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• posted: Jul. 09, 2023

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

• posted: Jul. 05, 2023

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

• posted: May 31, 2023

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

• posted: May 16, 2023

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

• posted: Dec. 20, 2022

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

• posted: May 04, 2022

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

• posted: May 12, 2021

Dry eye is an eye condition that happens when your tears cannot offer sufficient lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be insufficient and unstable because of varied reasons. For instance, Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2021

Taking Care of Your Eyes as You Age Your eyes are no different from the rest of your body in the way that they are affected by the aging process. In Read More

• posted: Mar. 16, 2021

Top Causes of Dry Eye Do your eyes sting, burn or feel uncomfortable? The cause is a most likely dry eye disease. At Lock Family Eye Care in West Des Moines, Read More

• posted: Mar. 08, 2021

Nearsighted vs Farsighted If you have trouble seeing things at certain distances, then you most likely have a refractive vision error like nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia). Refractive vision errors affect Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 2020

Vision Health and Smoking Smoking can cause all kinds of problems with your overall health, including issues with your vision. At Lock Family Eye Care in West Des Moines, IA, we Read More

• posted: Sep. 08, 2020

Early Signs of Glaucoma  Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that can lead to blindness if left untreated. There are some early signs you can watch for to determine if you Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2020

Cataracts Overview For those who are yet unfamiliar, a cataract is an issue that causes clouding of the lens of the eye that is normally clear. Although this issue is preventable Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2020

What are the Early Signs of Cataracts?  It may surprise you to learn that half of the American population contract cataracts by the time they are 75 years old. But, what Read More

• posted: Mar. 02, 2020

Our Doctors of Optometry in West Des Moines Want You to Know About The Signs of Sight Loss Scheduling annual visits with an optometrist should always be on your calendar. When Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2020

Holiday Eye Care From Lock Family Eye Care Now's a good time to get your eye care needs taken care of. If you put off a much-needed visit to the optometrist, Read More