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FYEye link to video: www.youtube.com/watch Dr. Chad Kluver, O.D. A subconjunctival hemorrhage is a very common cause of a red eye seen in the clinic. Many times a red eye has other symptoms associated with it, such as pain, redness or discharge. What make a subconjunctival hemorrhage unique is that many times the patient is unaware… Read More

Boomers and Eye Disease Boomers are starting to experience age-related vision problems. Since 2000, the number of 40+ Americans with vision impairment and blindness, cataracts, and open-angle glaucoma has increased approximately 20% per condition. Meanwhile, the same population has seen an 89% rise in diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in American adults. By… Read More

Announcing the Arrival of Tiffany & Co. to our Bettendorf Optical Tiffany & Co., with 180 year history, added eyewear to their collection in 2006. You can now enjoy their timeless, classic designs, world-renowned quality and craftsmanship in their designer eyewear collection carried exclusively at Eye Surgeons Associates Bettendorf Office. Whether you adore the iconic… Read More

Dr. Nikhil Wagle, M.D., with Eye Surgeons Associates, is honored to be appointed to the Iowa Board of Medicine by Governor Reynolds beginning May 1, 2019 for a 3 year term, pending Senate confirmation in April. The board regulates the practice of medicine, surgery, and acupuncture. According to the Iowa Administrative Code, “The board has… Read More

Kyle Kuhlman, BCHIS Hearing loss affects millions of people in the U.S. Listening environments and voices around us change frequently and can make hearing a challenge. Wouldn’t it be nice for hearing aid users to be able to turn the hearing aid volume up or down without others taking notice? Many hearing aids today are… Read More

Allergic Conjunctivitis Brian Hansel, O.D. FYEye video link: www.youtube.com/watch Most people associate sneezing, runny nose, coughing and hives as a reaction to some type of allergen. Those people suffering are, surprisingly, often experiencing allergic conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammation (-itis) of the mucosal membrane called the conjunctiva. This membrane surrounds the white part of the… Read More

Dry Eye Disease Patients Have Options Dry eye disease affects millions of patients and is diagnosed when either the quantity and/or quality of the tear layer is abnormal. Since our tears maintain the health and function of the external eye, the abnormal production of tears often leads to inflammation on the surface of the eye…. Read More

Dry Eye and Sleep Position Dry eye disease is a common eye condition, affecting an estimated 40% of patients receiving ophthalmic care. It is defined by a reduced quality and/or quantity of tears to properly lubricate and protect the ocular surface, leading to chronic inflammation and irritation. The severity and frequency of these symptoms can… Read More

Computer Vision Syndrome Computer vision syndrome is not an actual disease but is a term being used by groups like the American Optometric Association to describe some of the eye and vision problems that are associated with use of electronic devices. One of the hallmarks of life in the 21st century is being surrounded by… Read More

A New Treatment for Dry Eye That’s Drop Free and Drug Free TrueTear® Dry eye is a condition that affects millions of people every year in the United States. Treatments range from over the counter products such as artificial tears, omega-3 fatty acids supplements, and warm compresses to procedures such as amniotic membrane application for… Read More