A New Prescription Offers an Alternative to Reading Glasses
Misplaced Your Reading Glasses … Again? By: Nikhil Wagle, M.D. Presbyopia, or age-related blurry near vision, is a common, progressive condition that reduces the eye’s ability to focus on near objects and affects approximately 128 million Americans or nearly half of the U.S. adult population, usually over the age of 40. Presbyopia comes from the… Read More
Allergies
Allergic Conjunctivitis Brian Hansel, O.D. Most people associate sneezing, runny nose, coughing, and hives as a reaction to some types of allergens. Surprisingly, to these sufferers when their eyes are involved, they are often experiencing allergic conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammation (-itis) of the mucosal membrane called the conjunctiva. This surrounds the white part… Read More
FREE Health Seminar & Luncheon
You’re invited to Eye Health for Adults Over 50 Presented by: Dr. Jeff Heden, O.D. Thursday, April 13th from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Doors open at 11:45 am.) Geneseo Community Center Activity Room Please RSVP to Linda at Eye Surgeons Associates by April 7th. Call (309) 944-8888 X6607 or email [email protected] with the number… Read More
Check One Off the New Year’s Resolution List
How Often Should You Get Your Eyes Examined? John Frederick, M.D. While many New Year’s resolutions don’t get fulfilled, there is one you should commit to getting done. Get your eyes examined, especially if you can’t remember your last exam. Which begs the next question, how often do you need an eye exam? Patients often… Read More
Slow Changes to Your Child’s Worsening Vision
Slow Changes to Your Child’s Worsening Vision Dr. Sarah Burgett, OD If your child is between the age of 5 and 15 with myopia, also called nearsightedness, meaning they can’t see objects in the distance, and their prescription has changed frequently, they may be a candidate for myopia management. The benefits of myopia management include… Read More
