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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...
Dr. Wymore, Ophthalmologist and Artist Update
Dr. Wymore continues our 2020 celebration by adding a second piece of artwork titled "Visual Spectrum Abstract 4" now hanging in the lobby of our Bettendorf clinic. Dr. James Wymore, who specializes in general ophthalmology, has been with Eye Surgeons Associates for...
Sunglasses 30% Off
National Sunglasses Day is June 27th, and we're celebrating with 30% off the week of June 22 – 26, 2020. Order your sunglasses from the comfort and safety of your home through our online Frames Gallery with Virtual Try-on ability. Browse...
ESA adds Telemedicine in our Continuing Efforts to Serve Patients
Eye Surgeons is pleased to provide telemedicine services to expand access of care for our patients. We are dedicated to assisting patients with chronic eye disease or other urgent eye issues. As we navigate the COVID-19 situation, it is vital ESA implement the safest...
Eye Surgeons Associates Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Announcement
Eye Surgeons Associates COVID Safety Measures Update May 14, 2021 Yesterday, the CDC provided an update for COVID-19 vaccinated individuals. Below is the link to the CDC guidance, please note the new recommendations are not intended for healthcare settings and as...









