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By Carlton Fenzl, M.D. A corneal transplant is needed when the clarity of the cornea, or the first structure that light penetrates as it enters the eye, cannot be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Often there is painful swelling that cannot be relieved by...

By Jonathan Isgrig, OD Contact lenses can be worn at any age. There is no physical age limit and when to start wearing contacts is determined by each child’s unique situation and whether they have a condition that would limit this option. Most children begin wearing...

By James Wymore, M.D. Not everybody looks forward to a trip to the eye doctor. Patients often have to undergo eye dilation, which lengthens the time in the doctor’s office, makes the eyes sensitive to light and may blur reading vision. Can the eye doctor examine your...

Save on glasses for children under 18. One Day Sale Thursday, September 13th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Only at our Rock Island office - 4731 45th St. Ct. Rock Island, IL Take 50% off frames and lenses including polycarbonate, anti-reflective and UV protection lenses. Receive a...

ESA reaches cataract patients in Monmouth. Eye Surgeons Associates is pleased to bring cataract surgery to patients well south of the Quad City area. Dr. Carlton Fenzl will be performing cataract surgery at OSF Holy Family Medical Center one Friday per month....

Millions of school-age children participate in a sport in the U.S. But for some, not every memory is fond, especially for those kids who suffer an injury. Eye injuries are one of the leading causes of visual impairment in children. Athletes need to choose protective...

By Dr. John Frederick Getting ready for back to school: early vision screenings for children. Vision problems affect one in ten preschoolers and one in five school-age children. Children often don’t realize they have vision problems, yet until age 12, vision is 80%...