General Practitioners

• Primary Care
  Dr. Weihe has lived in Coralville for over 30 years, after growing up in Iowa City and graduating from City High and The University of Iowa. He received his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry with Honors. He sees patients primarily in our Coralville & North Liberty offices. His practice at Eye Associates consists of full scope primary care for the entire family and enjoys working with patients of all ages to meet their needs with contact lenses. His personal interests include skiing, golf, cooking and real estate development. When not spending time with his family, Dr. Weihe enjoys and believes in the community involvement.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Often called “the silent thief of sight,” glaucoma is an increase in the intraocular pressure of the eyes, which causes damage to the optic nerve with no signs or symptoms in the early stages of the disease. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to a decrease in peripheral vision and eventually blindness. While there is no cure for glaucoma, there are medications and surgery available that can help halt further vision loss. Early detection and regular eye exams are vital to slowing the progress of the disease.
• Macular Degeneration
  Macular degeneration is a chronic, progressive disease that gradually destroys sharp central vision due to a deterioration of the macula, a tiny spot in the central portion of your retina comprised of millions of light-sensing cells. Because it is so commonly associated with aging, it is also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There are two forms of AMD called “dry” and “wet”. “Wet” macular degeneration is less common, but can cause devastating vision loss and is often treated with laser procedures or injections. In most cases, reversing damage caused by AMD is not possible, but supplements, protection from sunlight, eating a balanced diet and quitting smoking can reduce the risk and progression of macular degeneration. For suggestions, speak with your eye care provider at Eye Associates.
• Laser Eye Surgery
  LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) is the most common refractive surgical procedure and uses a laser to reshape the cornea. Patients who are nearsighted, farsighted or astigmatic may benefit from this type of procedure. While millions of patients have seen successful results from LASIK, the procedure is not right for everyone. Our optometrists will thoroughly examine your eyes to determine if this surgical correction of your vision could be an option for you.
• Cataracts
  With the wide variety of lens options available, you can customize your sunglasses to meet your visual, protection, performance and comfort needs. Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which is present even on cloudy days. Quality sunwear provides 100 percent UV protection and can significantly reduce the risk of vision problems caused by sunlight such as cataracts and retinal damage. Glare, an issue that makes it difficult to see objects clearly by washing out colors and details, can be combated by polarized lenses. Looking at a scene with polarized lenses, you’ll notice the colors are deeper, richer and bolder, and details are clearer and more distinct. Polarized lenses also help reduce squinting, which, in turn, reduces eye fatigue, tension and eyestrain.
• Eye Exam
  There are a number of reasons why you might prefer contact lenses to standard eyewear: a glasses-free look, hassle-free vision correction, wearing non-prescription sunwear and goggles, or the convenience of not having to worry about misplacing your glasses. If you have a high prescription or astigmatism, contact lenses may provide more enhanced vision correction than glasses. Today, you can even replace your bifocal glasses with bifocal contact lenses. Your eye care provider can recommend the best contact lenses for you based on a complete eye examination and a review of your visual needs both at work and play.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Diabetic eye disease is a general term for a group of eye problems that can result from having type 1 or type 2 diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma. Often there are no symptoms in the early stages of diabetic eye disease, so it is important that you don’t wait for symptoms to appear before having a comprehensive eye exam. Early detection and treatment of diabetic eye disease will dramatically reduce your chances of sustaining permanent vision loss.

Physical Therapists

• Neck Pain