Have you ever woken up on the morning of a very important day to find that something’s just not right? Waking up with a stye is our worst nightmare. There’s only so much you can do during the day of. Thankfully, we’re here to help you calm and hide a stye in the event that you […]
Have you ever lost a contact while out at a themepark, or broken your glasses when you forgot they were sitting on your favorite chair? We have. Though we love glasses and contact lenses, some of us will always want to just have perfect vision again. Think about waking up in the morning and experiencing […]
Bye bye, long winter! Here comes summer and all the fun that comes with the sunnier days before us. We are ready to get outside and explore all of the things that Chicago has to offer this summer. Just don’t rush out the door just yet. The sun can also cause a lot of issues […]
Most of us remember when we were young and our mom was trying to get us to eat some hated food such as her overcooked carrots or gooey spinach. While you were busy pushing said food around your plate to give the appearance of having eaten some of it, your Mom probably said something like […]
In celebration of Older Americans Month, we want to discuss how aging affects your eyes. If you are over 40 years, you may understand how frustrating it is to learn during your eye exam that it is time to change your prescription or begin using reading glasses. Yes, you could probably eat more carrots, but unfortunately, […]
Do you experience pain when you look at lights, even indoor lighting that is found in department stores and offices? Have you noticed that you seem to develop headaches when you are in places that have bright lights? You may experience photophobia, sensitivity to light. Although the reason for your photophobia may be benign, an […]
Your eyes are designed to protect your vision from the damaging effects of the environment, and sometimes this includes flushing out irritants with your tears. Discharge from the eyes can be benign or may indicate that you should schedule an appointment with your eye care professional to be screened for macular degeneration and other conditions. What […]
If you are diagnosed with cataracts, intraocular lenses, or IOLs, are recommended to replace the clouded lens of your eyes. Without treatment, your cataracts may lead to partial or complete vision loss. You have many options when choosing IOLs, and here are a few factors that you should consider before deciding on the type of […]
The change of seasons from winter to spring is when most people experience seasonal allergies, and this can wreak havoc on your eyes. Tearing, redness and irritation are just some of the ways that Mother Nature alerts us to her renewal of life. If you experience itchy eyes, it could be allergies or another problem. […]
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that damages the eye’s optic nerve. It can be inherited but usually doesn’t reveal itself until later in life. If left untreated, glaucoma can result in permanent vision loss. Most people never exhibit the early signs of glaucoma nor experience any pain. For this reason, regular eye exams are […]
