The Eye Wares Team

As a Doctor of Optometry, Dr. Lauren Agnew helps keep one of our most precious senses at its best. Eyes are the window to the soul, but also an important connection to the world around us, and Agnew is passionate about giving her patients’ eyes the greatest care.

After taking over a private practice mere weeks before the pandemic shut down the world, Agnew succeeded in maintaining
a successful business and making it thrive. “The fearlessness and hard work paid off,” she says. “I often tell myself that 2020 was like Olympic training for business owners. After getting through it, I am now pretty fearless.”

Despite the busyness of her schedule and the way it sometimes divides her attention, Agnew continues to be inspired by her work and her patients. And she continues to carry with her the inspiration she found from the women in her life—particularly her great-grandmother. “She was a very poor immigrant from Poland who found a way to live such an enriched life full of love and joy, especially for her family,” Agnew says. “Her stories of survival and generosity to others still carry on with me today. I sometimes ask myself what she would do when I find myself in a bind. Of course, the inspiration does not end with her. I also love meeting other female entrepreneurs and making new relationships with them. Hearing their stories not only establishes a bonding friendship, but also contributes to priceless learning opportunities.”