Did you know that more than 12 million people in the United States over the age of 40 experience some form of vision impairment? Many of these issues can be prevented or treated—if caught early. That’s why every May, we celebrate Healthy Vision Month, an initiative by the National Eye Institute (NEI) to raise awareness […]
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March is Save Your Vision Month! Your vision is a critical part of your overall health and wellbeing. Neglecting your eyesight can lead to a lower quality of life. Many eye health issues have no symptoms, so it is important to see your eye doctor regularly. Luckily, there are some basic things you can
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On April 8, 2024 a total solar eclipse (where the moon crosses directly in front of the daytime sun) will be visible for most of North America. Before it arrives there are a few key things you should know: What kind of glasses do I need to watch the solar eclipse? How can I safely
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As we start another year, we can’t think of a better time to discuss 5 of the most common eye conditions encountered as we get older. In no particular order, presbyopia, dry eye, cataract, glaucoma, and macular degeneration are the most frequent ailments of the aging population. Presbyopia Presbyopia is a result of the aging
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Do you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? If so, you know that leaving it untreated can lead to serious health problems like high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. But did you know that this dangerous sleep disorder may also lead to vision loss from glaucoma? OSA is a condition where muscles in your airway relax during
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At the Center for Advanced Eye Care we offer state-of-the-art technology to ensure our patients achieve the best vision possible. We perform comprehensive pre-operative examinations with advanced diagnostic testing, including iTrace. iTrace is an innovative testing device that performs five tests in one. 5 Tests In One: Wavefront Aberrometry – measures how light travels through
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Robin Kuriakose, MD, a fellow physician in cornea and refractive surgery at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital, has introduced SightKick. A new MacOS application that is specifically designed to reduce digital eye strain. Digital eye strain is a growing issue considering how much time we spend in front of screens, (tablets, computers, cellphones). An average person blinks 15 to
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Cortical/cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of visual impairment in children in the US, but many people have never heard of it. CVI is a brain based visual impairment, where the problem is with the brain, not the eye. With this condition, children see exactly what we see but their brain is unsure
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What is genetic testing? A genetic test analyzes your DNA–the chemical building blocks of genes–to look for changes (mutations) that can cause certain diseases. Not only can genetic testing lead to a diagnosis of certain diseases, but it can also help detect certain risk factors that may tell you if you are likely to develop
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You may have heard all sorts of things about what is good and bad for your eyes. But are they true? Center for Advanced Eye Care presents you with the facts about these 20 common eye myths: Basic Biology Myth 1. All babies are born with blue eyes. When babies are born, their eyes may sometimes appear
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