Utah Optometric Association

09/03/2026

💙 September is Paraoptometric Appreciation Month!

Behind every great optometric practice is an incredible team. From caring for patients and supporting doctors to keeping the day-to-day operations running smoothly, our paraoptometric staff and optometric team members make a tremendous difference every day.

This month, the UOA is proud to recognize and celebrate all of the amazing paraoptometrics and staff who help Utah’s optometry practices thrive! Take a moment this month to thank your team and let them know how much they are valued. 👏

Thank you for everything you do! 💙

September is Paraoptometric Appreciation Month, the only formal observance dedicated to honoring optometric staff and recognizing the value they contribute to the success of an optometric practice. Learn how doctors can celebrate their staff and paraoptometrics can advance their careers.

09/01/2026

Thank you, VSP, for being a Platinum Partner with the UOA this year!

Your practice deserves meaningful, ongoing support that truly makes a difference. VSP Vision continues to invest in provider programs dedicated to empowering independent practices like yours—because you and your patients are at the heart of everything we do.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4capDs9

08/25/2026

Thank you to Edward Jones for partnering with the UOA to provide a benefit to our members.

You spot asymptomatic pathologies every day. Who is spotting them in your finances?

You wouldn't recommend a patient skip their annual exam because "things feel fine". Don’t' make that mistake with your own wealth. A regular financial checkup ensures your business is running efficiently and your retirement is secure.

08/20/2026

Class is in session, but did you know that 1 in 4 children has a vision issue that could impact their learning? A back-to-school eye exam can make all the difference to ensure your child reaches their full potential, in and out of the classroom.

Find a doctor of optometry near you: https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/find-a-doctor?sso=y

08/17/2026

🎉 FREE CE for UOA Members!

Need CE before your Utah license renewal? Join us Sept. 18–19 for the UOA MEGA CE and earn 10 hours of CE while learning from outstanding speakers and connecting with colleagues.

Register now:
https://www.utaheyedoc.org/2026_mega_ce.php

08/12/2026

Eye irritation from makeup? Replace products regularly, avoid applying makeup too close to the eye, and see a doctor of optometry if symptoms persist.

https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/find-a-doctor?sso=y

08/10/2026

In classrooms across the country, some kids who struggle to see the board never say a word. Either they don’t realize their vision is the problem, or they’re apprehensive to speak up.

The American Optometric Association is urging families to get comprehensive, in-person eye exams!

In classrooms across the country, some kids who struggle to see the board never say a word. Either they don’t realize their vision is the problem, or they’re apprehensive to speak up. T…

08/07/2026

Parents, teachers and caregivers may notice signs of a vision problem, but a comprehensive eye exam is the best way to get the full picture of a child’s eye health.

https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/find-a-doctor?sso=y

08/06/2026

Patient interviews reinforce what decades of research and practice continue to show: expanding optometric scope improves access to timely, patient-centered eye health and vision care.

08/05/2026

Mild light sensitivity is normal. Lingering discomfort is not.

https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/find-a-doctor?sso=y