Nebraska Optometric Association

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!

10/24/2025

KNOP News 2 came out to the vision clinic in North Platte yesterday. Check it out!

VSP Eyes of Hope brought free eye exams and glasses to North Platte students this week.

10/23/2025

Day one of our two-day clinic in North Platte with was a busy and rewarding day! We were thrilled to see students from Maxwell Public Schools, Brady Public Schools, Wallace Public School, Hershey Public Schools, Sutherland Public Schools, Ogallala Public Schools, and North Platte Public Schools.

A special thank-you to our guest of honor, Senator Stan Clouse of Nebraska Legislature District 37! We’re also grateful to VSP Vision Care for their mobile clinic, which allows students to receive onsite lenses and take their new glasses home the same day. Thank you to the dedicated school nurses and staff who took time out of their day to bring students to the clinic. And finally, a huge shoutout to our amazing members Dr. Kyle Craw, Dr. Kim Johnson, and Dr. Aaron Halling whose skill and commitment make all of this possible!