by Eye Surgeons Associates | Feb 8, 2016 | News
By: Michael Howcroft, M.D. 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 macula is the area responsible for central (reading and distance) vision. There are two...
by Eye Surgeons Associates | Feb 8, 2016 | News
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 macula is the area responsible for central (reading and distance) vision. There are two main types of macular...
by Eye Surgeons Associates | Jan 14, 2016 | News
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...
by Eye Surgeons Associates | Jan 12, 2016 | News
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 million, by 2020. Glaucoma is an eye disease typically characterized by elevated pressure in the eye...
by Eye Surgeons Associates | Dec 29, 2015 | News
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...
