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30% off Sunglasses Monday, June 27th
30% off Sunglasses Frames and Lenses (Non-Rx or Rx) One Day Only, Monday, June 27th, 2016 See Optician for details. Monday, June 27th is National Sunglasses Day and to celebrate, Eye Surgeons is offering 30% off sunglasses - frame, lenses and lens options (both...
May is Better Hearing Month
When people notice a change in their vision, they usually make an appointment with the eye doctor and get a prescription for glasses. It can be an easy fix, readily accepted by most. But what is it about hearing that makes some people avoid having it checked and...
June is National Cataract Awareness Month
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, it has been estimated that by age 75 about 70% of people will have cataracts. Let’s discuss a few things about cataracts and how they are treated. What is a cataract? A cataract is when the lens of the eye becomes...
Eye Surgeons Associates Designated as National Leader in High Quality and Efficient Eye Care
Eye Surgeons Associates Designated as National Leader in High Quality and Efficient Eye Care Eye Surgeons Associates is pleased to announce it has been selected as one of 128 physician groups nationwide that exceeded the federal government's benchmarks for high...
Eye Surgeons Associates Announces Dr. Phinney’s Retirement
After 25 years of serving the vision needs of the Quad Cities, Dr. Richard Phinney will be retiring at the end of April. He joined Eye Surgeons Associates (ESA) in 1991. He and Dr. Peter Fries were the first to join the Arbissers, co-founders of Eye Surgeons,...
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month
By: Michael Howcroft, M.D. AMD is the most common cause of visual loss in people over 50 years of age. It is a disease that affects the central (macular) portion of the retina. The macula is the area responsible for central (reading and distance) vision. There are two...
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month
AMD is the most common cause of visual loss in people over 50 years of age. It is a disease that affects the central (macular) portion of the retina. The macula is the area responsible for central (reading and distance) vision. There are two main types of macular...
Glaucoma Free Screening
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...
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month: Learn About An Exciting Technology for the Treatment of Glaucoma
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...