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How Diabetes Affects the Eyes

By Millennium Park Eye Center
February 15, 2017
Eye exam, Chicago, IL

People with diabetes have a very high risk for developing a variety of serious health problems. And the eyes aren’t immune. At Millennium Park, we take special care of our patients with diabetes to help them manage, and in some cases prevent serious eye conditions. But catching these conditions early is critically important, so it’s...  read more


Choices to Replace Your Cataract-Clouded Lenses

By Millennium Park Eye Center
January 15, 2017

Cataracts are common. In fact, they’re the most common cause of vision loss in people over 40 and are the principal cause of blindness worldwide. In the U.S., it’s estimated that 30 million people over the age of 40 will have cataracts by the year 2020. Since the only way to treat cataracts is to...  read more


Chalazion or a Stye? How to Differentiate Between the Two

By Millennium Park Eye Center
December 30, 2016

Having a lump on your eyelid is enough to make you want to scream. Not only can a lump on your eyelid be uncomfortable but it can be embarrassing as well. As two eye conditions that are often mistaken for each other, chalazion's and styes are treated differently and caused by two separate things. If...  read more


Perk Up: How to Get Your Little One Excited About Glasses

By Millennium Park Eye Center
December 15, 2016

Finding out that you need to wear eyeglasses as an adult can be a bummer, but as a child, it can sometimes feel devastating. Not only can some kids find glasses to be uncomfortable but they may feel like they get in the way of their ability to play. However, with the advancement in eyeglass...  read more


Put Down the Cigarette: What Smoking Is Doing to Your Eye Health

By Millennium Park Eye Center
November 30, 2016

You’ve seen the anti-smoking commercials where smokers are hooked up to a breathing machine or unable to talk because of excess smoking. As the cause of so many cancers— including lung and oral cancers— smoking can wreak havoc on virtually every part of your body. In fact, did you know that smoking can impact your...  read more


Are Longer Lashes Causing More Harm Than Good?

By Millennium Park Eye Center
November 15, 2016

Nothing will make your eyes pop quite like having a set of long, thick eyelashes. However, as your body’s natural mechanism to help shield your eyes from the wind, dirt, and debris it’s important that you keep your lashes as healthy as possible. With cosmetic solutions like eyelash extensions, mascara, and Latisse, it can be...  read more


Cover and Protect: The Importance of Wearing Eyewear Around the House

By Millennium Park Eye Center
October 30, 2016

If you have been wanting to get out of having to do chores around the house like cleaning the bathroom or mopping the floors, now may be your chance. Did you know that 125,000 eye related injuries are caused each year by household products like bleach? Not to mention, the hundreds of thousands of injuries...  read more


How to Give Your Glasses a Longer Life

By Millennium Park Eye Center
October 15, 2016

Getting a new pair of eyeglasses can help to transform your entire look. And as one of the easiest ways to accessorize, glasses can dress up virtually any outfit. To keep your glasses in the best shape possible, it’s important to know how to take care of them. From learning how to clean the lenses...  read more


Eye Makeup Safety Tips

By Millennium Park Eye Center
September 15, 2016

Eye makeup can enhance your eyes and make them pop— bringing you from drab to fab. However, if you aren’t using the proper hygiene, then you can develop a bacterial eye infection that can spread to both eyes. From switching out your mascara every couple of months to cleaning your eye makeup brushes, this article...  read more


Win Everytime By Wearing the Proper Protective Eyewear

By Millennium Park Eye Center
August 30, 2016

You would look utterly ridiculous if you went for a jog wearing protective eyewear or elbow pads. However, there are some contact sports where you would look equally as ridiculous if you showed up without protective eyewear. From racquetball to swimming, this article will discuss a few popular sports where wearing protective eyewear is an...  read more