Patient Testimonial #2

W.J, a 60 year old gentleman came to Eye Care of Iowa with complaints of significant dryness, more so in his left eye.  Waking up every morning with burning scratching eyes was driving him crazy!  He had tried using drops, which helped for a few minutes, before his eyes would start to water, and that water would often run down his cheek.

LipiView evaluation showed that despite poor oil quality, W.J. had good blinking habits.  Of 6 blinks noted in 30 seconds, only 1 of these blinks was a partial blink. 

Meibomian gland evaluation showed that most of W.J.'s glands were plugged.  There was very little oil released on expression.  Looking at the glands themselves, many of the glands were atrophied.  Dr. Ward concluded that W.J.'s right eye glands were functioning at about 30%.  The left eye was functioning at about 20%

W.J. elected to have the LipiFlow procedure.  Immediately after the 12 minute procedure he noted improvement.

Returning a month later, he informed me that he was extremely happy at the changes he had experienced.  Following our protocol of daily triglyceride fish oils and blink exercises, he noted a drastic decrease in his dryness in the morning hours.  He also had decreased watering.  Dr. Ward expects W.J. to continue to improve over the next few months. 

October 29th Seminar a Success

Last night's dry eye seminar went very well.  Nick, a representative of TearScience, gave a great presentation on evaporative dry eye.  Dr. Blasco, Dr. Ward, and Dr. Lee also provided very useful info and patient testimonials.  Fourteen guests attended the seminar and enjoyed light snacks and wine while the LipiFlow technology was performed on Dr. Blasco.  TearScience was kind enough to provide every patient in attendance with a complimentary LipiView dry eye evaluation certificate to be used sometime this month ($125 value).  Every patient scheduled to come in at some point in the month of November to have their glands evaluated. 

At this point, Dr. Blasco, Dr. Lee and Dr. Ward have all had patients perform the LipiFlow procedure and return very happy.  Again, many people experience a decrease in their dry eyed the day of the procedure. 

Future seminar dates are set for November 12, November 26, and December 10.  Please call 515-265-5322 to RSVP for these events!

Eye Care of Iowa Dry Eye Clinic Ribbon Cutting Ceremony a Success- October 16th 2013

The official Eye Care of Iowa Dry Eye Clinic ribbon cutting ceremony was a success!  We were excited to see many familiar faces, as well as some new ones :) Guests snacked on cupcakes from Momma CT's (so good!), and were able to learn more about dry eye, and how the LipiFlow system could help those with dry eye issues due to meibomian gland issues/evaporative dry eye.  Multiple guests shared their own issues with varying levels of dry eye.  Many work on the computer throughout the day, and by the end of the afternoon, most expressed that they experienced at least some amount of dryness and irritation.  Cathy Jensen, executive director of the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce, also spoke briefly on how the LipiFlow procedure has made a difference in her life.  She had the procedure done with Dr. Ward last month, and has found that she has less dryness through the day, and has been VERY happy with the outcome.  Thanks again to everyone that came and showed support.  We very much appreciate it!

   Cutting the Ribbon

Doctors (from Right):  Mark Hanson, OD, Kelly Jansma, OD, Jason Nesheim OD, 

James Blasco, OD, Matthew Ward, OD, and Bernard Lee, OD

Cupcakes from local bakery Momma CT's

Guests learning about the LipiView technology

A great turnout!

Patient Testimonial #1

Patient C.J., a 45 year old female from Pleasant Hill, came to the Eye Care of Iowa Dry Eye Clinic with complaints of dry, burning eyes, especially at the end of the day.  Her job requires her to travel a lot, but she is ALWAYS on her iPhone, communicating via texts and emails.  When she is in the office, she uses two screens, and often finds herself rubbing her eyes.  She had tried some artificial tear use throughout the day, but they didn't provide sustained relief. 

CJ qualified for LipiFlow, and she decided to proceed with the treatment.

Immediately after, she noted "My eyes feel moist! I haven't felt that in a long time!"

She returned to the clinic two weeks later, with bright white eyes, and a big smile. 

"People keep coming up to me saying, 'Your eyes look so shiny.  They look great! What do you use?'  And I tell them that the LipiFlow procedure has completely changed everything"