Why I Became an Optometrist
Dr. Sarah Burgett was diagnosed with strabismus around her first birthday. Strabismus, or misaligned eyes, is either a constant or intermittent condition in which the eyes are not parallel and causes an eye to turn in, out, up or down. Strabismus is a common condition, affecting about 4% of kids. In Dr. Burgett’s case, her parents were… Read More
Dr. Wymore, Ophthalmologist and Artist
Dr. James Wymore, who specializes in general ophthalmology, has been with Eye Surgeons Associates for about 28 years. Outside of the office duties, he has dabbled in drawing, painting, and writing. His colorful piece, entitled ‘Visual Spectrum Abstract 3’, is displayed in our Rock Island clinic lobby. It was painted to help celebrate 2020, a… Read More
The Health Secrets Your Eye Exam Can Reveal
An eye exam can do more than indicate a glasses prescription needs updating. It can reveal hidden health issues, that if left untreated, could rob you of your vision or cause other serious medical issues. When ESA patient Linda went for her annual routine eye exam, she suspected she may have cataracts. “I noticed my… Read More
Learn How You Can Make An Easy Transition To A Hearing Aid
Transitioning to hearing aids after years of hearing loss can take time and patience. How things sound and how it feels to wear a device resting in your ear canal will feel unusual at first, similar to the adjustment of wearing glasses or getting bifocals for the first time. But the pros of wearing a… Read More
Thyroid Disease Can Affect Your Eyesight
Abnormalities of the thyroid gland, which is located just below the voice box in the neck, can result in an over- or under-production of thyroid hormone. This hormone regulates your body’s metabolism and energy use. If the thyroid gland stops producing enough hormone to keep the energy levels of the body going, that individual usually… Read More
