The word uveitis is used because the swelling or inflammation affects the part of the eye called the uvea. This inflammation can be caused by systemic disease (such as sarcoidosis), infectious disease (such as tuberculosis), or autoimmune diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis).
Pediatric Care
The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that the first vision screening be conducted for a newborn prior to being discharged from the hospital. Visual function will be monitored by your child’s pediatrician during well-child exams (usually at two, four and six months of age). If there are any signs of an eye condition, your child may be referred to an ophthalmologist. Beginning at three years of age (and yearly after five years of age), amblyopia (poor vision in an otherwise normal appearing eye), refractive and alignment screenings should take place. If you notice any signs of decreased vision or misalignment of the eye, please contact your ophthalmologist for a complete eye examination.
Primary Care
Many eye diseases require surgery to fix the disease. If you are considering surgery, you must always consider the risks, benefits, and alternatives of surgery. The doctors at Chicago Eye Consultants have performed thousands of eye surgeries and utilize cutting-edge surgical techniques to benefit our patients. We work in conjunction with both your primary-care physicians and referring eye-care specialists, when indicated.
Emergency Care
Please note we will respond to messages during normal business hours. Go to the emergency room if you are experiencing a medical emergency or loss of vision.
Glaucoma is a common eye disorder that damages the optic nerve. The early stages of glaucoma are undetectable, and experts estimate that only half of the people who currently have glaucoma even realize that they are affected. While there is no cure for glaucoma, many medications and procedures exist that can help to slow the disease or stop it altogether.
Ophthalmology
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a progressive eye disease that is a leading cause of blindness in older Americans. Dry macular degeneration occurs when deposits, called drusen, build up under the retina causing vision to dim or become distorted. In advanced stages, there may be a loss of central vision. Wet macular degeneration occurs when the build-up of drusen leads to the development of new blood vessels under the retina that leak fluid and blood.
Laser Eye Surgery
Reconstructive eye surgery refers to any surgical procedure around the face, eye socket, eyelids, and tear ducts. It includes reconstruction of the eye and surrounding structures and is used to treat a variety of issues including droopy eyelids, blocked tear ducts, and tumors.
Cataracts
A cataract occurs when protein clouds the eye’s natural lens. When these proteins cover the lens, it becomes harder and harder to see clearly.
Cataract Surgery
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye, which can cause one's vision to become blurry. They are common with age and can occur in one or both eyes. While cataracts are not painful, they do cause many symptoms such as blurry vision, fewer details, glare while driving or reading, dull colors, changes in your glasses prescription and double vision in one eye. New advances and techniques have made cataract surgery one of the most successful and life-improving surgical procedures performed. Most cataract surgeries are performed on an outpatient basis and more than 95 percent of surgeries improve vision.
Eye Exam
Eye exams are very important to maintain the overall health of your eyes. They are designed to determine how well light rays are focused on the retina. Eye doctors are specially trained to check for, recognize and treat eye conditions and diseases. We recommend you have a yearly eye exam by your eye doctor.
Our team works in conjunction with physicians of other specialties such as optometry, dermatology, neurology, endocrinology, and otorhinolaryngology to ensure a customized and comprehensive care plan based on your needs.
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that damages the blood vessels in the retina, and usually affects both eyes. There are no common symptoms present during the early stages of diabetic retinopathy. If you experience blurred vision or “floating” spots, contact our office as soon as possible. People with diabetes can help prevent the development of diabetic retinopathy by carefully managing their blood sugar level and blood pressure.
In traditional cataract surgery, once the surgeon creates the small incision in your cornea, they will use a probe to create sound waves, known as ultrasound, to break up the cloudy lens. Your surgeon then suctions out the broken pieces of the lens and replaces them with the new intraocular lens. During this procedure, the incision is closed with a liquid seal, and stitches are usually not needed.
The Ocular Facial Plastic specialty involves the cosmetic, corrective, and reconstructive surgery of the eyelid and face. The field is primarily related to the tissues and structures surrounding the eye – the eyelids, the tear ducts, and the orbit.
As a cosmetic procedure, there are as few well-known and proven techniques as Botox. Botox is essentially a relaxer. When it is injected near a muscle group, it blocks certain electrical signals that cause the muscles to contract. As a result, the muscle relaxes and wrinkles in the skin smoothen out. This is especially effective for muscle groups around the eyes that cause “crow’s feet”, as well as between the eyes and on the forehead. Botox is simple, safe, fast and effective, especially when administered by a medical professional. No sedation or anesthetic is required so you can resume your normal daily activities immediately after treatment, and results for Botox injections usually last for several months.
Eyelid Surgery
Plastic Surgery
We understand that choosing a surgeon and practice can be difficult. Rest assured that our oculoplastic surgeon has completed several years of additional, specialized training in plastic surgery of the tissues surrounding the eye and is dedicated to helping you achieve the quality of life and vision you want and deserve.
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure on the eyelids that can significantly improve the appearance of the upper or lower eyelid. Incisions are made either above the upper eyelid, below the lower eyelid or both, to allow for the surgeon to redistribute or remove fat deposits, tighten muscles and remove excess skin layers. These incisions are made in very deliberate areas so they are concealed by the natural folds of the eyelids, and as a result the incisions are barely noticeable or not noticeable at all. The results of the procedure are immediately noticeable, and recovery after the procedure rarely involves more than some slight swelling and bruising, dry eyes and minor discomfort.