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Updates and information regarding Opticianry in Washington A proud member of the Opticians Association of America.

02/11/2026

We got a line-up of 2 CE events this Sunday (Feb 15th). Start with 2 PNWOA (Pacific Northwest Opticians Alliance) CEs from the Opticians Association of Alaska starting at 10am and then pop on our OAW Health Equity CE at 12pm!
Visit oaw.org/events to register!

02/06/2026

Tickets On Sale Now! 🎉 Get your Nerd on and join us for our Spring Spectacle Convention! Make a Spectacle of Yourself! 😎
Get your hotel reservations and tickets today. oaw.org/events

01/27/2026

Here’s one fact about Ernst Abbe you may not know: As a 19th-century economic liberal, he was opposed to patenting. For this reason, none of his inventions in the field of microscope construction were patented before 1890. 🔬

Like many others, Abbe was convinced by one argument in favor of patenting: The alternative to patenting is secrecy. But secrecy is even more detrimental to progress than the temporary monopoly of a patent. That is why Abbe himself took out patents from 1890 onward, on the condition that these were not allowed to restrict scientific research.

Happy birthday, Ernst Abbe! Thank you for enabling outstanding achievements that have played a decisive role in our company becoming a technological leader. 💙

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01/22/2026

Get ready for the most epic Spring Spectacle Spectacular Convention! 🎉 In-person (Delta Hotel, Everett) or online (PJs and snacks encouraged) - Save the Date! We'll be spilling the beans soon! 🤫 Visit our events website to stay in the loop! www.oaw.org/events

01/17/2026

Need your Health Equity CE? Don't forget, 2 hours of Health Equity training are mandatory every 4 years! 🙅‍♂️ We've got the cure: 2 hours of required Health Equity CE for just $20! 💸
Head to our Events page to register and check out the rest of our planned shenanigans! 🎉 www.oaw.org/events

01/15/2026

Don't forget to renew your 2026 OAW membership in January! ⏰ It's time to get this party started... again! 🎉 Even if you were all set up for auto-renew, you'll need to re-sign up with the new payment system (yeah, we know, it's a real party pooper). 😜😎 Sign up now and get this over with: www.oaw.org

01/14/2026

Join the movement to empower a healthier community! 💡 The Seattle/King County Clinic needs dedicated Optical Professionals like you to volunteer April 23-26. Together, let's unlock the full potential of your skills to transform lives and create a ripple of positive change! 😎😍

01/11/2026

We are so proud of our Whirlwind Chrissy! Your intense compassion and drive for providing eyecare to all is absolutely awe-inspiring! 🎉😎🧡🧡
https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/a-wa-optician-found-her-purpose-bringing-eye-care-to-remote-alaska-villages/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPQ3JdjbGNrA9DcjmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHrY9YYqCqQoXmCifuF9w1oe6IyYvJGG9ctussvyi4n7MJEA8-6Tq8TTwyihv_aem_mqOXouLKt4IAol9k6ai6rg

01/08/2026

Were you set up for auto renewal on your membership? Welp.... we needed to cancel your auto renewal to transfer our payment system from PayPal to Zeffy. Yay! No more fees!
With that, we need everyone to sign up for their membership for 2026.
Www.oaw.org
Email:Oawboard@gmail.com

01/06/2026

We'd LOVE ❤️ you to join us on our next CE day.
Click the link and show some ❤️
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/national-ce-day-feb-1--2025

12/27/2025

Looking forward to our Spring Convention? We are too, BUT it cannot happen without your help! Contact us: oawboard@gmail.com to help is get this party running!

12/07/2025

Last chance to score 2 more CEs before the New Year AND hang with Andrew Bruce and John Zimmerman online! 😎 Follow the QR code to sign up! 🤓

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Richland, WA
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http://www.oaw.org/

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