Hospital based optometrist Dr. Gloria Chiu shares how persistence, mentorship, and specialty contact lenses shaped her 16 year career at USC Roski Eye Institute. From rebuilding an optometry service inside ophthalmology to mastering billing and collections, she explains how to prove your value, protect your time, and grow your impact. We also cover advocacy on Capitol Hill, mentoring the next generation, and the mindset shifts that turn early rejections into long term wins.