https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV3qempfnIA Dr. Patricia Zielinski, OD from Family Eye Physicians explains how to properly use OCuSOFT Lid Scrub Eyelid Cleansers. Dr.Zielinski specializes in general medical optometry, contact lenses, laser vision correction, and pediatric optometry. She is a Chicago native and is serving both our Orland Park and Oak Lawn Offices and will be able to better serve […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I28-KeQEXIA Blepharitis (blef-uh-RYE-tis) is inflammation of the eyelids. Blepharitis usually involves the part of the eyelid where the eyelashes grow and affects both eyelids.   There’s more than one reason why people get blepharitis. Some people have certain skin conditions, bacteria eats at the oil pours of your eyelids, tiny mites inside your eyelashes may […]

Dry eye is a highly common — and complex — eye condition. You may have experienced this yourself: a stinging, burning sensation in your eyes, blurred vision, and increased sensitivity to light. Your eyes feel tired and sore and when you look in the mirror you see red, watery eyes. You feel healthy otherwise, no […]

Even though millions of LASIK eye surgery procedures have been performed since it was approved by the FDA in 1999, the thought of laser eye surgery makes some people nervous. The best way to combat this fear is through information. The following article will provide you with what you need to know about the LASIK […]

People may think that the elderly are the only people who have to worry about cataracts. While it is true that this eye condition can develop as a result of aging, other factors lead to cataracts as well. An injury to the eye lens and medical conditions such as diabetes can lead to cataracts. The prolonged use […]

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older Americans, but new treatments have dramatically changed the course of this disease over the last 10 years, making AMD more manageable than ever before.   During AMD Awareness Month in February, the American Academy […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFCjLbk7djo Being able to wake up and see is nice. Being free from glasses is great, that’s obviously the number one advantage. Another great advantage is not having contact lenses. Some people struggle with contact lenses, so contact lens wear can create dry eye, irritation towards the end of the day so LASIK is nice because […]

Glaucoma is an eye disease that results in damage to the optic nerve. It causes a buildup of fluid which increases pressure on the front part of the eye. It is a degenerative condition, meaning it gets worse over time, and it could result in a complete loss of vision. Glaucoma can occur without warning and […]

What should I know about cataract eye surgery? With age, the world can get a little fuzzier. Many older Americans commonly develop cataracts – a fogging of the lens of the eye. Around 25 million Americans 40 and older have cataracts, according to the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health. And the […]

What to expect before, during, and after LASIK surgery will vary from doctor to doctor and patient to patient.  This section is a compilation of patient information developed by manufacturers and healthcare professionals, but cannot replace the dialogue you should have with your doctor.  Read this information carefully and with the checklist, discuss your expectations with your doctor. […]