

2025 OWA Events At Vision Expo West and Silmo
The OWA is hosting three events during Vision Expo West in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shortly thereafter, the OWA will be hosting a networking...
OWA
4 days ago


What Are Women Opticians Looking For In 2025? MORE!
There are approximately 60,000 opticians in the United States, 74% of which are women*. This summer the Optical Women’s Association...
Dibby Bartlett
Aug 22


Interviews With the OWA's Board of Directors
When we share knowledge, we encourage collaboration and innovation. We learn from each other's experiences and insights, fostering...
Carissa Dunphy
Aug 15


Stepping Out to Step Up: Why Immersing Yourself in Other Parts of the Business Makes You Better at What You Do
There’s something powerful about stepping outside of your daily responsibilities and immersing yourself in another facet or area of your...
Madalyn Moeller
Aug 8


Finding a Career in Optics
Looking for a job when you have a college diploma is hard enough; looking for a job when you don’t have a degree can be even harder....
M.A. Giorgio
Aug 1


2025 Most Influential Women In Optical OWA Members
This year marks Vision Monday’s 23rd annual Most Influential Women in Optical report. The Vision Monday editors selected 42 women who are...
OWA
Jul 25


There Is A Mentee Out There Waiting For You!
Imagine if, instead of waiting to be asked, you — as a mentor — took the first step and said, “Would you like me to mentor you?” Rather...
Emilia Flamini
Jul 18
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What's the Real Reason Your Optometrist Keeps Asking 'One or Two?' [Wrong Answers Only]
The Communications and Website Committee is spicing up the OWA Connects blog with a quarterly 'Wrong Answers Only' series. We asked...
OWA
Jul 11


Updates From OWA Adira Grant Recipients
OWA member-Adira grant recipients are sharing their stories — goals and aspirations, how they used their funding, and how they plan to...
OWA
Jun 27


The Leadership Leap: Shifting From Peer to Manager
A few years ago, I was promoted into a management role overseeing former peers. I’d been in supervisory positions before but never for a...
Holly Gough
Jun 20


How to Host a Frame Show Your Patients Will *Actually* Want to Attend
Let's be honest, eyewear shopping doesn't usually top anyone's list of "most fun things to do on a Thursday." However, you have the power...
Kendra Katchko
Jun 13


Rewiring Your Career: Why Mentorship Matters in the Next Chapter
Have you uncovered the impact of an unexpected mentor? When are you planning to stop learning? I would bet my favorite pair of eyewear...
Karen Michaelson
Jun 6


Teleoptometry and the Rise of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is touching every industry and eyecare is no exception. It's pretty wild to think about how much potential...
Holly Gough
May 30


Mindful Growth
Do you ever have a song pop into your head when you least expect it? I get that little explosion of memory, and sometimes, along with the...
Maria Petruccelli
May 23


Next-gen Eyewear Patients Await Your Expertise
Gen Z and young Millennials aren’t just the next generation of eyewear consumers, they’re already shaping the way healthcare and retail...
Shelbi Bernhard
May 16


Through The Leadership of Women
I was one of four boys and when my mother spoke, we listened. While we loved our father, it was her day-to-day life lessons, stories and...
Pat McNeil
May 9


Out With The COLD, In With The NEW: 2025 Eyewear Trends
With longer days and warmer weather just around the corner, it's the perfect time to gear up for the season—and nothing says spring like...
Haley Evans
May 2


Love The View
Years ago, we were introduced to the phrase "a pebble in your shoe” as being a catalyst for change. The concept was explored in the...
Jennifer Trakhtenberg
Apr 25


Diagnosed With ADHD As An Adult? Welcome To The "Oh, That Makes Sense" Club
For most of my life, I thought everyone operated the way I did—struggling to meet deadlines despite working non-stop, hyper-focusing on...
OWA
Apr 18


Impactful Career Moments, From OWA Member Opticians
Opticianry, with its intimate nature and many diverse roles, is teaming with uplifting stories that have touched our optical souls. These...
Dibby Bartlett
Apr 11


One Percent Better
As part of my end of day ritual, I scrolled on my phone and saw ad after ad promising quick fixes, overnight weight loss, and rapid...
Holly Gough
Apr 4
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What Should You Tell Your Eye Care Provider? [Wrong Answers Only]
The Communications and Website Committee is spicing up the OWA Connects blog with a 'Wrong Answers Only' quarterly-series. For this...
OWA
Mar 28


Women In History Who Paved The Way For Medical Professionals
March is Women’s History Month, and since our organization comprises of women in optics, we wanted to celebrate with you! The theme for...
Nicole Joli
Mar 21
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OWA At Vision Expo East 2025 [Photos]
The Optical Women's Association kicked off Vision Expo East with our signature Champagne Breakfast , sponsored by EssilorLuxottica. While...
OWA
Mar 14