Davenport Vision Source

01/29/2026

01/07/2026

How does your eye doctor test for Glaucoma?

There are now five different ways to look and test for Glaucoma. The method chosen is carefully considered after conversations with you and your doctor. Some examples of testing are measuring pressure inside the eye, examining the shape and color of the optic nerve, measuring your field of vision, and examining your eyes to see the thickness of the cornea and the angle of the eye. The most important thing to keep in mind is that there are now many options for testing, and your doctor will do what is best for your situation and comfort level.

01/05/2026

What causes Glaucoma?

The main cause is high pressure levels in the eye. If the pressure is too high, it can damage the optic nerve and cause vision loss. There are various types of Glaucoma. Open-Angle and Angle-Closure are the most common, but there are as many as six variations of these two types and all can have different symptoms. Different symptoms of having Glaucoma can include severe eye pain, a feeling of sand in the eye, nausea and headaches, blurred vision, or vision loss. Other times, there are no symptoms at all, or they do not develop until much later. This is why it is so important to visit your eye doctor on a regular basis, because many do not have symptoms and you can be more preventative if you have your eyes checked regularly.

01/03/2026

In honor of Glaucoma Awareness Month, we wanted to spread some awareness of this visual impairment and allow people to have more knowledge about what it encompasses and how it can affect us. Glaucoma is an eye disease that gradually steals your vision. Today, more than 3 million people in America have Glaucoma. About half of them don’t know it. Most people who live with Glaucoma retain their vision, but there are some who have blindness from it. If you regularly visit your eye doctor, you can better detect if you have Glaucoma, and if you do, you will be able to treat it early and be preventative. Watch as we share more information this month.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

12/23/2025

Help give the gift of sight this December. Bring in your old glasses and we will get them to Davenport Lions Club to be used around the world for those in need!This December, let's shine a light on a brighter future! 🌟 By donating your old glasses, you can help bring vision and opportunity to those who need it most, empowering them to reach their full potential. Partnering with Davenport Lions Club, together we can make a real difference worldwide! 🌎