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Eye Surgeons Associates Announces Dr. Michael Howcroft Approaching Retirement
After a long, illustrious career, Michael Howcroft, M.D. will ease into retirement at the end of the year. Dr. Howcroft joined Eye Surgeons Associates (ESA) in June, 2002. He was recruited from Toronto, Canada where he was an associate professor at the University of...
Pink-eye
By: John Frederick, MD “Pink-eye” is the lay term commonly used to refer to the abrupt development of discharge and inflammation of an eye. There are many reasons why one or both eyes become red, sensitive and develop a discharge. Probably the most common cause of...
Diabetes and the Holidays
By: Jeni Tackett, Dietitian Eating healthy is difficult for everyone during the holiday season. Individuals with diabetes must balance holiday treats with blood sugar control. If you have family or friends with diabetes, you can support rather than sabotage them. Here...
Dwyer from Dwyer and Michaels, guest appearance at upcoming LASIK seminar
Our guest speaker at the LASIK seminar, Wednesday, September 21 is Dwyer from Dwyer & Michaels. He recently had monovision LASIK with Dr. Fenzl. If you're interested in monovision LASIK, this is a great way to learn more about it . With Monovision, one eye focuses on...
Quad City Times Readers’ Choice Awards 2016
Thank you for voting ESA Best Eye Care Provider for the third year in a row and for another honorable mention for Best Hearing Aid Provider! We appreciate that you chose us for your care and will work hard to provide your best vision and hearing for life!
Early Vision Screenings for Children
John Frederick, MD The wonders of the world are often first encountered through the eyes of a child. Yet without good vision, a child’s ability to learn about the world becomes more difficult. Vision problems affect one in 10 preschoolers and one in five school age...
Eliminating Glasses with Monovision
It happens to most of us in our 40s. We need cheaters or bifocals to see close up. This condition called presbyopia happens even to people who have never worn glasses. And some people don’t ever want to wear glasses. Luckily, monovision is a way to correct presbyopia...
Can You Hear Me Now?
The Connection Between Vision and Hearing Why is your eye doctor asking you about your hearing? A university study published in a medical journal found that vision problems are associated with the onset of hearing loss. The two go hand in hand as we age, and you may...
Looking Good, Best UV Protection
UV damage to the eyes can be immediate, such as corneal sunburn, and cumulative, including cataract and macular degeneration. Protecting your eyes today can help keep your eyes healthy in the future. These tips will help you select the best UV protection for your...