Feeling Dry in July?

Did you know that we blink 4,200,000 times on average per year! We blink to help keep our eyes moist and healthy, but here at Ankeny Family Vision Center we know that dry eye can be a real problem for many people. It can be extremely frustrating, but our providers are knowledgeable in how to help is this part of your eye care. If over the counter drops have not worked for you, there are other options. Let your doctor know during your annual eye exam, or an appointment can be made any other time of year. They will help you determine what the best course of action is to keep your eyes feeling healthy and comfortable.

May is Healthy Vision Month

Ankeny Family Vision Center encourages you to make vision a focus. Our team knows just how hard your eyes work for you. Are you taking time to care your eyes? After all eyes are one part of the body that is so complex that we have not yet figured out how to transplant them. This is why it is so very important that you take care of the ones that you have. Vision care can seem complex, but our doctors are great at explaining any problems. They are also great at giving prompt and accurate answers to any and all questions you may have pertaining to your vision. Call today to schedule your annual exam!

June is Cataract Awareness Month

Do you or someone you know have cataracts? Chances are the answer is yes. After the age of 40 cataracts affect 1 in 6 Americans. The best news though, cataracts are treatable! Cataracts can be discovered in an annual eye exam that you can get here at Ankeny Family Vision Center. From here we can refer you to treatment for the actual surgery. Your eye care is so important to us, and we know that proximity to home is important as well. After the removal, our providers are able to perform all post operation checkups. Nine out of 10 people are able to regain 20/20 to 20/40 vision.

April Showers Bring...Allergies

While all the new life around us is pretty, it can also give us some not so pretty allergies. A symptom that a lot of people experience is red, itchy eyes. Ankeny Family Vision Center brings you tips to help make these symptoms a bit easier to handle.

1. Simply wet a washcloth and put it in the refrigerator or freezer for a couple of hours. Once it is chilled, lie down and rest the cloth over your eyes. This should help bring some relief.
2. Wearing eye glasses instead of contacts during allergy season can help as well. Contacts can retain debris causing more irritation.
3. Eye drops can help alleviate some of the irritation too. Over the counter our doctors recommend, (Doctor Recommendation Here).
4. Try over the counter allergy medications. These can have antihistamines that diminish the itchy eye feeling. However, it is always important to consult with your primary care provider to ensure that the medication is safe for you.

Your eye care is very important to us. If none of the above tips are able to help you, please give our front desk a call. They would be happy to help you make an appointment with one of our providers to see what we can do for you.