Updated 3/31/2020 With new recommendations to shelter in place from Governor Pritzker, we are are updating our expected reopening date to Friday, May 1. We will continue to be available by phone Monday-Friday 10am-3pm, our doctors will be available for virtual visits for eye emergencies 24/7. Out of concern for our patients and staff, and […]
At this time, Midwest Eye is still seeing scheduled patients as planned and our optical department is open. Our office has implemented protocols that will limit our contact with patients and the possibility of transmission of COVID-19. We understand that you may choose to reschedule your appointment. We politely ask that you notify us if […]
In honor of Workplace Eye Wellness Month, it’s time for a look at the steps we can all take to protect our eyes while we work.
For people age 50 and older, age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss.
Just because someone is colorblind, it doesn’t mean they see the world like a black-and-white movie.
Presbyopia is farsightedness caused by the increasing rigidity of the lens in the eye as we age.
Our eyes are incredible, complicated organs. Many different components need to work together for us to be able to see.
In winter, when the days are shorter, we tend to end up driving more at night.
When we think of sunburns, most of us probably imagine sandy beaches and summer heat, but we can get sunburned in any season, including winter.
The most common health effects that come to mind when we think of smoking are lung cancer and bad teeth, but it doesn’t stop there.