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A lot of people go too long without seeing an eye doctor. It can be hard to keep up with appointments, but regular checkups with your eye doctor are essential for your visual health. If you’re above forty or have a refractive error that requires a glasses or contact lens prescription, it’s especially important to… Read More

LASIK can be a truly life-changing experience. As one of the most popular elective procedures in the world, LASIK is an effective and incredibly safe form of laser vision correction. If you’re looking for an alternative to contact lenses and glasses, LASIK may just be the best choice. Most people with a refractive error make… Read More

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: Botox. Botox injections are low risk and can make your face appear… Read More

LASIK is the most popular elective surgery for a reason. Not only can LASIK improve your vision, but it can also provide you with greater visual freedom from contact lenses and glasses.  By changing the shape of your eye, LASIK corrects your natural refractive error, whether you’re nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism. The procedure is… Read More

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. This artificial lens is called an intraocular lens, or IOL. There… Read More

The world’s largest food festival happens right here! It’s a free outdoor event that’s been a highlight of summertime in Chicago for the past forty years.  Taste of Chicago has something for everyone live music, local arts, dance performances, and of course, the main attraction: food. Keep reading to learn why you owe it to… Read More

If you’ve noticed that your vision has gotten worse over the years and is blurrier or not as bright as it used to be, you may have cataracts. Cataracts are a natural part of the eye’s aging process, and everyone will eventually develop them. You will likely have many questions about cataracts after your eye… Read More

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 swift treatment are the best ways to avoid… Read More

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 correction, refractive lens exchange may be an ideal choice…. Read More

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 can cause eye irritation, Chicago’s weather… Read More