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.

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Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Opening Eyes® 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.

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Plan Your Year with the WOA

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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