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The Optical Women's Association kicked off Vision Expo East with our signature Champagne Breakfast , sponsored by EssilorLuxottica. While...

The International Expansion Committee (IEC) continues to advance its mission to connect, inspire, and lead women around the globe. In...

In the optical industry, we uplift each other, celebrate our successes, and push boundaries together. But what happens when one of us...

With Vision Expo East in Orlando, Florida for the first time, the OWA events have new venues! The OWA is hosting 2 events during the...

If you’ve logged onto the new OWA website, chances are you’ve seen the Community Corner Section! If you haven’t logged onto the...

And just like that, we're at the end of the year. From professional development, to events attended, to personal insights — the OWA's...

The results of the October 2024 Leadership Scholarship nominations are in! The  Leadership Scholarship Award  recognizes OWA members who...

This past year I have been on a journey, working to expand my network, experimenting with different ways to grow both personally and...

Connect and engage with fellow members by sharing your experiences, celebrating personal milestones, revealing your skills in various...

After an exciting Vision Expo West, we're all back and well-rested. Seeing so many of our friends, sponsors, and members at all of the...

Last month, we at Europa Eyewear were thrilled to host a special OWA regional event. Fourteen OWA members visited our factory for a...

Vision Expo West in Las Vegas is just around the corner! The OWA is hosting 2 events during the conference.  We welcome everyone to join...

This year marks Vision Monday’s 22nd annual Most Influential Women in Optical report. The Vision Monday editors selected 40 women who are...

It’s a privilege for me to let you know about something special that happened just over one month ago.  It was the kind of event that...

After many months, tons of meetings, passionate brainstorming and dedicated work, the OWA’s new website is live, and we couldn’t be more exc

Learn more about 2024 Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Marge Axelrad.

Building on our respective histories, the OWA and ClearVision are thrilled to introduce the ClearVision-Adira Grant Program.

Vision Expo East 2024 was held in New York for the last time, and it will be hard to top! The sold-out Champagne Breakfast at Gotham Hall...

Join us for networking over cocktails, and meet our Award Honorees! Read on to learn more about the individuals.

Vision Expo East will soon be live in New York City! The OWA is hosting 2 events during the conference. We welcome everyone to join us at...