Eye Health
Recovering from Refractive Eye Surgery
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
What Is Keratitis? And How Can I Treat It?
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
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
How To Make The Most Of AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
In the United States, AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month takes place every February. The purpose of this month is to bring awareness to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other forms of low vision. Adults over 50 are most likely to develop AMD. It is a degenerative eye disease that causes central vision loss. AMD lacks a... read more
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
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
Changes in Your Eyes Begin at 40
You’ve heard the adage, “Life begins at 40.” But for your eyes, 40 is the time when various conditions and eye health issues begin to show themselves. Fortunately, advances in technology are allowing us to prevent, or at least lessen the severity, of these conditions. Since we care for the eyes of our patients at... read more
Eat Right for Your Eyes
There is one universal truth of every American Mom detailing a certain food and the eyesight of her children. There you were pushing your mushy carrots around your plate trying to stall enough to not have to eat them. To which your mom said, “You better eat those carrots, or your eyes will be like... read more
What Are Those Squiggly Things in My Vision?
You’re in the bleachers at a Cubs game on a clear day. But when you look away from the game up into the cloudless sky you notice squiggly lines, spots, or cobwebs floating about seemingly in front of your eyes. You’ve seen them before, but in the back of your mind you’ve always wondered if... read more