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Join date: May 1, 2024
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Carissa Dunphy is an ABO Certified optician who has worked in the eye care industry for over 15 years, now a Digital Marketing Associate at Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA). Carissa founded Optician Now, is an expert contributor for INVISION Magazine and co-hosts the OWA Talks Podcast for the Optical Women’s Association. Carissa was named an Innovator in the Most Influential Women in Optical by Vision Monday Magazine, was awarded a Leadership Scholarship Award from the Optical Women's Association, and most recently, an Eyecare Business Game-Changer Awardee.
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Apr 17, 2026 ∙ 9 min
Seeing The Impact: Opportunities to Volunteer in Eye Care
Clear vision is something many of us take for granted—until we see firsthand what a life‑changing difference it can make. As April marks Global Volunteer Month, it’s a powerful reminder of how giving your time—especially in eye care—can truly transform lives. Volunteering shows how a simple eye exam or a new pair of glasses can restore more than sight; it can renew confidence, dignity, and opportunity. From volunteer clinics serving underserved communities to nonprofit partnerships that bring...
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Aug 15, 2025 ∙ 14 min
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...
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Dec 6, 2024 ∙ 5 min
Leadership Insights From Executives In Eye Care
Knowledge-sharing fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing us to learn from one another's experiences and insights. This exchange...
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Apr 28, 2023 ∙ 18 min
Interviews With Entrepreneurs In Eyecare
As I consider what fosters and what inhibits my professional growth, one thing that consistently provides value is learning from others....
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Dec 9, 2022 ∙ 2 min
End Of The Year Wind-Down
While the patient-facing eye care force is powering through their busiest time of year, the non-patient workforce is busy behind the...
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Sep 16, 2022 ∙ 2 min
OWA Talks Podcast: Chats Featuring Influential Optical Leaders
Each month brings a new guest along with insights and stories on trending topics that matter. The OWA Talks Podcast, created in 2020, is...
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