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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Unlock a New Era of Optometry at the 2024 WOA Spring Seminar

Join us April 18 - 19 at the Marriott Madison West in Middleton, WI for an enlightening two-day event that marks the beginning of the new licensing biennium. This year, we're thrilled to host renowned speakers such as Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, FAAO, offering 14 hours of COPE-accredited education on a variety of relevant and emerging topics.

Dive into the latest advancements in eye care with an exhibit hall showcasing cutting-edge products and technologies. Whether it's glaucoma, pharmacology, or the management of ocular diseases, our comprehensive program is designed to empower your practice and enrich your expertise.

Early Bird Registration Now Open! Secure your spot by March 22, 2024, for exclusive rates. From full to partial registration options, choose what suits your schedule and interests best. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with peers, gain invaluable insights, and contribute to your professional growth.

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PROTECT YOUR VISION IN TODAY’S TECHNOLOGICAL WORLD

Fifty-eight percent of American adults report experiencing eye strain or vision problems as the direct result of using technology including computers/tablets, smartphones, and digital devices. Prolonged use of technology puts users at risk for Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), which occurs when a person experiences vision and eye health problems related to near work when using digital devices. CVS can cause eye strain, dry eye, headaches, aches, and fatigue. With the increasing and extended use of technology by younger users, CVS may appear earlier than in previous generations.

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Special Olympics is Looking for Volunteers

Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) is again offering free health screenings at the Special Olympics Wisconsin State Summer Games in Whitewater on Friday June 7, 2024. Opening Eyes is one of four health screenings being offered, providing vision assessments to SOWI athletes. Athletes in need of prescription glasses receive dress and/or sport/swim goggles, which are mailed to their local program manager about 3 months after the event. Athletes that do not require prescription glasses receive designer sun glasses when exiting the venue.

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Plan Your Year with the WOA

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