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Monthly Archives: October 2019

Let’s Talk About Keratoconus

Celebrities and their eyes have been in the news a lot recently. Both Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner have gotten LASIK in the last month! But what you may have missed was something that happened back in April. This is when Warriors star Stephen Curry admitted he has a vision disease. The culprit? An eye… Read More

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Dr. Kaplan’s Recent Professional Activities

Dr. Douglas Kaplan (pictured above) recently attended the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in San Francisco. He also participated in both the Refractive Surgery and Cornea Sub-specialty Day sessions. He recently took part in the annual meeting of the Illinois Secretary of State’s Medical Advisory Board Meeting, where he proposed that Driver’s… Read More

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Chicago Cornea Consultants™ Doctors Attend 2019 American Academy of Optometry Meeting

Several of Chicago Cornea Consultants™’s Optometrists are currently attending the American Academy of Optometry meeting in Orlando, Florida. Drs. Marsha Malooley and Tiffany Andrzejewski gave a “standing room only” lecture entitled “Corneal Transplants: What An Optometrist Needs To Know”. Dr. Andrzejewski shared her knowledge and clinical expertise in fitting specialty contacts titled “The Nuts and Bolts of Fitting the Irregular Cornea”. We are… Read More

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Chicago Cornea Consultants™ Attends Annual Eversight Gala

Chicago Cornea Consultants™ and their families turned out in force to attend the annual Eversight Gala, held at the Peninsula Hotel in Chicago. Pictured above are Shivani and Dr. Parag Majmudar, and Drs. Randy and Rachel Epstein.

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What Are My Laser Vision Correction Options?

Are you trying to figure out if you should get corrective laser vision surgery? Did you know that there are different corrective laser vision surgery options? Deciding that you want some form of corrective laser surgery is a big step. Improving your vision will change your life. Vision correction surgery is any kind of surgery… Read More

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Dr. Rachel Epstein Certified by American Board of Ophthalmology

Chicago Cornea Consultants™ is very proud to announce that Dr. Rachel Epstein has recently received certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology. This honor represents the culmination of many years of training and preparation.

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LASIK eye surgery is a procedure that is designed to reduce your dependency on eyeglasses and contact lenses. Here at Chicago Cornea Consultants™, our LASIK surgeons and eye doctors use the latest in laser vision correction technology to ensure each patient receives optimal results.
Woman going for a run after LASIK
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Laser Eye Surgery
As leaders in the field of ophthalmology, we were among the first in the area to offer the advanced Alcon LenSx laser platform for cataract surgery. This exciting new technology allows our skilled ophthalmologists to make incredibly precise modifications, enhancing the patient experience.
Elderly couple relaxing after Cataract Surgery
Advanced Cataract
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Traditionally, presbyopia, which happens to all of us as we age, has always meant glasses for clear reading vision. It's a condition not even correctable by laser vision correction. Luckily, there is an option. Refractive lens exchange allows patients a clear alternative to reading glasses and is capable of reducing or eliminating presbyopia by using an advanced multifocal intraocular lens.
Refractive Lens Exchange
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Keratoconus describes a cornea that weakens as collagen fibers deteriorate, causing the cornea to adapt a cone-like shape. Keratoconus can cause blurred vision, light sensitivity, glares, and decreased night vision. In its early stages, keratoconus may be treated with the use of prescription glasses or contact lenses. Keratoconus is also one of the most common reasons for corneal transplant, and one of the most successful. Call any of our offices and ask to speak to the Vision Correction Surgical Coordinator, or use the contact form below.
Closeup of the Cornea
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It's estimated that a million or more Americans have glaucoma and don't even know it. People with glaucoma often do not experience any symptoms until they begin losing their peripheral vision. One of the scariest things about glaucoma is that it usually has no symptoms in the early stages, earning glaucoma the name "silent thief of sight." Anyone can be at risk, so it's important to have your vision regularly examined.
Elderly couple smiling after Glaucoma treatment
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At Chicago Cornea Consultants™, our doctors take great care in maintaining ocular health for our patients. However, a number of our patients voice concerns regarding soft lines and wrinkles around the eyes and other regions of the face. We have responded by introducing cosmetic procedures like BOTOX® Cosmetic through our Chicago practice.
Woman posing after BOTOX
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Dry eye can result from a lack of sufficient production of your own natural tears, with an inability to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. This can cause mild to severe discomfort including itching, stinging and burning. Dry eyes are a common concern in Chicago, and the experienced team of corneal specialists at Chicago Cornea Consultants™ have the latest advancements in technology to treat dry eye.
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Dry Eye
Contact lenses are medical devices which interact directly with the ocular surface of the eye. At Chicago Cornea Consultants™, we provide exceptional care to ensure that you obtain the best possible vision with contact lenses that fit appropriately and maximize health benefits.
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