Cataracts are a normal, expected part of aging, and, counterintuitive as it may seem, for some patients, they present an opportunity in disguise. Here’s why: during cataract surgery, a cloudy, natural lens is replaced with a clear, artificial lens. In other words, your cataract surgery may do more than clear your cataracts. Depending on which […]
Where did you go to optometry school? The Illinois College of Optometry What is your favorite thing about being an optometrist? I enjoy helping patients understand their vision solutions and love explaining their ocular health to them. What are your hobbies? My hobbies include dining out, going on road trips, listening to audiobooks, and shopping […]
What is your favorite thing about being an optometrist? My favorite thing about being an optometrist is the one-on-one interactions with my patients, many of whom we get to know over the years. What are your hobbies? My hobbies are reading, playing with my kids, and outdoor activities such as camping, skiing, biking, hiking, backpacking, […]
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Remember as a kid having a piggy bank that you tucked loose pennies and dimes into? On a really good day, there may have been a whole dollar to press through the slot. Over time, those contributions added up — and so did the ways you imagined spending them. The same happens with your health […]
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You may have heard the saying, “Treat the cause, not the symptom.” In the area of dry eye, many of the treatments available today focus only on treating dry eye symptoms. This can offer temporary relief, but unless you treat the cause of your dry eye, the symptoms will flare up again, and again, and […]
Since the onset of COVID-19, working from home has become the new normal for many people. Individuals have rearranged their living spaces and assembled home offices to accommodate the need to be productive. Keeping the health of your eyes in mind is an important step as you continue to optimize your home setup. Balancing the […]
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Can the Vivity Lens Help You?
Cataracts are a normal, expected part of aging, and, counterintuitive as it may seem, for some patients, they present an opportunity in disguise. Here’s why: during cataract surgery, a cloudy, natural lens is replaced with a clear, artificial lens. In other words, your cataract surgery may do more than clear your cataracts. Depending on which […]
Get to Know Dr. Parisa Sobhi
Where did you go to optometry school? The Illinois College of Optometry What is your favorite thing about being an optometrist? I enjoy helping patients understand their vision solutions and love explaining their ocular health to them. What are your hobbies? My hobbies include dining out, going on road trips, listening to audiobooks, and shopping […]
Get to Know Dr. Sara Schalk
What is your favorite thing about being an optometrist? My favorite thing about being an optometrist is the one-on-one interactions with my patients, many of whom we get to know over the years. What are your hobbies? My hobbies are reading, playing with my kids, and outdoor activities such as camping, skiing, biking, hiking, backpacking, […]
2021: The Year Your FSA / HSA Made LASIK Possible
Remember as a kid having a piggy bank that you tucked loose pennies and dimes into? On a really good day, there may have been a whole dollar to press through the slot. Over time, those contributions added up — and so did the ways you imagined spending them. The same happens with your health […]
Introducing the Optima IPL Dry Eye Treatment
You may have heard the saying, “Treat the cause, not the symptom.” In the area of dry eye, many of the treatments available today focus only on treating dry eye symptoms. This can offer temporary relief, but unless you treat the cause of your dry eye, the symptoms will flare up again, and again, and […]
Working from Home and Caring for Your Eyes
Since the onset of COVID-19, working from home has become the new normal for many people. Individuals have rearranged their living spaces and assembled home offices to accommodate the need to be productive. Keeping the health of your eyes in mind is an important step as you continue to optimize your home setup. Balancing the […]