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• posted: Jul. 26, 2024

Diabetes can significantly impact various aspects of health, including vision. Regular eye exams are crucial for individuals with diabetes to monitor and manage potential complications. Before scheduling an appointment at Read More

• posted: Jun. 21, 2024

Many people who wear prescription eyeglasses have a wide range of opinions about them. Some wearers adore every aspect of their eyewear, while others might find them inconvenient. However, regardless Read More

• posted: Jun. 07, 2024

Diabetes refers to a condition characterized by unstable blood sugar levels, which can negatively impact the body, including your eyes and vision. Our optometry professionals at Lock Family Eye Care Read More

• posted: Jun. 06, 2024

Getting eyeglasses for the first time can be an exciting milestone for a child but finding frames that meet both their optical and stylistic needs poses some special considerations. At Read More

• posted: Apr. 25, 2024

Understanding the Tests Performed by Your Eye Doctor Eye exams are essential for maintaining healthy eyes and strong vision. These exams allow your eye doctor near you to evaluate your eye Read More

• posted: Apr. 23, 2024

What to Expect During Your Eye Exam Your eye health is crucial for perceiving the world around you and engaging with others. The first step toward maintaining healthy eyes and vision Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2024

Myopia Control in Kids Myopia is an eye condition that can affect people of all ages, including children. If your child is struggling with nearsightedness, we at Lock Family Eye Care Read More

• posted: Mar. 06, 2024

Essential Tips for Contact Lens Care While contact lenses offer a convenient alternative to wearing glasses for vision correction, these lenses require proper care to ensure clear and comfortable vision. You Read More

• posted: Mar. 06, 2024

Getting Contact Lenses: A Step-by-Step Guide Contact lenses offer a convenient vision correction alternative to eyeglasses. However, you must undergo several exams and fittings before you can get your prescription contact Read More

• posted: Nov. 17, 2023

Diabetic Retinopathy FAQs Are you or a loved one living with diabetes? Have you ever wondered about the impact of diabetes on your vision? Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of Read More

• posted: Oct. 30, 2023

The Importance of Sunglasses During Winter Here at Lock Family Eye Care, your trusted optometrists serving patients in West Des Moines, IA, we know the importance of wearing sunglasses during winter. Read More

• posted: Oct. 18, 2023

Dry Eye Tips for the Winter Wintertime brings a lot of fun, family time, and excitement – and a lot of opportunity for dry eyes. In this guide, our team at Read More

• posted: Sep. 29, 2023

The Questions You Were Too Scared to Ask, Answered Asking questions about eye care can be intimidating because there are diseases and injuries that just aren't pleasant to talk about. If Read More

• posted: Aug. 16, 2023

Differences Between Near and Farsightedness Nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia) are two common refractive errors that affect how well a person can focus on objects at different distances. These conditions occur Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2023

Importance of Routine Eye Exams An eye exam every two years or as often as recommended is important to eye health. Even if your eyes and vision seem fine, this might Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2023

Protecting Your Eyes from the Sun The sun warms your skin and gives life to the world around us. Your eyes, however, are another matter. Sunlight is generally not good for Read More