Family EyeHealth Center

04/30/2026

A Super Common Cause for Your Itchy Eyes

Though typically worse in the seasons of Spring and Summer, some people suffer with allergies all year. This is especially true for people who have allergies to pet dander, mold, dust mites, and other common allergens that tend to linger throughout the year.

04/22/2026

An Eye on Screen Time

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." These famous words by Charles Dickens are playing out today in the area of technology.

04/16/2026

Wanna Hear Some Eye Jokes?

Built on the foundation of patient convenience and satisfaction, we serve all of your family’s eye care needs under one roof. We're looking forward to seeing you!

04/08/2026

What Might Cause Your Eyes to Change Color

It's pretty common for eye doctors to have older patients come in asking if the white part of their eye, the sclera, has a growth or is turning a gray color.

04/03/2026

We’ve got the BEST patients—no question about it! 🙌

You’ve helped us win in the past, and we’d love your support again for this year’s People’s Choice Awards. If we’ve taken great care of you, drop us a vote!

We appreciate you more than you know 💙
Thank you all for supporting our local business!

04/01/2026

ABC's of Primary Angle Glaucoma

There are several different variations of glaucoma, but in this article we will mainly focus on Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. This means that there is no specific underlying cause for the glaucoma, like inflammation, trauma or a severe cataract. It also means that the drainage angle where fluid is dr...

03/31/2026

We have some exciting news to share…

We are incredibly proud to announce that Dr. Kristine Linville (wife of Dr. Cord Linville) will be joining us at Family Eye Health Center starting April 8th!

Dr. Linville has been practicing at Wolfe Eye Clinic and brings a strong background in medical optometry, with a focus on diagnosing and managing eye disease—in addition to routine eye care. Her experience adds a new level of care for our patients.
This is something we have talked about for a long time, and it is truly special to have her joining our practice. We know firsthand the level of care, attention, and compassion she brings to every patient.

If you have been putting off an exam or have concerns about your eye health, now is a great time to get scheduled.

📞 Call us today at 515-287-0820 to schedule with Dr. Kristine Linville.

💬 Feel free to comment below to welcome Dr. Linville to the practice—we would love for you to meet her!

03/25/2026

7 Easy Tips for Getting a Great Eye Exam

The eye holds a unique place in medicine. Your eye doctor can see almost every part of your eye from an exterior view. Other than your skin, almost every other part of your body cannot be fully examined without either entering the body (with a scope) or scanning your body with an imaging device (suc...

03/04/2026

IPL appointments are filling — so we’re extending our limited-time 15% discount!

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is one of the most effective treatments for dry eye relief and healthier-looking skin.

For Dry Eye: IPL uses precise pulses of light to reduce inflammation and abnormal blood vessels along the eyelids. This improves oil gland function, stabilizes the tear film, and provides lasting relief from dryness, burning, and irritation.

For Aesthetic Benefits: IPL also gently targets redness, sun damage, and uneven skin tone. The light energy stimulates collagen and reduces visible blood vessels, helping your skin look clearer, smoother, and more refreshed.

Feel better and look better!

Call today to schedule your consultation and lock in your 15% savings!
📞 515-287-0820

03/04/2026

Finding a Wrinkle in Your Eye

A wrinkle on the retina -- which is also known as an epiretinal membrane (ERM) or a macular pucker -- is a thin, translucent tissue that develops on the surface of the retina.

02/25/2026

Bilberry and Macular Degeneration

The jury is still out on that question. There is some supportive experimental data but no well-done human studies that show significant benefit.