With cataracts, daily activities and participation in life may become more challenging. Thankfully, you can have them surgically removed through a fairly simple and common procedure. Cataract surgery is now an outpatient procedure that may be completed in about twenty minutes or less. North Suburban Eye Associates can all evaluate patients to see if they are […]
You may have experienced the eye twitch. Your eye may flutter involuntarily or may completely shut for a moment. Though this may cause distress and can be an annoyance, the twitch is typically benign. Sometimes; however, an eye twitch could be indicative of a serious underlying health issue. With a variety of reasons your eye may […]
Glaucoma is a disease that happens in the optic nerve, which can decrease vision and sometimes lead to permanent vision loss. Catching this disease early can help prevent vision loss. Glaucoma treatments can help prevent permanent vision loss, which makes knowing the signs and symptoms important. Here is everything you need to know about glaucoma. What Is […]
Seeing the Difference between Routine and Medical Eye Exams: Determining the difference between a routine eye exam and a medical eye exam can be difficult, especially when insurance comes into play. To make things easier for you, our patients, we have created this helpful “cheat sheet.” Routine Eye Exam: The main purpose of a routine […]
Fall is approaching, but your vision is getting hazy. If you undergo LASIK eye surgery, will your eyes recover in time to enjoy the season? Our ophthalmologists have the answer. How Long Is The Recovery Period for LASIK? Your vision starts improving as early as 24 hours after the operation. Day by day, your vision will continue […]
Have you ever had pink eye? Has your kid ever had pink eye? If not, count yourself lucky. If so, you probably remember that it’s not a very pleasant experience for anyone. What exactly is pink eye, and when should you see your eye doctor about it? What Is Pink Eye? Pink eye is also known as […]
Research has shown that fish oil has a multitude of health benefits, including for the eyes. Read on for more information about fish oil, and how taking one little supplement can help you to keep your eyes healthy. The Benefits of Fish Oil Fish oil supplements provide omega-3 fatty acids, which are known as “essential fatty […]
Eyedrops can help with several different kinds of eye problems, but there are some things you should know about using them. If you have tried eyedrops before and they didn’t seem to do much good, it may be because you are using the wrong kind, or maybe you are even using them the wrong way! Which […]
If you are having a problem with your eyes, or even if it is just time for an eye exam, your eye doctor wants to see you! However, the unfortunate fact is that both you and your doctor probably don’t have much time for small talk – and there certainly isn’t enough time to discuss all […]
It can be a bit unnerving when, one day while looking in the mirror, you notice a brown spot on your eye. Is this something you should worry about? Should you rush to the eye doctor? Will it damage your vision? This brown spot may just be an “eye freckle” – read on for some […]