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New drugs and surgical procedures are being developed every day to treat a range of illnesses, and eye care is no exception. But before a new drug or procedure can be used in standard eye care, it must go through rigorous testing in clinical trials.  Would you be surprised to learn that Illinois Eye Center […]

If you’ve sustained an eye injury while playing a sport, you probably know that they’re no fun. They can cause pain and affect your vision, sometimes causing lasting damage. That’s why it’s important to protect your eyes while playing sports. This goes for adults as well as children. Though children experience high rates of sports […]

The “term” refractive error” may sound like a pretty technical phrase to refer to an eye condition. But in fact, it’s one of the most common eye conditions, affecting about 150 million people in the U.S. alone.  You may even be familiar with some of the most common types of refractive errors, such as nearsightedness […]

Sometimes it’s impossible to foresee an injury to the eye. Everyday activities as simple as a nature hike can result in a foreign body coming into contact with your eye and causing pain, irritation, or serious injury.  However, there are many situations in life where there’s a reasonable expectation that those risks may be higher. […]

If you’ve been diagnosed with corneal disease or are experiencing a loss of vision, you may have heard about corneal transplants as a possible treatment option. But what exactly is a cornea transplant? Is it safe? How does it work? Keep reading to learn more!  What is a cornea transplant?  A cornea transplant is a […]

Illinois Eye Center offers a same-day eye appointment service, called EyeCareTODAY, to help ensure you can get the eye care you need when you need it.