Eye Surgeons Associates

04/09/2026

Pickleball & Sports Eye Related Injuries: How to Prevent them

Pickleball is booming—up 311% since 2020! But so are eye injuries. Sports-related eye injuries jumped 33% last year, with over 43,000 treated nationwide. That tiny pickleball? It flies at 60 mph in close quarters—fast enough to cause permanent vision damage.
Dr. Fenzl shares the good news - 90% of eye injuries are preventable with the right protective eyewear.
Before your next game, gear up with ASTM-certified sports safety glasses. Your eyes are worth protecting.

04/07/2026

K.C. Pharmaceuticals recalls more than 3 million over-the counter lubricating eye drops.
It is a class II recall, meaning the drops may cause temporary or reversible adverse effects, or have a low probability of causing severe adverse effects. The products were distributed by companies including Walgreens, Kroger, CVS and Rite Aid. This has not affected prescription drops and you should continue taking your prescriptions drops. Here’s a list of the drops affected:

K.C. Pharmaceuticals is recalling more than 3.1 million bottles of eye drops due to “lack of assurance of sterility,” according to the FDA. The eight affected products, totaling 3,111,072 individual units, have been distributed throughout the U.S.

04/03/2026

In honor of the holiday, a bunny riddle.
Happy Easter every bunny!

PS. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene/vitamin A, an essential nutrient that helps maintain healthy vision.

04/02/2026

As a supporter, ESA would like to invite you to the Chordbuster's 68th Annual Show. More details and ticket information at their website.
Enjoy!

04/01/2026

April Fools!
Mood-changing contacts would be pretty cool, right? But we don't fool around when it comes to contact lens safety!
Whether you're wearing contacts for the first time or have been wearing them for years, proper fit and care are essential. Contact lenses are a prescribed medical device, and when worn and cared for properly, they provide safe, effective vision correction for 45 million Americans!
Contact lenses are great for:
• Active lifestyles and sports
• Professional needs
• Any occasion where you want glasses-free vision
But here's the serious part: poorly fitting lenses can scratch your cornea, leading to pain, infection, and even vision loss. Your cornea can also change shape over time, so regular fittings ensure your lenses fit properly and your prescription is up to date.
Having issues with your contacts? It's time for an exam and fitting! Give us a call today. 563-323-2020
No pranks here—just healthy vision!

03/31/2026

Love optical illusions?
Check this on out and the science behind it.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-color-is-this-dot-new-illusion-demonstrates-weird-vision-quirk/
Thanks for sharing this Dr. Burgett!

An optical illusion with nine simple dots reveals a surprising amount about the eye and brain

03/31/2026

What a Morning at the Senior Expo!
Nearly 700 attendees came out to the Senior Resources Senior Expo on Friday, and the energy was amazing! With 48 vendors providing valuable information, health screenings, and plenty of free goodies, it was a morning well spent!
A huge thank you to Senior Resource Partners for hosting such a fantastic event, to all the vendors who participated, and to everyone who stopped by our booth. It's always a pleasure connecting with our community!

03/30/2026

Happy National Doctor's Day!
To all the physicians who've touched our lives—thank you. From late-night emergencies to routine checkups, from delivering our babies to helping us through our toughest health challenges, you show up for us with skill, compassion, and dedication.
Whether we're grouchy because we don't feel well or relieved with a clean bill of health, you care for us. We're deeply grateful.
A special shoutout to our incredible eye care providers who help the world see better every single day.
Thank you for your commitment to our health and well-being.

03/30/2026

Women Fighting Hunger: Another Amazing Year!
ESA was proud to sponsor the 6th Annual River Bend Food Bank Women Fighting Hunger event last Thursday—an event we've been honored to support since day one!
What a night! A sold-out crowd came together to hear from Coach Lisa Bluder and support an incredible cause. Here's hoping they reached (and exceeded!) their fundraising goal!
This event does such important work—providing meals to people facing food insecurity right here in our communities. Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and supports this vital mission. Together, we're making a real difference!

03/24/2026

Not happy with your vision in glasses or soft contacts?
Dr. Baldwin talked with Marcia Lense on KWQC- TV6 Midday Medical last week about hard contacts. If you have irregular shaped corneas from conditions like keratoconus or injury, severe astigmatism, dry eye, post-surgical complications or are just not happy with your vision —RGP (Rigid Gas Permeable), scleral, or hybrid lenses may still be an option to support active lifestyles, sports, and professional needs. If you missed it, here's the link to watch the video to learn more: https://www.kwqc.com/2026/03/19/who-can-benefit-specialty-hard-contacts/

03/23/2026

Happy Belated Poetry Day!

An Ode to Eyes

Two windows to the world so bright,
They help us see both day and night.
From sunrise gold to starry skies,
We see it all through precious eyes.

They sparkle, shine, and sometimes cry,
They roll, they wink, they catch your eye.
So here's to blues and greens and browns—
They see some of the greatest gifts that can be found!

Take care of yours, both day and night,
And keep your world bright!

The actual day was observed Saturday, but wanted to share the poem AI helped me with. Think it was pretty on target. 😊

03/20/2026

Calling All Seniors!
Hope you can join us next Friday, 3/27 at the Golden Leaf ,2902 E Kimberly Rd # 1, Davenport for lots of great information on services for seniors and free stuff.
See you there!