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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 have a...

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: 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

GETTING READY FOR BACK TO SCHOOL 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....