Contact Lens Etiquette

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...

Firework Safety and Iowa’s Proposed Bill

As the 4th of July quickly approaches and the Iowa Senate considers a bill under proposal, which allows retailers to sell firecrackers, Roman candles and other fireworks, thought you’d find this information from the American Academy of Ophthalmology of interest....
Summer Yard Work and Protecting Your Eyes

Summer Yard Work and Protecting Your Eyes

Nearly half of the 2.5 million eye injuries that Americans suffer annually happen in and around the home in common places like the lawn, garden, kitchen or garage. Unfortunately, ophthalmologists are all too frequently called to the emergency room to evaluate someone...

I Hear What I Want to Hear!

Kyle Kuhlman, HIS When someone is sick or has a health issue they go to the doctor. What is it about our hearing that makes a person put it on the back burner before resolving or addressing the issue? People tell me from time to time, “I hear what I want to hear.”...