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If you have cataracts, it means that the natural lens of the eye has become cloudy. Without cataracts, the lens is normally see-through and clear. Proteins in the eyes build-up and cloud the lens. This results in dulled colors, blurry vision, poor night vision, and nearsightedness. While cataracts may occur for several reasons, the main… Read More

For many people, when they hear the phrase “LASIK” the first thing they think of is the scene in Final Destination 5. You know the one. There’s a laser with a woman who is lying alone underneath it because the doctor isn’t in the room. She’s also strapped to the bed and trapped. Sound familiar?… Read More

Are you thinking about having LASIK? Are you worried that it will hurt? A common worry is that LASIK eye surgery will hurt. There’s really no need to worry! Understanding what happens during LASIK helps patients remain calm and stress out less. Keep reading to learn more about LASIK and why it’s not painful! Pre-LASIK… Read More

When it comes to deciding whether you’ll get a procedure like LASIK, you may be unsure if it’s the right decision. Many people associate LASIK as a pricey and unnecessary procedure. So why get it? Among many other things, LASIK can make your life safer! Keep reading to learn about some of the ways that… Read More

When you drive at night, do you see halos around lights? Have you been experiencing frequent vision changes in a short period of time? These are some of the signs and symptoms that you could have developed cataracts. Let’s learn more about cataracts and what life is like with cataracts. What are Cataracts? People develop… Read More

When you think about a procedure like LASIK, what comes to mind? Maybe the fact that it’s a permanent procedure? Or that it costs quite a bit of money upfront to get? What you may not consider is that LASIK can actually save you money. Yeah, imagine that! How is this possible? Keep reading to… Read More

Are you starting to see halos around lights when you drive at night? Do items that once looked whit now look yellow? These are signs that you may be developing cataracts. Keep reading for more information about what happens when you have cataracts! What are cataracts? People develop cataracts when the natural lens in the… Read More

The new year is almost upon us and yes, winter has definitely hit Chicago! If you’ve ever thought about LASIK, you may have thought the best time to get it is in the summer. While there’s no “bad” time to get LASIK, why not get it in the winter instead? Not convinced? Keep reading to… Read More

Are you counting down the days until you get LASIK? Have you started preparing for the procedure? Taking the time to prepare before your procedure will let you be relaxed. It is normal to be nervous and anxious before surgery, especially a procedure that’s on your eyes. LASIK has a high success rate, but there… Read More

Do you have dry eyes? Have you been having trouble determining why your eyes are dry? Unfortunately, there are often many reasons that cause you to develop dry eye. You need to consider everything from environmental factors to your contact lenses. They can all affect how moist your eyes are. We experience dry eye when… Read More