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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Common Signs Your Retina May Be Detaching Retinal detachment is a serious condition that requires emergency treatment. If retinal detachment is not addressed quickly, it can lead to permanent vision loss. Read More
Contact Lens Vs. Traditional Glasses Regarding vision correction, two popular options are contact lenses and traditional glasses. Each choice has advantages and considerations that depend on personal preferences and lifestyle factors. Read More
Pros and Cons of Daily Disposable Contacts If your eye doctor has told you that you need corrective lenses, you might be leaning toward contact lenses – but which type should Read More
Dealing with a stye can be frustrating, as it can be painful and lead to swelling in your eyelid. Most often, they can be treated at home and should clear Read More
There is a lot to be done when it's back-to-school time. There is so much to do that you might not think about getting your child an eye exam. However, Read More
An eye exam should be a part of your annual health appointments. At Lock Family Eye Care, serving West Des Moines, IA, and the surrounding areas, we provide family eye Read More