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World Blindness Awareness Month is in October, and with it comes a chance to educate people about blindness and eye health. According to the World Health Organization, about 1.3 billion people live with vision impairment. Of these, 36 million are blind, and 217 million have moderate to severe vision impairment. What is World Blindness Awareness Month? World... read more
Healthy Aging Month: 3 Tips For Maintaining Good Eye Health As You Age
Taking care of your eyes as you age is essential. Here are three tips to help you keep your eyes healthy as you age: Get Regular Eye Exams To Maintain Good Eye Health As You Age As you age, it becomes increasingly important to get regular eye exams to maintain good eye health. Over time,... read more
5 Ways to Prepare for an Eye Exam
Eye exams are important to maintaining good vision and keeping your eyes healthy. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your next eye exam: 1. Make sure you have a list of all the medications you're currently taking. This includes over-the-counter drugs and vitamins. Your doctor will need to know what you're taking to... read more
5 Signs You Need Glasses Or Contact Lenses
Do you suffer from headaches and eye strain? Do you constantly squint? If so, you might need glasses. Headaches are a common symptom of eye fatigue, which makes it difficult for us to focus. Watery eyes and computer vision syndrome are other symptoms of eye strain. Weigh your symptoms to determine if you need glasses... read more
How To Choose The Perfect Pair of Sunglasses
A pair of sunglasses is more than just a fashion accessory. They play an important role in protecting your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Exposure to UV rays can cause eye problems, from minor discomfort to more serious conditions like cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. That’s why it’s important to choose sunglasses that offer... read more
There are lots of misconceptions about what causes conjunctivitis, which is more commonly referred to as pink eye. It’s a minor condition typically associated with affecting children and is known for being extremely contagious. There is some truth to both of those statements, but the reasoning behind why it happens is not as straightforward. The... read more
Dealing with Dry Eye
Blinking is an involuntary function of our eyes, although we can, of course, blink when we want to, such as when trying to clear a speck of dust or maybe batting our eyes for dramatic effect. But blinking has a valuable role in eye health: every time you blink a clear film spreads across the... read more
Questions About Cataracts
In our blog here at Millennium Park Eye Center, we’ve had numerous posts on cataracts. And why not? It’s estimated that 20 million people over the age of 40 in the U.S. have cataracts. Cataract surgery replacing the clouded natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens is one of the most common and most successful... read more
What Do Polarized Sunglasses Do?
Although we don’t have an optical shop in our offices on Michigan Avenue, in past Millennium Park Eye Center blogs, we’ve discussed different options for buying new eyeglasses, everything from high-definition eyeglasses to matching your glasses to the shape of your face. What about “polarized” sunglasses? Patients often wonder what the benefit of polarization is... read more
Melanoma in the Eye
Most people have heard of the most dangerous form of skin cancer — melanoma. Melanoma is a type of cancer that develops in the cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives your skin its color. What is not commonly known is that your eyes also have melanin-producing cells and can develop melanoma. Eye melanoma,... read more