Glaucoma Free Screening

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, first served basis. Those at higher risk are over 60, African American, and/or...

Check One Off The New Year’s Resolution List

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 when your last exam was? Which begs the next question, how often do you need an eye...

Toys and Safe Vision

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 absolute; the best toy for a child takes into account their individual interests, abilities, and level of...

Monitoring the Eyes of People with Diabetes

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 diabetes affects the entire body, including the eyes. If severe enough, eye...