Colder temperatures of a central Illinois winter bring all kinds of challenges; slick roads, frigid fingers, and icy wind chills. Of course, your eyes aren’t
October is Blindness Awareness Month. At the Illinois Eye Center (IEC), we think it’s important to pause and reflect on the unique experiences of people with blindness or vision impairment.
As we age, our body and our health inevitably starts to change. Our eyes are no exception. With September being Healthy Aging Month, we want
Summer is well underway, which means you’re probably spending a lot of time outdoors in the sun. But have you stopped to think about how
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
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
At IEC, our eye doctors support two vitamins in particular for optimal eye health – AREDS 2 and Fish Oil.
Eye emergencies can be very scary. You want to avoid a needless trip to the doctor but failing to treat some types of eye emergencies could cost someone their vision.
Online eye exams are convenient, but are they a good replacement for a comprehensive eye exam by an ophthalmologist or optometrist? Definitely not!
Did you know that certain habits can affect your vision? It’s true! Some bad habits, such as smoking and a sedentary lifestyle, can lead to eye disease and vision loss; while many good habits can prevent these diseases and keep your eyes in top shape.