Optical Services

Contact lenses are a wonderful solution for patients who want to improve their vision without wearing eyeglasses. However, it is essential that you keep your contact lenses clean in order to avoid any eye infections or other problems. Taking care of contact lenses is easy when you learn about proper care with your Skokie, IL, […]

According to the Center of Disease Control, or the CDC, over 45 million people in the United States use contact lenses to correct their vision. However, without proper care and attention to these corrective lenses, patients can experience a host of issues including increased risk of infection and damage to their contacts or eyes. Below

As we age, it gets harder to lose those stubborn pounds, and our metabolism slows down. Those greasy burgers stick around longer than they used to. And, we can’t forget about our eyes. No matter how old you are, eye health is important. Even if you’re on vacation. Ignoring your eye health during the summer

There are so many types of physicians and specialists that it can be hard to know who you really need to see. If you’re just looking into physicians for your eyes, for example, you may get hung up on the difference between ophthalmologists and optometrists. And though they both deal with the eyes, they are

As we age, our eyes change and age with us. If you wear glasses or contacts, you may remember that the need for them came when you were old enough to read the board at school. It’s rare for people to need glasses immediately, when they’re young babies. Though everyone is different, there are larger

If you’ve ever lost a contact or gotten an eye infection, you know that having glasses can help you keep your life on track. If you have a high prescription, going without your contacts can seem daunting, if not outright dangerous! We always recommend having a backup pair of glasses that you can update every

This fall, try changing up your look with a pair of new eyeglass frames. For some, choosing eyeglasses can seem overwhelming. With so many choices, how can you be sure to get it right? Luckily, you don’t need to hire a fashion expert to make the right choice. By following these basic tips, you can

By Matt Simonette Skokie-based ophthalmologist Stuart Sondheimer is one of many eye surgeons who travel the world helping underserved populations to see better, and he has asked some Northwestern engineering students to help lighten their loads. Dr. Sondheimer has for five years been traveling on medical missions with the Santa Barbara, Cal.,-based organization Surgical Eye

by Brian L. Cox Pioneer Press June 20, 2016 If long lines at airport security checkpoints are a headache for travelers imagine trying to get past TSA agents while carrying a 70-pound operating microscope. Skokie ophthalmologist, Dr. Stuart Sondheimer, runs into that problem every time he travels to do pro bono cataract surgery on people

February 23, 2016 by Gabrielle Tasiopoulos While many North Shore professionals and their families are preparing to enjoy relaxing spring break escapes from the cold and their daily grinds, North Shore ophthalmologist Dr. Stuart Sondheimer has just returned from his seventh trip abroad with Eye Care International, performing eye surgeries and providing eye care services