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Alleviate Digital Eye Strain
One of the hallmarks of life in the 21st century is our dependence on and accessibility to technology, which COVID has increased exponentially. We’re doing everything online – jobs, classes, entertainment, even socializing. Devices are used many hours a day. While...
Toys, Games and the Eyes: Tips to Keep Kids Safe this Holiday Season
As we’re immersed in the season of toy buying, here are a few safety tips to keep in mind. These guidelines are not absolute; the best toy for a child also takes into account their individual interests, abilities and level of responsibility. According to the U.S....
Fog Stopper Available at ESA
If you wear glasses with a mask, fogging is definitely a problem. ESA now carries Fog Stopper, available in our optical departments. A 10 ml bottle is $19.95. ESA has received great reviews on the product, and we’re excited to offer it as a solution to our patients....
Durysta: Dissolvable Implant To Treat Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a chronic disease of the eye that results in damage to the optic nerve, a vital structure that is responsible for healthy vision. The damage is due to an abnormally high eye pressure. If left untreated, this eye pressure can lead to blindness and is one of...
Tired of Foggy Glasses
Tired Of Foggy Glasses? Look at LASIK to reduce or eliminate needing glasses and contacts. Dr. Baumann, a cornea specialist with Medical Associates Clinic in Dubuque, has performed thousands of LASIK procedures and brings LASIK surgery to ESA. He and the skilled LASIK...
Cataract Surgery Can Reduce Or Eliminate Your Need For Glasses
Tired of your glasses? The new advanced technology lens options used today during cataract surgery can reduce your dependence on glasses. (Or View the FYEye video on our YouTube channel.) A cataract is a thickening or clouding of the natural lens that occurs as we...
Adapting to Provide Care During COVID-19
In the early stages of the pandemic when the offices were closed to the majority of patients, Eye Surgeons continued providing treatment for ongoing eye conditions like glaucoma and doctors were available to those needing urgent eye care. Safety was and continues to...
Eye Surgeons Associates is pleased to introduce Richard Yemm, M.D.
Cataract Surgeon and Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Dr. Yemm grew up in Galesburg, Illinois and obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Molecular and Cellular Biology. He completed his medical training at the University of...
Dr. Howcroft Is Back From Retirement
Dr. Howcroft has generously agreed to come out of retirement on a part-time basis to assist Eye Surgeons with our growing demand for medical retina care and Dr. Elshatory’s upcoming departure in October. Dr. Howcroft cared for patients at Eye Surgeons Associates for...