Chicago Eye Doctor Blog

Reality Check: Setting the Record Straight On Glaucoma

November 14, 2013

Glaucoma is the number one preventable cause of blindness in the United States, and recent surveys show that most people seriously underestimate the severity of this disease. The truth is, over the next 10 years, more than 1 million Americans … Continue reading →

Progressive Lenses and How You Can Benefit From Them

September 19, 2013

If you’re getting new glasses and are dealing with presbyopia soon and you’ve used bifocals or trifocals the past but were bothered by the line in your lenses and the associated image jump, you’ll want to learn more about progressive … Continue reading →

Why Eye Exams Should Be a Part of the Back-to-School Routine

September 16, 2013

Every year, the back-to-school routine includes buying notebooks, pens and pencils, and other school supplies. But for your family, does going back to school also mean it’s time to go back to the eye doctor for a checkup? If not, … Continue reading →

What Lens Treatments Are Available?

September 9, 2013

When you visit your optometrist to get new eyeglasses, you’ll likely have the option to choose certain lens treatments for the spectacle lenses. There are many different treatments available, but they’re not all created equal. What are the most common … Continue reading →

August is Children’s Vision & Learning Month

August 26, 2013

It may surprise you to learn that babies, though they can see, are not born with all of the vision skills they need in life. From birth, they have to learn how to use their eyes, and throughout childhood, their … Continue reading →

Comprehensive Eye Examinations: More than meets the eye

July 18, 2013

To most patients when asked “do you need an eye exam” the answer sounds something like this; “No I am happy with my glasses” or “No, I am happy with my vision and I still have a box of contact … Continue reading →

Myopia: What Is It, What Is it Caused By, and How Is It Corrected?

July 12, 2013

A visit to the eye doctor is usually scheduled to take care of a problem. Maybe you’re having trouble seeing clearly when you drive at night, maybe you need sunglasses, or maybe your son or daughter can’t see the blackboard … Continue reading →

Are Polarized Sunglasses Better for You?

May 24, 2013

With summer nearly upon us, we are looking forward to warmer weather, more hours of daylight and most of all getting outside to enjoy the outdoors once again. When it comes to vision, sunglasses start to become top of mind. … Continue reading →

Choosing Sunglasses for Your Children

May 7, 2013

Most patients are keenly aware of the dangers of prolonged UV exposure to our skin. We diligently “lube-up” our kids with SPF 30, 40, 50 or even higher SPF sunblock when we are on the beach. Ultra-Violet Light As … Continue reading →

Choosing an Eye Doctor, Part Four: Determining Patient Satisfaction

March 21, 2013

A good indication as to whether or not you will be satisfied with the services provided by your eye doctor is how satisfied are previous patients. Getting recommendations from family and friends is a great place to start. These individuals … Continue reading →