Cross-Section of the Eye
Iowa EyeCare is proud to announce a new contact lens for individuals with keratoconus and other atypical corneas. Continue Reading 
ClearKone Contact Lenses for Keratoconus
November 10th, 2010Keratoconus
October 29th, 2010
- Eye with Keratoconus
The cornea is the clear window at the front of the eye. A rounded cornea refracts light as it enters, allowing you to see clearly. Keratoconus (ker-a-to-ko-nus) is a degenerative condition that causes corneal thinning, forcing the cornea to become “cone-like”. Continue Reading
Glaucoma Treatment
October 22nd, 2010
Glaucoma Technology
Early diagnosis is the key to the successful management of glaucoma. The goal of treatment is to slow or to stop the progression of vision loss because there is no cure for glaucoma. Careful monitoring of eye pressure, visual field, optic nerves, the nerve fiber layer of the retina, and more is critical. Iowa EyeCare is proud to provide patients with the very latest glaucoma-management technology. Continue Reading
Glaucoma Diagnosis at Iowa EyeCare
October 11th, 2010
Optice Nerve with Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve (the cord that transmits information from the eye towards the brain). Glaucoma damage to the optic nerve causes permanent vision loss for millions. Glaucoma affects people of all ages, races, and genders. Early glaucoma is void of symptoms and the only way to help prevent glaucoma from causing permanent vision damage is to have your eyes examined annually. Continue Reading
Elevate your GAME!
October 4th, 2010
Iowa Hawkeyes Kinnick Stadium
Regardless of whether your in the stands or on the field this season you need the most from your eyes. In order to enjoy the game or maximize your on-the-field potential you have to see the field of play with incredible accuracy. Clear vision is essential, but so is binocularity and depth perception.
Bye-week is a great chance to get your eyes examined at Iowa EyeCare in Robins, Cedar Rapids, or Marion, Iowa. Call 319-377-2222 today.
See you Soon. Go Hawkeyes!
-The Doctors and Staff at Iowa EyeCare
How does LASIK work?
September 10th, 2010
LASIK stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. Continue Reading
Bad Eggs Could Result In Bad Eyes
August 20th, 2010By Dr. Ryan W. Nelson
Iowa has been in the news recently as millions of eggs have been recalled nationwide due to an outbreak of salmonella gastrointestinal illnesses.
What does that have to do with eyes?
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Pterygium & Pinguecula
July 23rd, 2010
Pterygium
The two terms “pterygium” and “pinguecula” describe similar changes to the eye. Both “”pterygium” and “pinguecula” are extremely common and most often affect patients who have frequent exposure to Continue Reading
Cataract Surgery
July 20th, 2010
When vision becomes significantly worse due to an opacity within the natural lens of the eye, it is called a cataract (Click here to learn more about cataracts). Once a cataract has been formed it does not get better on its own or with medications. Continue Reading
Cataract Awareness
July 16th, 2010Just about everyone will get cataracts if they have enough birthdays. What most people don’t realize is that there is more than one type of cataract and that they can be caused by more than just getting older.
Nuclear Sclerosis Cataract
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