New Tests for Dry Eye Disease Available

By Michael Boehm, M.D. “My eyes often burn, look red, and feel dry by the end of the day.” Have symptoms like these become a daily nuisance? According to research, over 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with dry eye disease. The risk of developing dry eye disease increases with age. And women are more… Read More
25% Off Glasses When You Donate Your Old Pair!

It’s good to give and receive! Donate your old glasses to the Lions Club at any ESA location and receive 25% off your new glasses. Schedule an appointment in optical today! Time for a new prescription, no worries, schedule an eye exam too! Plus, use up your FSA benefits by the end of the year!… Read More
Give the Gift of LASIK

Think outside the box and give the unexpected gift of LASIK to eliminate or reduce the need for glasses. Present your loved one with a LASIK gift package, including a free consultation and surgery. You pay for the gift when surgery is scheduled. Give the gift of LASIK and leave the shopping and wrapping to… Read More
Lashes that Aggravate the Eye

Dr. Peter Fries ~ Not all eyelashes grow correctly, and unusual eyelash growth can often be painful and irritating. Aberrant growth of eyelashes is defined as an abnormal direction in the growth of lashes. This eyelash growth usually extends toward the eyeball, causing irritation and redness, mucous production, and the feeling that something is constantly… Read More
Best UV Protection

Dr. Tina Eckhardt ~ UV damage to the eyes can be either immediate, cumulative, or a combination of both. Corneal sunburn, for example, happens immediately where issues including eye cancers and growths on and around the eye are often cumulative. Most cumulative eye malformations contribute to cataracts and likely to the progression of macular degeneration…. Read More
Vision Screenings for Back to School

Dr. John Frederick ~ The wonders of the world are often first encountered through the eyes of a child. Yet without good vision, a child’s ability to learn about the world becomes problematic. Vision problems affect one in 10 preschoolers and one in five school-age children. Children often don’t realize they have vision problems until… Read More
Hearing Aids – Why Sooner than Later

Kyle Kuhlman, BCHIS ~ Hearing loss should be treated the same way as ministering to a sickness or health issue. Make an appointment to see your doctor. Patients often tell their doctors, “I hear what I want to hear.” But do they know if they hear everything? What are the consequences of neglecting to treat… Read More
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