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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...
Dry Eye Disease Can Get Worse in the Winter
By Michael Boehm, M.D. “My eyes often burn, look red, and feel dry by the end of the day.” “I have to blink a lot while reading to clear my blurry vision.” Have symptoms like these become a daily nuisance? Like millions of other patients, you may suffer from dry eye...
Why I Became an Optometrist
Dr. Sarah Burgett was diagnosed with strabismus around her first birthday. Strabismus, or misaligned eyes, is either a constant or intermittent condition in which the eyes are not parallel and causes an eye to turn in, out, up or down. Strabismus is a common...
The Health Secrets Your Eye Exam Can Reveal
An eye exam can do more than indicate a glasses prescription needs updating. It can reveal hidden health issues, that if left untreated, could rob you of your vision or cause other serious medical issues. When ESA patient Linda went for her annual routine eye exam,...
Learn How You Can Make An Easy Transition To A Hearing Aid
Transitioning to hearing aids after years of hearing loss can take time and patience. How things sound and how it feels to wear a device resting in your ear canal will feel unusual at first, similar to the adjustment of wearing glasses or getting bifocals for the...
Thyroid Disease Can Affect Your Eyesight
Abnormalities of the thyroid gland, which is located just below the voice box in the neck, can result in an over- or under-production of thyroid hormone. This hormone regulates your body’s metabolism and energy use. If the thyroid gland stops producing enough hormone...