Monovision, sometimes referred to as blended vision, is a corrective solution for patients who have presbyopia or are dealing with the results of a normal aging eye. Patients who find it difficult to focus on objects may deal with certain challenges, especially those who use reading glasses. By using certain corrective measures, patients in the …
In America, over 14 million people suffer from hyperopia (farsightedness). If you are one of those people, you are likely tired of constantly searching for your reading glasses. Farsightedness is often the result of a too-flat cornea, causing light to fall behind your retina instead of on it. With LASIK we can reshape your cornea, resolve the condition, and …
Taking care of our eyes is just as important as taking care of our bodies. A routine eye exam tests more than visual acuity. Eye exams can detect any disease of the eye, issues within our general health, and possible vision changes you may not yet be aware of. Here are four reasons to get …
In our last post, we discussed the issues that people with presbyopia face and how this common vision problem may be addressed. To further expand on long-term presbyopia treatment, we want to focus our attention on monovision. With concise information regarding your various treatment options, you are one step closer to saying goodbye to blurry …
If you’ve reached the age at which you’re starting to hold the newspaper or restaurant menu at arm’s length in order to see the print, welcome to the presbyopia club. This age-related vision problem tends to develop sometime during our forties. Depending on your general health and genetic makeup, you may navigate the presbyopia experience …
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 …
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 …
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 …
