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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Domestic Violence Awareness month. These two causes disproportionately affect women more...

The OWA offers at least two Leadership Scholarships every year to OWA members. These scholarships are to be used for the professional and...

For the new quarter we have put together a “Practice Series”. This will include advice from doctors, opticians and administrative staff,...

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...

Each month brings a new guest along with insights and stories on trending topics that matter. The OWA Talks Podcast, created in 2020, is...

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...

I dread back-to-school time, it’s not that I’ll miss my children terribly as much as it is a change of pace in life. The laid-back...

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

Planning for success in your career is a lot like planning for a big trip. Imagine you finally decide to take that “bucket list vacation”...

Let’s make something SPARK inside of us this August! Self-care needs to be a priority. As you begin to plan out your month- what...

Don’t count out LinkedIn from your personal or business social media strategy! With 810 million members, it’s not the largest social...

The culture of overwork thrives today in our society. If you have ever made the choice to work those few extra hours and miss out on a...

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

Working from home has its perks: Pajama pants, lots of quiet time, more time with pets/kids/family, and a certain amount of freedom....

Facebook is the most widely used social media platform and a must for a business of any size. 93% of businesses are active on Facebook*,...

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

Hi to all my friends in the Optical Industry! Cooking together as a family has always been a big tradition in my home. I come from a...

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

Instagram is a no-brainer in our industry because so much of what we market is visual and can sell itself. Whether you’re new to...

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

Tiara Claxton joined the OWA after some initial apprehension, but once she got involved, she dove in and made growing awareness within...

If you are like me, you are busy and bogged down by the day-to-day pace. There is always SO much information around us, it has me...

Baking in my grandma’s kitchen. Baking has been a constant thread in my life. I remember baking with my grandmother and my mom, learning...

Juggling busy work and life schedules means it’s hard for many people to make time to listen to professional development, coaching, or...