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2025 WOA Primary Care Symposium
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Join us November 7 - 8 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells for 7 hours of high-quality continuing education to close out the biennium. This year’s program features Dr. Frances Bynum, O.D., presenting practical, real-world strategies on diabetic retinopathy, rural optometry challenges, ERG, corneal care, and complex case decision-making. Registration is open through October 31.
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2026 WOA Convention Registration Now Open!
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Join Us for Wisconsin's Premier Optometric Event
Registration is now open for the 2026 WOA Convention & Annual Meeting, September 24–27 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in the Wisconsin Dells. Connect with colleagues from across the state, earn up to 22 hours of COPE-accredited continuing education, explore the latest innovations in eye care, and gain practical insights you can bring back to your practice immediately. You don’t want to miss it.
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A Special Thank You
We extend our sincere appreciation to our 2026 WOA Sponsors for their generous support.
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See YOU in September!
Talk to Your Patients about UV Eye Protection
As warmer weather arrives and more Wisconsinites head outdoors, it is a great time to remind patients that protecting their eyes from the sun is just as important as protecting their skin.
Too much ultraviolet (UV) exposure can cause both short-term and long-term damage to the eyes. Even a few hours of intense UV exposure may lead to photokeratitis, often referred to as “sunburn of the eye,” with symptoms that can include redness, tearing, light sensitivity, eye pain, and a gritty sensation in the eyes.
Check out the May Eye Openers video for patient-friendly education that can be shared on social media or played in your waiting room.
Mark Your Calendars!
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The WOA Primary Care Symposium is going virtual for 2026, making it easier than ever to access timely, practice-focused education from wherever you are.
Join us on four Tuesday evenings for courses covering ocular nutrition, documentation and coding, neuroprotection and AMD care, judicious prescribing, and multimodal retinal imaging. Each live webinar will feature practical information you can apply in patient care.
Featured Speakers
Ryan P. Ames, OD, MBA, ABO
Timothy Earley, OD
Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, FORS
Ryan Powell, OD, MBA, ABO
Save the dates: October 13, October 20, October 27 and November 10.
Registration details, course approvals and pricing will be available soon.
SEASONAL EYE ALLERGIES CAN MAKE FOR AN ITCHY SPRING SEASON
April's press release release details seasonal eye allergies, treatment from your eye doctor, tips for contact lenses wearers, and how to find an eye doctor in your area to help treat your eye allergies.
April's Feature: "Conquer Seasonal Eye Allergies With Confidence"
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Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Opening Eyesยฎ Program
WOA members are encouraged to volunteer for the Opening Eyes® vision screening program at the 2026 Special Olympics Wisconsin State Summer Games on Friday, June 5 in Whitewater. Help provide meaningful eye care services to athletes while supporting an incredible community event. Click to learn more and register.
See Your Eye Doctor for a Comprehensive Eye Exam in the New Year!
The Wisconsin Optometric Association hopes all Wisconsinites are enjoying the holiday season. In 2023, give yourself and your loved ones the gift of healthy vision by scheduling an appointment with your licensed Wisconsin eye doctor! Make your annual eye exam with your eye doctor a regular part of your overall good health care regimen. Find a local provider here: http://bit.ly/wi-eyes
Plan Your Year with the WOA
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If you have a speaker that you would like the Education Committee to consider for a future event, please email WOA Assistant Executive Vice President, Joleen Breunig, at joleen@woa-eyes.org.
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