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Clinical Trial Conducted At Wolfe Eye Clinic Shows Promise for Refillable Eye Implant- Could Decrease Injection Burdens For Patients With Wet Age- Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Wolfe Eye Clinic is participating in clinical trials for Ranibizumab Port Delivery System (PDS), a permanent refillable eye implant that continuously administers Ranibizumab as treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Results from these studies show that Ranibizumab PDS may be a new treatment option for patients and may decrease burdens associated with frequent eye…

Meet Anne M. Langguth, M.D.

Wolfe Eye Clinic adds Iowa City native to provide localized pediatric and strabismus care to Eastern Iowa. Wolfe Eye Clinic is excited to introduce you to Anne M. Langguth, M.D. who recently joined our specialty eye care family. Dr. Langguth focuses her practice on the medical and surgical management of pediatric eye disorders, as well as child and adult…

Sports Eye Safety – It’s an April Focus

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), each year an estimated 100,000 people are hurt by sports-related eye injuries and about 13,500 of these injuries result in permanent vision loss. In support of Sports Eye Safety Month this April, Wolfe Eye Clinic joins AOO in reminding athletes everywhere how eye injuries can be avoided with proper…

One Last Cataract Surgery by Davison before COVID-19 Restrictions in Iowa Take Place

In the eye business, some believe the year 2020 is something extra to be celebrated. At Wolfe Eye Clinic, we are excited, to celebrate this landmark year and while we can’t promise 20/20 in 2020 for every patient who aspires to it, our goal is to always strive for it. Whether it’s through cataract surgery, LASIK…

Use ’em or Lose ’em! It is almost the end of the year, don’t let your FSA benefits go to waste!

Are you interested in or considering LASIK laser vision correction? Not sure if you can afford LASIK? Wolfe Eye Clinic is here to help answer all your questions about LASIK. You can request more information to be emailed or mailed to you here. And don’t forget, you can use your Flex Savings Account (FSA) or Health…

A Look into Diabetes and How it Impacts your Vision

In honor of diabetic eye disease awareness month, let’s take a look into how diabetes may impact your vision. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 30.3 million Americans had diabetes in 2015 and this continues to increase. Diabetes can cause eye damage that can lead to poor vision or even blindness. Luckily, there are…

FDA Approves New Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment Following Clinical Trials at Wolfe Eye Clinic

Wolfe Eye Clinic participated in clinical trials for BeovuÂ® (brolucizumab), the newly approved drug for wet age-related macular degeneration that may reduce the frequency of intravitreal injections. On October 8th, 2019, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor to treat wet age-related macular degeneration(AMD) otherwise known as neovascular…

Wolfe Eye Clinic Entices Iowa State Fair-Goers to Recycle

Every Iowan’s favorite time of year, the Iowa State Fair. A week and a half of laughter, music and fried food. In 2018, the Iowa State Fair partnered with Wolfe Eye Clinic to kick off the year with a brand new recycling initiative that landed them second place at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE)…

Wolfe Eye Clinic to be Diamond Sponsor at Marshalltown’s Oktemberfest Celebration

Wolfe Eye Clinic leads in support of hometown celebration in honor of their 100th birthday. Wolfe Eye Clinic announced this month their intention to be the presenting sponsor for Marshalltown’s annual Oktemberfest celebration. Wolfe Eye Clinic was established in Marshalltown in 1919 when Otis R. Wolfe M.D. moved his specialty ophthalmology practice to Marshalltown, reportedly because it…

Fireworks, Fun, and Tips for Protecting Your Eyes

Your eyes love to watch the fireworks but being safe is important too. Here are some tips to keep you and your eyes safe this fourth of July! It’s not the fourth of July without fireworks, sparklers, parades and barbeques! We all know there is something special about fireworks from the big bangs to the…

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