The Eye Site of Illinois

Keratoconus

Admin Admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:08:49 +0000

A condition characterized by abnormal corneal change in which the cornea gradually becomes thinned and conical, affects approximately one in 2000 people in the United States. The cornea is the eye’s outermost layer. It is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the… Continue reading →

Cataracts

Admin Admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:07:47 +0000

A cataract is an opacity that develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope. Early on in the development of senile cataract the power of the crystalline lens may be increased, causing nearsightedness, and the gradual yellowing and opacification of the… Continue reading →

Glaucoma

Admin Admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:06:32 +0000

Glaucoma damages the eye’s optic nerve. It is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. It usually happens when the fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises, damaging the optic nerve. Often there are no symptoms at first, but a comprehensive eye exam… Continue reading →

Diabetic Retinopathy

Admin Admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:05:35 +0000

The ‘retina’ is the film at the back of your eye, like the film in a camera. Light enters the eye and then passes through the eye to reach the retina. The messages about what you see are then passed on to the brain. Retinopathy… Continue reading →

Dry Eyes

Admin Admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:04:41 +0000

Dry eyes are caused by a lack of tears. Tears are necessary for the normal lubrication of your eyes and to wash away particles and foreign bodies. Common causes of dry eyes include: Aging Dry environment or workplace (wind, air conditioning) Sun exposure Smoking or… Continue reading →

Emergency Eye Care

Admin Admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:03:06 +0000

There are numerous types of eye emergencies. At our practice we see them all. Corneal abrasions – a scratch on the cornea, can cause perfuse tearing, sensitivity to light and extreme sharp shooting pain. Vitreous floater – can be a simple degenerative change of the… Continue reading →

Lasik

Admin Admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:02:51 +0000

LASIK, (Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis) is currently one of the most frequently performed elective procedures in North America. It is a highly effective outpatient procedure, often referred to as refractive surgery, and is used to correct myopia and hyperopia, as well as astigmatism. This procedure, which is… Continue reading →

Lasek

Admin Admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:01:23 +0000

Laser Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratomileusis (LASEK) is a refractive surgery technique developed by Italian doctor, Massimo Camellin, MD and first publicized in 1999. The motivation behind LASEK was to find a surface ablation technique like PRK that induced less discomfort, offers a lower incidence of corneal… Continue reading →

Photorefractive Keratotomy

Admin Admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:00:32 +0000

The PRK process uses an excimer laser to sculpt an area 5 to 9 millimeters in diameter on the surface of the eye. This process removes only 5-10% of the thickness of the cornea for mild to moderate myopia and up to 30% for extreme… Continue reading →

Conductive Keratoplasy

Admin Admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:48:52 +0000

Approved by the FDA in 2002, Near Vision SM CK ® / Conductive Keratoplasty is an exciting procedure that can help reduce dependence on reading glasses. This non-laser treatment for farsightedness and presbyopia uses radiofrequency energy to correct vision, and unlike laser-assisted techniques, Near Vision… Continue reading →