
Optician Wanted: Women Need Apply
Opticianry — the mysterious occupation within the eye care industry. Even as I type this, my word processing app refuses to recognize my...
Dibby Bartlett
Jan 17
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Customer Service Wins!
Why stellar customer service is key more now than ever. Instant gratification is at our fingertips — from same-day delivery to...
Holly Martin
Jan 3
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Optical 2.0: Top 5 Trends to Elevate Your Practice
Think of the retail environment today, compared to five years ago — not only are customers more educated and digitally connected, but the...
Reagan Colpitts
Sep 20, 2024
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Tips For Writing A Good Resume In The Optical Industry
The importance of a well-crafted resume in today’s competitive job market, especially in the optical industry, can be an advantage.
Madalyn Moeller
Feb 23, 2024
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Vendor Reps: To Gift Or Not During The Holiday Season
Soon enough, the gifting season will once again be upon us! Small tokens of gratitude will be carefully, sometimes even exasperatingly,...
Lisa Fromm
Nov 17, 2023
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New Developments And Products In Technology
Technology is constantly advancing and, as eye care professionals, it is important to not only keep up with but also to embrace the...
Irina Yakubin, OD
Sep 8, 2023
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Clinical Research And How It Can Advance Patient Care In Your Optometry Practice
COVID brought clinical trial research into everyone’s home — it has made professionals like me, biostatisticians, and epidemiologists a...
Lynne Becker
Jul 21, 2023
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Identifying A Need For A New Frame Line In An Office
Eyewear has historically been viewed as a medical device, but has also evolved into a key fashion accessory. This combination has been an...
Heidi Orlando
Jul 7, 2023
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Multi Pair Styling & Selling To Uplevel Your Business
Make the offer for a second and third pair at every patient appointment! I realize you were likely expecting something a little more...
Wendy Buchanan
Jun 23, 2023
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National Sunglasses Day Is June 27!
National Sunglasses Day is a day dedicated to the importance of eye protection and the style that sunglasses provide. Celebrated on June...
Lindsay Romah
Jun 16, 2023
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The Importance of Marketing Your Business Online
Digital marketing is a key tool for opticians and eye care professionals to reach potential customers and stay ahead of the competition....
Tyra Rexin
Apr 14, 2023
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Bad Reviews Are Your Business’s Time To Shine: How To Turn A Negative Review Into A Positive Outcome
Next to the relationships a business holds, the second most important thing that a business possesses is its reputation. Benjamin...
Jacqueline Thomas
Mar 24, 2023
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Maintaining Continuity of Care with New Hires
A new year can bring lots of “new” things, including new staff members to our optical teams. While new team members are typically...
Lisa Fromm
Feb 24, 2023
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OWA Practice Series: The Future Of Optical
We have put together a “Practice Series” which will include advice from doctors, opticians and administrative staff, on common and...
OWA
Feb 3, 2023
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Board Management: How to Know if Your Vendors are Paying Their Rent
The top three priorities for every optical dispensary are always to be as profitable as possible, have the right selection for your...
Lindsay Romah
Jan 27, 2023
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Being a Resource Not Just a Rep
Before I became a rep I remember thinking I would hate to be a sales person, before I became an optician I thought the same thing. Once I...
Jesse Anderson
Dec 16, 2022
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OWA Practice Series: Managing Staff Shortages
We have put together a “Practice Series” which will include advice from doctors, opticians and administrative staff, on common and...
OWA
Dec 2, 2022
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OWA Practice Series: Building Relationships with Sales Reps
We have put together a “Practice Series” which will include advice from doctors, opticians and administrative staff, on common and...
OWA
Nov 4, 2022
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The Modern Manager: “Tik Tok University”
When most people think of Tiktok, they think of silly dances and lip syncing videos. The app gained rapid popularity amid COVID shutdowns...
Mikki Collins
Oct 28, 2022
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OWA Practice Series: Building Practice Culture
For the new quarter we have put together a “Practice Series”. This will include advice from doctors, opticians and administrative staff,...
OWA
Oct 7, 2022
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