Francis M. Loomis, OD

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Francis M. Loomis, OD

Welcome to Francis M. Loomis, O.D. For over thirty years Francis M. Loomis, OD has offered the Moline, IL area with exceptional optometry services.

Over those many years, Dr. Francis Loomis has done his best to help the people of Illinois and Iowa improve their vision. We are consistently striving to learn about the latest and best developments, procedures, and technology so we can offer you the best in the field of eye care. We are a family based practice that specializes in treatment for eye diseases and injuries; also we offer routine exams and check-ups.

07/20/2023

It’s said that 70 percent to 80 percent of what we learn is through our eyes, and that one out of every four children has a visual problem that can actually affect their learning. Visual perception and eye movement testing are said to be great predictors of academic performance.

07/18/2023

Tell your optometrist if you have trouble seeing at night. Night-blindness is a condition in which you are unable to see well in low-light situations. It’s caused by a problem with your retina and can be worsened by improper corrective lenses, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetes.

07/13/2023

Each type of conjunctivitis or “pink eye” requires a different treatment. If the condition is caused by allergies, the optometrist may prescribe artificial tears to alleviate the gritty sensation along with antihistamine or topical steroid drops to reduce inflammation.

07/11/2023

Hyperopia (or farsightedness) is a visual condition that causes objects that are near to be out of focus. Although hyperopia can be a result of many things, it usually comes about as a result of an eyeball that is too short, providing too little curvature for the cornea.

07/06/2023

When playing sports, make sure your eyes are well protected. Sports goggles made of polycarbonate plastic are stronger than regular plastic. The organization Prevent Blindness America recommends sports goggles marked as “ASTM F803 approved.” Sports goggles are especially important when playing racquetball, tennis, and basketball. If you play softball or baseball, you can find batting helmets with built in polycarbonate face shields.

07/04/2023

Did you know that more than 100,000 eye injuries occur each year as a result of using common household products? Regular eyeglasses do not always provide adequate protection like some people might think. When working with chemicals (detergents, bleach, cleaning solutions), consider wearing safety glasses which offer better protection than eyeglasses. Most safety glasses are large enough that they can slip over your eyeglasses.

06/29/2023

Did you know that using artificial sweeteners could make your eyes more sensitive to light? That’s a good reason to cut down on your diet soda consumption. Other variables that affect your light sensitivity include antibiotics, birth control pills, blood pressure medicine, and some diabetes drugs.

06/27/2023

Do not wait until your children are of school age before having their eyes checked. Ideally, their vision should be tested at six months, at three years of age, and then just before entering kindergarten or first grade. However, if he or she complains of vision problems at some other time, make an appointment for a checkup as soon as possible.

06/22/2023

When ordering your glasses, make allowances for time. A basic prescription will take about a week to fill; bi- and tri-focals take about ten days; coatings and polychromic lenses will take a little longer.

06/20/2023

Nutrition has a direct effect on health and vision. Research indicates zinc, vitamins C and E, and nutrients such as lutein and zeaxanthin can reduce the risk of certain eye diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration.

06/15/2023

Excessive sunlight can be hazardous to your skin, but did you know that it can also cause cancer of the eye? A mole or raised surface that develops on the eye affects the pigment layers therein and can lead to eye melanoma.

06/13/2023

Your eyes are very important, so when you are searching for a doctor, make sure you know how to find the right doctor. Check to see if the doctor is experienced, what equipment he or she uses, and if he or she is informative.

Address

550 30th Avenue Ste 1
Moline, IL
61265

Telephone

+13097642623

Website

http://drloomis.net/

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