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Refractive eye surgery can be a life-changing procedure. By correcting astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness, refractive eye surgery can eliminate the need for glasses and contacts and allow people who have difficulty seeing to achieve improved vision. With a Chicago-based team of highly experienced doctors with decades of combined experience in eye surgery, Millenium Eye Park Center offers LASIK eye surgery...  read more

Dry eyes can be irritating. They can cause discomfort and make it difficult to get through the day. While dry eyes can be caused by aging, environment, illness or disease, or even certain medications, there are treatment options that can help alleviate your dry eyes. Over-the-Counter Eye Drops One common, accessible way to relieve dry...  read more

Glaucoma is a general term for a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve. The optic nerve is essential for transmitting information from between your eye and your brain. A damaged optic nerve can lead to vision loss and eventual blindness. Glaucoma’s symptoms are often so gradual that they aren’t caught until patients...  read more

Our eyes give us, what some people would call, our most important sense. Vision allows us to view the world in all of its beauty. So taking care of your eyes is extremely important. Keratitis is something that people can run into for a variety of different reasons. The most important thing is to make...  read more

Learning that your vision is deteriorating and that you’ll need corrective eyewear is not good news. Luckily, there is good news in the fact that you can choose between two types of eyesight enhancement wear–eyeglasses and contact lenses. However, you may have heard a lot of negative comments about eyeglasses and are uncertain about whether they’re...  read more

Pediatric ophthalmology is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating eye disorders in children. Strabismus surgery is one of the most common procedures pediatric ophthalmologists perform to correct misaligned eyes. This article will explore common pediatric eye disorders, diagnosis and treatment options, and the importance of early intervention. Common Pediatric Eye...  read more

We should raise awareness about the unique eye health needs and safety risks women face during Women's Eye Health and Safety Month. According to the National Eye Institute, two-thirds of blindness and visual impairment occurs in women. Factors such as age, hormonal changes, and a higher risk for certain eye conditions contribute to this. This...  read more

Have you ever woken up with itchy, red eyes that won't disappear? The discomfort and frustration are all too familiar for those who have experienced pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis. That nagging eye condition strikes at the most inconvenient times, like the day before a big meeting or a family vacation. But don't let...  read more