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Carissa Dunphy

Seattle
As seen in: BuzzFeed, The Optical Journal, Vision Monday, 20/20 Magazine, Invision Magazine, Review of Optometric Business, WO Voices
Covers:  optician, optics
Education, business & resources for #Opticians. Frame features for #eyewear & #glasses enthusiasts, provided by an experienced ABOC #Optician

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Carissa Dunphy’s Biography

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Carissa Dunphy is an ABO Certified Optician who has been working in the Optical industry since 2008 and in healthcare for several years prior.

Carissa Dunphy’s Journalist Portfolio

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American Optical Relaunch -

American Optical Relaunch -

American Optical has been trailblazing breakthrough technologies and shaping the world of eyewear fashion wit…

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141 Eyewear -

141 Eyewear -

In 2009, while discussing eyewear and the possibility of starting their own company, Shu-Chu and Kyle decided…

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Gigi Barcelona at The Eyewear After Party -

Gigi Barcelona at The Eyewear After Party -

Newly released in the United States, I had the privilege of viewing Gigi Barcelona at the Eyewear After Party…

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The Eyewear After Party - Roger Dutch Eyewear -

The Eyewear After Party - Roger Dutch Eyewear -

The After Eyewear Party just had their fourth event, this time in Seattle, which I attended for the first tim…

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The Vintage Collection by Scott Harris -

The Vintage Collection by Scott Harris -

Not only does this collection provide realistic vintage design with modern day traits like common screws and …

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Everything in One Place

Everything in One Place

Not long after Carissa Dunphy started at the front desk in a busy optometric practice, her superiors told her…

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Articles

Poor Google Reviews Are Deterring New Patients and Hurting This Practice’s Revenue. What Steps Can They Take?

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By Carissa Dunphy
| Invision Magazine Verified
AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, office manager Maggie and her sister, Dr. Stone, ate takeout at their side-by-side desks in the back of the clinic. This monthly meeting was dedicated to business operations and generating income. ABOUT REAL DEAL Real Deal scenarios are inspired by true stories but are changed to sharpen the dilemmas involved and should not be confused with real people or places. Responses are peer-sourced opinions and are not a substitute for professional legal advice.
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How Can This Practice Address an Optician Who Keeps Downselling?

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By Carissa Dunphy
| Invision Magazine Verified
VICTOR, THE OPTICAL MANAGER at Eye Care on Main, was reviewing 2025 sales data to use as talking points for upcoming annual staff performance reviews. As in 2024, he noticed that one optician, Lexi, had sales numbers significantly lower than all of the other opticians. ABOUT REAL DEAL Real Deal scenarios are inspired by true stories but are changed to sharpen the dilemmas involved and should not be confused with real people or places.
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How Can This Practice Fix Persistent Coworker Tension?

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By Carissa Dunphy
| Invision Magazine Verified
“GOOD GRIEF, KATE. What is wrong with our opticians?!?” Dr. Richardson said to her associate, Dr. Oliver, as she sighed and sat down. ABOUT REAL DEAL Real Deal scenarios are inspired by true stories but are changed to sharpen the dilemmas involved and should not be confused with real people or places. Responses are peer-sourced opinions and are not a substitute for professional legal advice.
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