# Gwen Cooper

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What Opticians Need to Know About Myopia Management | Dr. Monica Jong, EssilorLuxottica

What is myopia, and why are myopia rates increasing in children around the world? In this episode of Mission:Optician, host Gwen Cooper, executive director of United Opticians Association (UOA), sits down with Dr. Monica Jong, head of Medical Affairs, North America at EssilorLuxottica and a global…

The Art and Science of Specialty Opticianry | Charlie Saccarelli, Chadwick Optical

What happens when a patient’s glasses match the prescription, but they still can’t see comfortably?  In this episode, Gwen Cooper, executive director of United Opticians Association (UOA), sits down with Charlie Saccarelli, president of Chadwick Optical, to explore specialty opticianry, low vision…

Can Technology Expand Vision Care Access? | Tim Fern, Eyebot

How can technology expand access to vision care, and what role do opticians play in that future? In this episode, Tim Fern, chief commercial officer of Eyebot, joins host Gwen Cooper, Executive Director of the United Opticians Association (UOA), to discuss the gaps in access to vision care, indust…

From Order Taker to Trusted Advisor: Elevating the Optician's Role | Michael Gatti, HOYA Vision Care

Why are some opticians perceived as trusted advisors, while others are seen as order-takers? In this episode of Mission:Optician, Michael Gatti, Global Head of Learning and Sales Enablement at HOYA Vision Care, discusses the power of education in the optical industry in conversation with Gwen Coop…

The Future of Optician Training and Certification | Brian Diener, Optical Training Institute

Does 10 years of experience automatically make you a better optician than someone with two? Not necessarily. Brian Diener, director at the Optical Training Institute (OTI), sits down with Gwen Cooper, executive director at United Opticians Association (UOA), to explore what it takes to become a co…

How Opticians Can Use AI to Sharpen Their Skills | Dr. Haley Perry, EssilorLuxottica

How can AI help opticians navigate patient conversations and make data-driven decisions for their practices? In this episode, Dr. Haley Perry, senior manager of professional affairs with EssilorLuxottica, shows how opticians can use AI to strengthen the important work they already do in conversati…