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May
When you think of medical transplants, you probably think of major organ transplants. However, there's one kind of transplant that involves an extremely small amount of tissue: a cornea transplant. While a cornea transplant isn’t a major organ transplant, it may...
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May
Keratoconus is an eye condition that is more common in younger people, unlike many other serious eye conditions. The highest-risk group for keratoconus is patients between the ages of ten and twenty-five. Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that can develop over a de...
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May
Glaucoma is a common, vision-threatening eye condition. It's one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults over the age of sixty. This eye condition can cause gradual vision loss and doesn’t show any symptoms in the early stages. For this reason, it is esse...
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May
When your cataracts begin to interfere with your quality of life, your eye doctor will likely recommend cataract surgery. Cataract surgery can restore your vision and possibly even allow you to reduce your dependency on visual aids. Deciding to have cataract surgery is the first ...
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May
When you get cataract surgery, your cataract surgeon removes your eye's natural lens where the cataract is. After, they will replace your lens with an artificial one called an intraocular lens, or IOL. IOLs come in many varieties, and all of them aim to improve visual sympt...
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May
There are a variety of cosmetic procedures that can rejuvenate your appearance. However, many of these procedures require invasive surgery that can take time to heal from. Luckily, there is a non-invasive cosmetic option that can still give you a more youthful appearance: B...
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May
If you have cataracts, cataract surgery is the best way to treat them effectively. The surgery removes cataracts by removing the lens in your eye where they've formed. After your cataract surgery removes your natural lens, they will replace them with an artificial lens. Thi...
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May
While cataracts can make daily activities such as night driving more difficult, glaucoma poses a much more significant threat to your vision and eye health. There is no cure for glaucoma, and any damage done to your vision by this eye condition is permanent. Early detection and s...
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May
Your eyes change throughout your life, and as you age, it's common for problems to develop with your near vision. Once you reach the age of forty, you will likely begin to struggle when reading small print. If you are looking for permanent options for vision correctio...
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May
Life in the Windy City is a breeze if you don't have to worry about relying on contact lenses for clear vision. If you wear contact lenses, you know Chicago’s nickname is well-earned. From the strong winds that dry out your eyes to the airborne grit and particles that...
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May
Are your eyes itching, tearing, or burning? These are common signs of a condition called dry eye syndrome. Many treatment options are available, but one of the most common is LipiFlow. Keep reading to learn what LipiFlow is and if it will fix your dry eyes! What Causes Dry Eye? V...
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May
Do you need to have your cataracts removed? Before you can have your cataracts removed, one choice you have to make is what kind of IOL you'll choose. Chicago Cornea Consultants is proud to offer our patients a revolutionary new premium lens called the Vivity IOL. Keep read...
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