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Shingles and The Eye

Shingles and The Eye

Shingles of any type is believed to affect around 1 in 3 people in their lifetime and it’s estimated that up to 1 million new cases of shingles will occur in the United States each year. Shingles (or herpes zoster) is the reactivation of the chicken pox or...

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Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer Vision Syndrome

One of the hallmarks of life in the 21st century is how completely surrounded and dependent we have become on technology. It’s rare to find someone that doesn’t have a cell phone, tablet, or a computer. Used in our jobs, schools, and for entertainment, people are on...

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Good Days Chronic Disease Fund – Lack of Funding for 2025

Good Days Chronic Disease Fund – Lack of Funding for 2025 In the past, patients with Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans were eligible to enroll in the Good Days program, a national non-profit charitable organization which assisted with offsetting the cost of the...

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A Fond Farewell To/From Dr. Eckhardt

A Fond Farewell To/From Dr. Eckhardt

After more than two decades of dedicated service to our community, Dr. Eckhardt has announced her retirement from Eye Surgeons Associates, effective at the end of this year. Since beginning her practice in the Quad Cities in 1999 and joining our team in 2006, Dr....

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Welcome Dr. Karsen Maxwell!

Welcome Dr. Karsen Maxwell!

Eye Surgeons Associates is delighted to welcome Dr. Karsen Maxwell to our practice in 2024. A native of Knoxville, Illinois, Dr. Maxwell brings exceptional credentials and a passion for comprehensive eye care to our community. Dr. Maxwell's journey in healthcare began...

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Can Hearing Aids Help with Single-Sided Deafness?

Can Hearing Aids Help with Single-Sided Deafness?

The American Academy of Audiology says, “About 60,000 people in the U.S. develop or lose hearing in one ear each year.” Unilateral hearing loss or single-sided deafness can be caused by a viral infection or autoimmune diseases, injury, loud noise exposure, a shortage...

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Give the Gift of LASIK

Give the Gift of LASIK

Think outside the box and give the unexpected gift of LASIK to eliminate or reduce the need for glasses. Present your loved one with a LASIK gift package, including a free consultation and surgery. You pay for the gift when surgery is scheduled. Give the gift of LASIK...

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25% Off Glasses When You Donate Your Old Pair!

25% Off Glasses When You Donate Your Old Pair!

It’s good to give and receive! Donate your old glasses to the Lions Club at any ESA location and receive 25% off your new glasses. Schedule an appointment in optical today! Call 563-323-2020. Time for a new prescription, no worries, schedule an eye exam too! Plus, use...

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