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HOW TO USE OCUSOFT LID SCRUBS

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 […]

Written by on October 16, 2023

WHAT IS BLEPHARITIS?

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 […]

Written by on September 22, 2023

WHAT ARE DRY EYE SYMPTOMS

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 […]

Written by on September 22, 2023

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LASIK EYE SURGERY

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 […]

Written by on September 22, 2023

DOES CATARACT SURGERY HURT?

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 […]

Written by on September 22, 2023

WHAT IS AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (ARMD)?

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 […]

Written by on September 22, 2023