Wisconsin Optometrics Association (WOA) Articles

Talk to Your Patients about UV Eye Protection

2026-05-06 GMT

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.

Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Opening Eyes® Program

2026-04-30 GMT

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.

2026 WOA Spring Seminar Sponsor Videos

2026-04-23 GMT

2026 WOA Spring Seminar Sponsor Videos

2025 WOA Primary Care Symposium

2025-08-12 GMT

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.

SEASONAL EYE ALLERGIES CAN MAKE FOR AN ITCHY SPRING SEASON

2024-03-26 GMT

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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Plan Your Year with the WOA

2023-11-25 GMT

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.

See Your Eye Doctor for a Comprehensive Eye Exam in the New Year!

2022-12-16 GMT

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