Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects millions of people. Because diabetes involves the dysregulation of blood glucose levels, it can affect nearly every part of the body in some way. The eyes are not exempt. The eyes have fine, delicate blood vessels that nourish them. When blood sugar is consistently elevated, these blood […]
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Cataracts affect more than 20 million Americans. The condition, known for causing cloudiness and blurriness, is caused by an accumulation of protein within the natural lens of the eye. Choosing to have cataract removal is something that every person must decide to do in their own time. Hopefully, they choose to restore their clear vision
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If you’ve experienced some type of change in your vision, you may think that you could describe this well to your ophthalmologist. Most people do. However, from our perspective, we often hear patients describe their vision as cloudy or blurry. These are two very common symptoms, each of which could indicate a variety of underlying
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During the month of February, we spend a few weeks building our focus on the topic of love and a few weeks riding high on the waves created by that focus. While there are fun aspects to the whole concept of Valentine’s Day as a way to reconnect with our romantic partners, we can also
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Glaucoma is a common eye disease and is the leading preventable cause of blindness. The key word here is “preventable.” If you aren’t sure if you have a higher-than-average risk of glaucoma, schedule a visit with Dr. Sondheimer in our office near Chicago. If you know you are at risk for this condition, schedule a
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Heading into a new year can be exciting. We cannot help but look forward with more positivity and intention. Those New Year’s resolutions are still rolling in and, as your friendly eye care specialist, we have a few ideas about what it means to be healthy. While many people begin their new year with plans
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Eye health is much more comprehensive of a topic than most people think. Beyond seeing an optometrist for periodic vision check-ups, it is imperative that adults of all ages, and even children, schedule more thorough evaluations of their eyes. An ophthalmologist is an eye specialist who examines all parts of the eyes to monitor health
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What we believed would be a temporary hiatus from working in formal office spaces filled with desks and cubicles has become the new norm for many people. If you are among the many who are now working from a home office, it is more important than ever that you develop mindfulness around your eye health.
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Eye health is an important aspect of a long and vibrant life. The last thing that a person needs is to fall victim to believing faulty information that may affect how they take care of their eyes. Here, we discuss some of the most common vision myths we’ve heard over the years. Wearing eyeglasses can
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People with diabetes quickly learn that dysregulated blood sugar can affect several aspects of health. After a diabetes diagnosis, it is imperative that the patient maintain annual dilated eye exams during which the ophthalmologist will check their eyes for diabetic retinopathy. This condition is one of the leading causes of vision loss. The risk to
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