by Eye Surgeons Associates | Dec 8, 2015 | News
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...
by Eye Surgeons Associates | Nov 23, 2015 | News
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...
by Eye Surgeons Associates | Nov 3, 2015 | News
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 pm in our Rock Island office. Rep.s from the designers literally bring out tray upon tray of their...
by Eye Surgeons Associates | Sep 3, 2015 | News
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 processes within the different oil, sweat and tear glands of the eyelid. Most people...
by Eye Surgeons Associates | Aug 24, 2015 | News
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 wear schedule can vary from two-weeks, monthly and even daily disposable...