Iowa Eye Center

12/17/2025

If flashes or floaters have you doing a double-take, you're not alone—they become more common as we age. Dr. Litchfield explains what is happening with your eyes and when to have them checked out by your eye doctor.

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12/12/2025

Iowa Eye Center and Optical will be closing at noon today, Friday, December 12th. Have a warm and safe weekend!

12/12/2025

Our Winter Eyeglasses Sale is snowman-approved!

With 30% off your first pair and 40% off additional pairs, you can check everything off your list: prescription glasses, readers, sunglasses, and sport glasses. ✅

But don't wait: the savings melt away today at noon! 🕛

12/10/2025

📌Mid-week reminder: our Winter Eyeglasses Sale is happening now. 📌

Whether you're switching up your everyday frames or stocking up on extras like reading glasses, now's the perfect time to buy and save—and use your FSA dollars before they expire at the end of the month!

But don't wait—the sale ends Friday at NOON. 🕑

See all the details in the link in the comments. ⤵️

12/08/2025

👓 🗓️ New year, new frames! 🗓️ 👓

Get ready to welcome 2026 with new eyewear and big savings.

Whether you're going for classic or bold, everyday or special occasion, we've got frames that fit your style and life.

Choose from:
👓 Designer frames
🕶️ Prescription sunglasses
🏀 Sport glasses
📘 Single-vision reading glasses

See all the details in the link in the comments. ⬇️

We can't wait to see you! 😊

12/04/2025

See more, 👓 save more. 💲
Our Winter Eyeglasses Sale is back next week!

❄️ First pair ➡️ 30% OFF
❄️ Each additional pair ➡️ 40% OFF

Choose from prescription glasses, readers, sunglasses, and sport glasses.

Your everyday vision needs: COVERED. ✅

💡This is a great way to use your FSA dollars before they expire at the end of the year.

We'll see you soon!

12/02/2025

Eye injuries can happen anywhere—on the sports field, 🥍 at work, 🧪 or at home 🧹. The good news? Many are preventable with the right protection and quick action when accidents occur.

Click over to read our latest post to learn the most common causes of eye injuries, what to do if one happens, and when it's time for emergency care. 🏥

🔗 Link in comments. ⬇️

11/24/2025

If your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds expire at the end of the year, you'll lose them if you don't use them. Typically, vision care expenses covered when using FSA funds include:

👓 Prescription eyeglasses
🕶️ Prescription sunglasses
🤓 Reading glasses (prescription and non-prescription)
👁️ Contact lenses and supplies
🏥 Eye exams and some surgical procedures

Always check with your FSA provider or your employer's human resources department for exact coverage details.

Ready to make an appointment? Give us a call today: 319-362-3937.

Providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and optical eye care. From eye exams and LASIK to treatment for glaucoma, cataracts, and more.

11/18/2025

"I want every patient to feel like we're a team." 🤝

That's the kind of care Dr. Litchfield brings to Iowa Eye Center: clear communication, compassion, and a commitment to helping every patient see their best.

11/12/2025

Big thanks to the Gazette for featuring Dr. Gauger in their Healthy You health publication story on dry eyes.

She shares how many people experience bothersome symptoms every day without realizing it's a treatable condition. With the right diagnosis, relief can be simple and effective. Give us a call to schedule your appointment: 319-362-3937.

A sandy, gritty feeling in your eyes. Intermittent blurry vision. The sense that there's something in your eye, but there's nothing there. These are all common symptoms of dry eye, a condition that affects millions of people every day.

11/11/2025

🎉 🍾 🎄 🎊 ❄️ Holiday sparkle and champagne bubbles are fun… until they're not. 👀

The American Academy of Ophthalmology shares surprising ways holiday celebrations can lead to eye injuries—and how to avoid them.

Glitter on pine cones and tinsel on trees; bright snowy hillsides and dry autumn leaves — eye hazards aren't always easy to spot, but this winter you'll find them, ready or not. Don't let holiday eye

11/04/2025

Did you know that smoking harms more than your lungs? It can lead to macular degeneration, cataracts, dry eye, and even damage your optic nerve.

Click over to our latest blog post to learn all the ways it affects your vision—and how quitting will help. 🔗 ⬇️

Smoking increases your risk of AMD, cataracts, dry eye, and optic nerve damage. Learn how quitting protects your vision.