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 Illinois, College of Medicine at Peoria and residency in ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of… Read More
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 14 years until retiring in December of 2016. He is board certified… Read More
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 about 28 years. Outside of the office duties, he has dabbled in drawing,… Read More
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 eye wear from more than 100 designer collections. Use any… Read More
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 possible measures and minimize unnecessary exposure to patients and staff. It’s… Read More
Eye Surgeons Associates Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Announcement
Eye Surgeons Associates COVID Safety Measures Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to navigate our way through the COVID-19 crisis. Throughout these unprecedented times our staff and doctors rose to the challenge to safely serve our communities’ emergent and urgent vision needs. With restrictions on elective surgeries and procedures lifted and… Read More
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 disease. Our tears maintain… Read More
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 condition, affecting about 4% of kids. In Dr. Burgett’s case, her parents were… Read More
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, she suspected she may have cataracts. “I noticed my… Read More
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 first time. But the pros of wearing a… Read More
