this role, she's clear:
"Flexibility and adaptability are key. Most importantly, though, you have to genuinely care about providing high-quality patient care. When you combine that mindset with flexibility, it creates a really rewarding experience.”
Dr. Brogdon's story is for every OD who has felt the weight of routine and wondered if there was a way to practice differently without starting over.
Are you an OD looking for:
- Flexibility that fits around a practice you've already built
- The chance to bring clinical research to patients in your own community
- A team that's prepared and ready when you walk through the door
- Work that balances sustainability with meaningful patient care
- A role that complements ownership without competing with it
Join our OD Network. 📩 Interested in learning more? Set up a quick chat with Dr. Katherine Harkins, Director of Optometry, at [email protected]