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Why Kids Need Eye Exams

We’re guessing your list probably includes vinyl recovery beds, jars full of wooden tongue depressors, and the big E eye chart. For over a century and a half, that big E chart (officially called the Snellen chart) has been an excellent diagnostic tool for identifying nearsightedness...


Hey Kids, Your Glasses Are Awesome!

They’re already used to not being able to see clearly; the strange feeling of the glasses on their nose and ears and possibly teasing from their peers might not seem like a great trade for clear vision...


Glasses, Contacts, and Makeup

For glasses wearers, your makeup approach might have to adjust depending on what kind of frames you have and whether your prescription makes your eyes look bigger or smaller than normal...


Cataract Treatment Then and Now

Over time, the lenses in our eyes can become clouded by clumps of protein, resulting in worsening symptoms like reduced night vision, light sensitivity, glare, halo effects around lights...


The Importance of Fireworks Eye Safety

However, it’s easy to forget that fireworks are explosives. Injuries from fireworks are so common that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) publishes yearly reports on the matter...


Eyebrows and Eyelashes

They’re not even just there for helping us make different facial expressions or to make our eyes stand out. They’re actually the first line of defense our eyes have against airborne contaminants and other hazards...


Tips for Choosing New Frames

Glasses are a huge part of a person’s look — why do you think nobody recognizes Superman behind the Clark Kent glasses? Because of the difference glasses make to our appearance...


Covid-19 Update-2020

NEW HOURS EFFECTIVE MAY 12, 2020 Tuesday & Wednesday 10am to 6pm. Thursday & Friday 10am to 7pm. Saturday 9am to 3pm. NOW OPEN FOR ALL SERVICES WITH THESE NEW PROCEDURES Appointments are limited to on the hour scheduling to satisfy physical distancing efforts. Maximum 4 family members in the building at once – only...


Covid-19 Policy/procedures Update

Temporary Hours: Tuesday- Friday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm or by appointment until May 12th. Currently OPEN for: Emergency Eye Care via Telehealth or in person, when necessary Phone orders with FREE shipping on any quantity of Contact Lenses Curbside Pickup of Glasses/Contacts, Glasses Repairs, Gift Certificates and Warranty remakes Call 815-676-4474 to leave us a voicemail...


How Headaches and Vision Are Connected

For many people, headaches can be a symptom of uncorrected vision problems. This doesn’t happen in all cases of uncorrected or undiagnosed vision problems, and of course not all headaches are caused by vision problems...


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