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At a Glance: What You Need to Know About Diabetes and Your Eyes

More than 463 million adults across the world are living with diabetes or are affected by diabetes as of 2019 and according to the International Diabetes Federation, those numbers continue to rise each year. Diabetes is the leading cause of permanent blindness in the United States according to Prevent Blindness and damage from diabetes can cause permanent vision loss…

Dr. James Davison places the first Vivity® Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lens in Iowa Offering Patients Extended Range of Vision After Cataract Surgery.

Wolfe Eye Clinic cataract surgeon, James Davison, M.D., recently placed Iowa’s first AcrySof® IQ Vivity® intraocular lens (IOL) by Alcon during cataract surgery. Vivity is a first-in-its-kind and said to be a break-through for presbyopic patients that rely on reading glasses to focus on close objects. After placement of Vivity, patients have reported high-quality vision at far and immediate distances…

Don’t LOSE it—USE your Health Savings or Flex Spending money on LASIK!

Are you one of the 150 million Americans who have a refractive disorder and are wanting to ditch your glasses or contacts? Maybe you are motivated and ready, but unsure if financially you can afford LASIK laser vision correction? Finding a reason to have LASIK isn’t hard, freedom from glasses and contacts is a great one, but…

The Heart and the Eye

Did you know your eyes can say a lot about the health of your heart? Eye exams are critical for your ocular health but can also serve as an early detection point for certain underlying health problems including heart problems. Every year on September 29th the world celebrates World Heart Day. World Heart Day is celebrated around…

Keeping an Eye on Aging

Aging is a normal, natural part of life. Prioritizing your health as you age becomes increasingly important to ensure a high quality of life and to reduce the risk of age-related medical issues. September is Healthy Aging Month – a month dedicated to raising awareness around health and aging. Today we’re talking particularly about how…

Preparing Your Child’s Eyes for the School Year!

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month; just in time for back-to-school preparations! As parents prepare for children to return to school or learn virtually from home, it’s important to keep their eye health and vision in mind. Healthy vision is essential to learning! So, while you’re out and about picking up fresh school…

It’s Contact Lens Health Week!

When it comes to wearing contacts, proper care and contact lens hygiene are a must. Millions of people wear contact lenses everyday according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has organized Contact Lens Health Week as an awareness to promote healthy contact lens wear and care. This year’s campaign theme…

Five Reasons to Visit Your Family Eye Doctor

For a more vibrant-looking and health-conscious life, start with your optometrist. Vision – something we take for granted every day, yet something so vital to living a full life. Those who struggle to see without glasses/ or contacts or due to a condition of the eye such as cataracts or retina disease understand how important regular eye care is….

Fireworks and Eye Safety

Boom! Boom! Bang! The 4th of July is fast approaching and fireworks may soon be lighting up your night sky! As many people plan their 4th of July activities, typically fireworks are on the agenda, from either watching a firework display show, or simply lighting sparklers with friends and family. However, as fun and entertaining as they…

Your Cataract Questions, Answered.

Cataracts are a normal part of the aging process, but how will you know if you get them? One word, CATARACTS, you’ve heard of them, know someone who has them, or has had them removed. In fact, over 50% of people by the age of eighty will develop cataracts. Knowing the signs of cataracts and what to…

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