Two Visionary Ohio Women: Lois Black Bing, O.D. and Ruth P. Morris, O.D

This article profiles the careers of the Ohio State University College of Optometry’s most prominent mid-century women graduates: Dr. Lois Black Bing (1909-2009) and Dr. Ruth P. Morris (1920-2011). The author highlights Drs. Morris’ and Bing’s contributions to the profession, including Dr. Bing’s leadership role in bringing together the fields of education, psychology and optometry to advance children’s vision., and Dr. Morris’ business model as a family practice serving the vision care needs of patients in all stages of their lives, and her role as a mentor for optometry students at the OSU.