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Rayner Marks 10 Years of C-flex in the USA

Rayner announced today that it is marking an important milestone this month- the 10-year anniversary of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the C-flex 570C monofocal Intraocular Lens (IOL) for commercial use in the United States of America. During cataract surgery, the clouded natural lens of the eye is dissolved by a process…

Detection and Risks of Age-related Macular Degeneration

February is designated Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss and legal blindness among adults over 60 in the U.S. Do you know the signs and if you are at risk? What is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? We need what…

Eye Care Spotlight: Iowa City

We are proud to serve the Iowa City community! Get to know our doctors in this area and the eye care services that we offer. Iowa City is one of Wolfe Eye Clinic’s main office locations, providing complete medical and surgical eye care. The city is often referred to as the ‘Athens of the Midwest’-a…

Understanding Glaucoma, the ‘Silent Thief of Sight’

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Learn more about this leading cause of preventable blindness that provides little to no warning signs. Glaucoma is an eye condition most often thought of as affecting the elderly or people of increasing age. But there are a number of factors that can cause a person to be more susceptible…

With Diabetes, Keep an Eye on Your Eyes

More than 29 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. Being diagnosed with diabetes and managing the condition can be a daunting journey. Many people face a change in lifestyle and daily habits along with the preventive care routine of medications and daily self-monitoring. Left unmanaged though, we know that diabetes can affect many parts of…

Give the Gift of LASIK this Christmas!

Many people enjoy giving others presents at Christmas . . . especially the ones that will be a big surprise! The search for the perfect gift can be difficult- something for mom that is thoughtful, something for dad that’s practical and something for a 20-30 something child that’s fun and cool. If you’d like to…

Are You At Risk For Cataracts?

As we age, it becomes apparent that there is little to be done to stop the effect that time has on our bodies. Most people are caught up in what aging is doing to their skin, hair and figure to think about what’s happening with their vision and the health of their eyes. It’s no…

Get Eye-Ready for Back-to-School

The strong connection between vision and learning is no secret. Increased screen time and daily eye stresses only add to the importance of scheduling yearly comprehensive eye exams for our children. As the new school year is soon here, it’s the perfect time to get in and get those eyes checked. Here’s a little of…

How Does High Blood Pressure Affect Your Eyes?

High blood pressure alone typically will not impact a person’s vision. However, high blood pressure over an extended period of time can cause damage to the retina’s blood vessels, limit the retina’s function and put pressure on the optic nerve, causing vision problems. This condition is called hypertensive retinopathy. It can be a risk factor…

Sports Eye Safety Month: Know the proper protections to safeguard your eyes

Each year, more than 100,000 people are treated for sports-related eye injuries. According to the National Eye Institute, approximately 13,500 of these injuries result in permanent vision loss. Children are most at risk to eye injury in sports. While some sports carry a greater risk of eye injury than others, baseball is the leading cause…

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