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AMD is the most common cause of visual loss in people over 50 years of age. It is a disease that affects the central (macular) portion of the retina. The… Read More

Free Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Screening When: January 22nd from 1 – 3 pm Where: Eye Surgeons Associates 777 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf or 4731 45th St. Ct, Rock Island First come,… Read More

By: Nikhil Wagle, M.D. In the U.S., more than 2 million individuals are estimated to be living with glaucoma, and that number is expected to increase to more than 3… Read More

By: John Frederick, M.D. While many New Year’s resolutions aren’t fulfilled, here’s one that you should resolve to get done – get your eyes examined, especially if you can’t remember… Read More

By: William Benevento, MD As we’re immersed in the toy buying season, here are a few tips to keep in mind on toy safety and selection. These guidelines are not… Read More

The number of people diagnosed with diabetes has exploded over the past decade, due to modern lifestyles and more stringent definitions of what is considered diabetes. High blood sugar from… Read More

If you’ve never been to a trunk show before, grab a friend and attend ESA’s designer brands eyeglasses and sunglasses trunk show on Friday November 13th, from 4 – 6… Read More

Peter Fries, M.D. Several different types of red, swollen and tender bumps can arise on the edge or inside portions of an eyelid. Frequently these bumps are infectious or inflammatory… Read More

By Tina Eckhardt, M.D. An estimated 40 million Americans wear contact lenses. There are many types of contact lenses including soft, soft toric, soft multifocal and gas permeable lenses. The… Read More

GETTING READY FOR BACK TO SCHOOL EARLY VISION SCREENINGS FOR CHILDREN John Frederick, MD The wonders of the world are often first encountered through the eyes of a child. Yet… Read More