Cataract Surgery Can Reduce Or Eliminate Your Need For Glasses
By Dr. Carlton Fenzl ~ Tired of your glasses? The new advanced technology lens options used today during cataract surgery can reduce your dependence on glasses. A cataract is a thickening or clouding of the natural lens that occurs as we age. When it becomes visually significant, we remove it and replace it with a… Read More
What Can Parents Do About Myopia?
By Dr. Sara Kloft ~ Myopia, otherwise known as nearsightedness, is becoming more prevalent in our society. The number of Americans that have myopia has nearly doubled in the last 50 years, and there is no sign of it slowing down. The blurry vision caused by myopia can be corrected with glasses, but glasses do… Read More
New Dextenza Reduces the Drop Regimen after Cataract Surgery
By Dr. Nikhil Wagle ~ Cataract surgery is the most common surgical procedure done in the United States, and every year, about three million people undergo this operation. In most patients, vision improves, and many people choose to be less dependent on glasses afterward. Even with such successful outcomes, one of the inconveniences postoperatively is… Read More
Five Reasons People are Choosing to Have LASIK Now
Five Reasons People are Choosing to Have LASIK Now LASIK can help you eliminate or reduce your need for glasses or contacts and correct your astigmatism, near or farsightedness. Practices are seeing an increased interest in LASIK this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a shift in how and where we work, and introduced a… Read More
Alleviate Digital Eye Strain
Digital Eye Strain By Scott Baldwin, O.D. 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 technology has been a blessing, it also… Read More
Toys, Games and the Eyes: Tips to Keep Kids Safe this Holiday Season
Toys, games and the eyes: Tips to keep kids safe this holiday season BY DR. WILLIAM BENEVENTO 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… Read More
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. Just remember that if you clean your… Read More
Durysta: Dissolvable Implant To Treat Glaucoma
Durysta: Dissolvable Implant To Treat Glaucoma By Nikhil Wagle, M.D. 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… Read More
Introducing Dr. Kloft, O.D.
Eye Surgeons Associates is pleased to introduce Sara Kloft, O.D. Originally from Dubuque, Dr. Kloft graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids with a BA in Biology with a collateral in neuroscience and a chemistry and history minor. She attended Illinois College of Optometry where she graduated with clinical honors as a Doctor of Optometry… Read More
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 surgery team at Eye Surgeons can help you eliminate or reduce your… Read More
