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You can hear the enthusiasm for an upcoming Vision Expo across the optical industry from coast to coast. The feelings of excitement begin...

Since 1997, the OWA has set the standard in the optical industry by intentionally connecting, inspiring, and leading women in their...

Next week during the annual OWA Champagne Breakfast and kick-off for Vision Expo East, Karen Roberts (Carl Zeiss International) will...

Vision Expo East will soon be live in New York City! The OWA is hosting 3 events during the conference. We welcome everyone to join us at...

The results of the October 2022 Leadership Scholarship nominations are here! The Leadership Scholarship Award recognizes OWA members who...

2022 was the first full year for the OWA Connects Blog, and it did exceptionally well! blog.opticalwomen.com acquired thousands of views...

We’re all back and rested from an eventful Vision Expo West. It was so great to see so many of our members, friends, and sponsor...

Vision Expo West is right around the corner next week in Vegas. The OWA will be in attendance at three events during the show. We welcome...

This year marks Vision Monday’s 20th annual Most Influential Women in Optical report. Over the past two decades they have profiled...

Some of the great benefits of OWA membership include making new connections, exploring fresh opportunities, and expanding your interests....

Company: PECAA Role: Executive Vice President & General Manager, Strategic Sales Years with the OWA: 9 What does winning the Pyxis award...

Each year, OWA members get to select one book from the curated book selections as part of their membership benefits. Personally, this is...

Congratulations Class of 2022!  The OWA is proud of your hard work and dedication to the optical profession. We look forward to your...

The OWA was so happy to be back live in New York City at Vision Expo East. Being able to bring back the signature Champagne Breakfast...

On International Women’s Day, March 8th, Judge Karen Ackerson Gauff shared an inspiring presentation with the OWA. You can watch the...

Company and Title: Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director, Eyecare Business Editorial Director, CLS Director of Social Media, PentaVision...

Earlier this month I had the privilege of manning the OWA Table at a continuing education event in Seattle. I was looking forward to this...

Company: Founder/Owner at OD Perspectives, Co-founder and Chief Vision Officer at Performance 20/20, and Partner at Norwalk Eye Care...

Company: GPN Technologies Role: VP of Business Relations Years with the OWA: 4 How/why did you first get involved with the OWA? I got...

Welcome everyone! I’m so excited to announce the launch of the new OWA blog, OWA Connects. Two of our biggest initiatives in the coming...