Why I Decided To Join The Optical Women’s Association
March 3, 2022
In light of myself being the current featured member of the Optical Women’s Association, I thought I would share why I decided to become a
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Be Included In My Monthly Column
February 10, 2022
A few months back I took over a column in INVISION Magazine called REAL DEAL. The concept is super cool and not like a typical
Carissa on Cover of Latest ROWT Magazine
January 20, 2022
If you have not yet heard of ROWT Magazine, let me introduce you! ROWT stands for Reps and Opticians Working Together. It is a newer
New Optician & Frame Rep Magazine
October 17, 2021
Reps and Opticians Working Together (ROWT) The backstory: One idea and a blossoming friendship turned into a waterfall of brainstorming when Mikki who is a
My Experience Creating a CE Course
September 26, 2021
After I created my first CE course I was reflecting on all of the things I had learned during the process… not to mention all
20/20 Magazine Article: Everything in One Place
March 30, 2021
WOW! I had the privilege of have the resources of Optician Now featured in 20/20 Magazine! The article touches on my background and mostly shares
INVISION Magazine Article: Optical Resources to Better Yourself
February 15, 2021
For the new year I had the privilege of having Invision Magazine publish an article of mine about bettering yourself in the new year. The
Hindsight: 2019 turned out how I had hoped
January 6, 2020
I started Optician Now in quarter 4 of 2018. I tried to structure the brand with a solid platform so adding to it as time
The Eyewear After Party
March 13, 2019
The After Party Eyewear show just had their fourth event, this time in Seattle. A while back I had seen photos of previous events on
History of Opticians From a 100+ Year Old Book
February 4, 2019
I was handed down a copy of The Optical Journal from 1908, which was passed down from my Clinic Manager’s previous generations who all took
About Me
Hi, I’m Carissa!I’m an ABOC Optician who brings resources, ideas and inclusion to others in the industry. Join me on your preferred social network for updates on my life in the optical industry.
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