Jamestown (CSi)  On Wednesday’s  (August 28)  Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, a family member who has joined the eyecare staff at Looysen I Care on First Avenue South in Downtown Jamestown spoke about the newly remodeling and expanded building, and the topics of cataract surgery, blue light effects, plus dry eye syndrome.

Dr. Alex Looysen, joined the staff as the second doctor at Looysen I care joining his dad, Dr. Steve Looysen.

In addition to receiving his degree, as an optometrist,  Alex has previous experience in the eye care field, before returning to Jamestown, starting his Jamestown practice on July first this year.

Alex talked about the recently remodeled and expanded Looysen I Care building and facility on First Avenue South.  In addition to a recent Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting there, a public open house will be held on September 27 this year, where examples of new eye glass frames will be shown.

He added that the hours in Jamestown and Valley City’s office have been expanded, with Alex’s addition to the practice.  In Jamestown the phone number is 701-252-EYES, in Valley City 701-845-4444.

Also on our show, Alex talked about recent developments in cataract surgery, and that in addition to the about 10-minute surgery, removing the cataract, vision is also improved.  He added that those 50 years old and over, are prone to cataracts due to the aging process, along with those with diabetes.  Cataracts cause the vision to become cloudy, and create halos around bright objects.

He added those who view computers for several hours each day, should explore a lense  filter for their eye glasses which filters out the LED screen’s blue light, to see the screen more clearly, and protect the eyes.

He said that can lead to having “dry eyes,” where the eye does not produce enough lubrication, for which eye drops are available to alleviate the symptoms, and to check with eye care professionals, the eye drop that is right for you.