Nebraska Optometric Association

01/08/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Primary Eye Care Conference!

NOA members, nonmembers and paraoptometrics are welcome to attend. This year’s conference features an impressive lineup of speakers, continuing education opportunities, and valuable time to connect with fellow eyecare professionals.

📅 February 26–28, 2026
📍 Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center in Lincoln, Nebraska

Explore full conference details and secure your spot by registering at the link below!

Save the Dates for 2025 February 20-22, 2025 Primary EyeCare Conference

12/24/2025

Warm wishes for a joyful holiday season and a successful year ahead!

12/17/2025

Thank you to all the staff members and physicians who donated!

For 15 years, Eye Surgical Associates, Sutton Linder & Sutton, Lincoln Surgical Hospital and Nebraska Surgery Center have supported Lincoln families during the holidays. ❤️ Staff donations are matched by physicians to double the impact.

The Nebraska Foundation for Children's Vision was one of three local organizations they chose to support this year. Today, Joanna Fenicle, RN, and Deanna Bohl delivered their donation to NFCV. Thank you to their generous staff and physicians for making this possible!

12/09/2025

Vision problems don’t always mean blurry eyesight. Even kids who “see fine” can have issues with tracking, focusing, or visual processing — and these can directly impact their learning.

Signs to watch for:
- Complaints of headaches or tired eyes
- Losing place while reading
- Difficulty with attention or comprehension
- Avoiding close-up work

Because 80% of classroom learning is visual, detecting these issues early is key to your child’s success.

✅ Yearly eye exams can catch hidden problems
✅ Pediatric eye care supports learning and confidence

If your child is struggling in school or it's been more than one year since their last eye exam, schedule one today!

11/29/2025

Registration ends tomorrow!

Apply for or nominate an optometrist (licensed 10 years or less) for the 2026 NOA Leadership Institute! This engaging program helps newly licensed members grow as a leader in their practice, community, and profession.

Follow the link below!

Nebraska Optometric Association's Leadership Institute

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a cozy and delicious Thanksgiving!

11/15/2025

Registration has been extended to November 30!

You can apply yourself or nominate a colleague for the 2026 NOA Leadership Institute. This inspiring program is full of opportunities to grow as a leader in your practice, community, and profession!

Don’t forget, applicants must be NOA members who have held their optometry license for 10 years or less.

Apply today!

Nebraska Optometric Association's Leadership Institute

11/06/2025

Applications for the 2026 NOA Leadership Institute close next Saturday, November 15, 2025. NOA members who have been a licensed optometrist for 10 years or less qualify...nominate a colleague or apply yourself! Participants will meet five times between January and September to learn more about NOA and explore a variety of valuable topics, including:

• Opportunities and challenges facing your profession
• Perspectives from leaders for your career and your practice
• Keys to successful leadership-in your practice, your community, and your profession
• Your personal strengths and leadership attributes
• How to be a more effective advocate for your profession
• Opportunities for engagement and making an impact

Apply or nominate a colleague today!

Nebraska Optometric Association's Leadership Institute

10/30/2025

Check out this amazing opportunity at the American Optometric Association! If you or someone you know is thinking about opening your own practice, this could be a great way to get started.

The third annual Golden Opportunity Award is now open!

Honoring the legacy of Dr. David Golden by providing substantial support to emerging doctors of optometry, up to three optometrists can be awarded $50,000 each to launch their first independent practice

Apply by January 15, 2026: https://ow.ly/biS250XjOVm

10/29/2025

The NOA Leadership Institute needs you! Apply for or nominate an optometrist (licensed 10 years or less) for the 2026 class. This engaging program supports newly licensed members to become leaders in their profession and their community. The application deadline is November 15 and the 2026 class begins in January. Apply now!

Nebraska Optometric Association's Leadership Institute

10/28/2025

Earlier this month, Dr. Faith Schneider and the team at EyeCare Associates LLC in York, NE, provided free vision exams for 19 students from York Elementary School. These students were referred based on the school’s required annual vision tests. Remarkably, all 19 students needed glasses, and each one received a pair.

This initiative marks the beginning of the eYES program, launched in partnership with the Nebraska Foundation for Children’s Vision. The York County Community Coalition generously funded the glasses.

Thank you NOA doctors for your commitment to help students see clearly so they can learn more effectively.

10/24/2025

The vision clinic in North Platte with ESU16 ended today. Students came from seven different North Platte schools, ranging from elementary through high school. Thank you to all school staff and nurses who brought everyone out! Thank you to VSP Vision for their mobile clinic. Our members Dr. Kim Johnson and Dr. Kyle Craw also generously volunteered their time today to provide all of the free eye exams, thank you both!