Am I a Good Candidate for LASIK? Posted by Illinois Eye Center on Dec 1, 2021 9:00:00 AM Share Hundreds of thousands of people undergo LASIK every year to minimize or even eliminate their need for glasses or contact lenses. Could you be one of them? Illinois Eye Center can help you find out if you are a good candidate for LASIK. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: LASIK Frequently Asked Questions: Contact Lenses Posted by Illinois Eye Center on Nov 24, 2021 9:00:00 AM Share Many patients who have worn eyeglasses for their entire life are curious about the basics of contact lenses, while other patients who already wear contacts often wonder how they can optimize the benefits and convenience of contact lenses. Our eye doctors are here to share their answers to the most frequently asked questions they receive about contact lenses. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Eye care, Contact Lenses Top 2 Procedures to Treat Dry Eye Syndrome Posted by Illinois Eye Center on Nov 17, 2021 9:00:00 AM Share Almost everyone experiences dry, itchy eyes from time to time, but for some people, the condition is both pervasive and progressive. Dry eye syndrome (DES) is characterized by a chronic lack of moisture on the eye’s surface. Symptoms can include eye redness, a stinging or burning sensation, or sensitivity to light. You may also find difficulty in wearing contact lenses or driving at night. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should schedule an appointment to see your eye doctor for them to determine if you are suffering from dry eye syndrome. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Eye care, Dry Eye Syndrome Can LASIK Fix Astigmatism? Posted by Illinois Eye Center on Nov 3, 2021 9:00:00 AM Share LASIK eye surgery can correct vision problems associated with astigmatism. Astigmatism is common, affecting about one in three people in the United States. The vision problem is not a disease – it is merely a refractive error like nearsightedness and farsightedness. Similar to nearsightedness and farsightedness, astigmatism happens when the shape of your eyes prevents them from focusing well. Like other refractive errors, astigmatism can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, and LASIK surgery. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: LASIK, Eye care What Happens During a Same Day Eye Appointment? Posted by Illinois Eye Center on Sep 15, 2021 9:00:00 AM Share A same day eye appointment can be a real sight-saver! Having access to an eye doctor on the same day that you need one is the ultimate in convenience. Patients ages 5 years and older with acute/urgent eye conditions, or in need of routine vision exams can take advantage of EyeCareToday, Monday through Friday at our Peoria office. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Eye care, EyeCareToday Determine if LASIK is Right for You in Moments Posted by Illinois Eye Center on Aug 25, 2021 9:00:00 AM Share Are you considering LASIK to improve your vision, but wonder if you are a good candidate? You are not alone – more than 700,000 people in the United States underwent LASIK surgery in 2020. They are now enjoying improved vision without the use of glasses or contact lenses. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: LASIK Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month is this August – Is Your Family Ready? Posted by Illinois Eye Center on Aug 2, 2021 7:00:00 AM Share August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month across the nation and at Illinois Eye Center. As summer winds down and kids get ready to go back to school, August is a great month to focus on the eye health and safety of children. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Eye care, Routine Eye Care This July, Learn How to Protect Your Eyes from UV Light Posted by Illinois Eye Center on Jul 28, 2021 9:00:00 AM Share July is a great time to get outside and enjoy the sun. If you are like many people, you slather on sunscreen because you know that ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can damage your skin. Many people do not realize that UV rays can hurt their eyes, though, and may not know that extended exposure to UV rays is associated with eye damage. To help bring awareness to eye safety and UV rays, many eye care professionals recognize July as Optical UV Safety Awareness Month. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Optical, Eyeglasses, Sunglasses Are LASIK Results Permanent? Posted by Illinois Eye Center on Jul 21, 2021 9:00:00 AM Share Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is an elective surgical procedure that can improve your vision. It works by reshaping the transparent outer layer of the eye, known as the cornea. When light enters the eye, the cornea bends the light and focuses it on the back section. Light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye, known as the retina, absorbs the light and sends this information to your brain. There, your brain translates these messages into the images you perceive. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: LASIK, Eye care Time for Back to School Eye Exams Posted by Illinois Eye Center on Jul 7, 2021 9:00:00 AM Share About 80 percent of what a child learns through age 12 is through their eyes, which means that poor vision can prevent children from learning as much as they can in school. In fact, about one in every four children has eye impairment significant enough to affect their ability to learn. Good vision is also important to performing well academically and on the sports field. Because good vision is so important to learning and physical activity, a comprehensive eye exam is critical to every child’s success in the classroom and on the playground. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Eye care, Routine Eye Care All posts Next Posts by Topic Eye care (190) LASIK (74) Cataracts (37) Routine Eye Care (32) Optical (26) Eye Health (25) EyeCareToday (23) Eye Safety (19) Illinois Eye Center Optical Boutique (18) Eyeglasses (16) Sunglasses (15) Glaucoma (13) Contact Lenses (9) Diabetic Eye Disease (8) IOLs (8) Intraocular Lens Implant (8) Dry Eye Syndrome (7) Children's Eye Care (6) Macular Degeneration (6) Sports Eyewear (4) Orthoptics (3) Digital Eye Strain (2) Pediatric Ophthalmology (1) Recent Posts Am I a Good Candidate for LASIK? Frequently Asked Questions: Contact Lenses Top 2 Procedures to Treat Dry Eye Syndrome Can LASIK Fix Astigmatism? What Happens During a Same Day Eye Appointment? Determine if LASIK is Right for You in Moments Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month is this August – Is Your Family Ready? This July, Learn How to Protect Your Eyes from UV Light Are LASIK Results Permanent? Time for Back to School Eye Exams