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Basic Guidelines For Contact Lens Use

Your eyes get a lot of stress during the day. You rely on them daily to help you see the world around you. So, it's key to take good care of them....

Keep Your Eyes Happy: Winter Contact Lens Tips for Locals

Winter in Illinois can feel magical—until your lenses start sticking, stinging, or fogging. Cold winds and indoor heaters pull moisture from the...

5 Tips For Traveling With Contact Lenses

Traveling can be an exciting adventure, but it can bring some extra challenges for those who rely on contact lenses every day. Traveling with...

The Benefits of Regular Eye Exams for Children

Did you know that regular eye exams can improve children's lives? Vision problems in children can often go unnoticed, and it is important to catch...

Contact Lenses For Astigmatism: What You Need To Know

If you've ever been told you have astigmatism and thought, "Well, there go my dreams of ditching glasses," we've got good news for you! You can...

UV For Your Eyes: Why It’s Essential All Year Round

Our eyes are precious, yet often overlooked when it comes to sun protection. Many of us are aware of the risks UV rays pose to our skin, but we may...

The Benefits Of Blue Light Blocking Glasses

In our tech-driven world, screens are everywhere! From computers to smartphones, we're constantly exposed to blue light. But did you know this can...

3 Ways To Improve Eye Vision Naturally

Your eye vision is highly important for your daily life. Therefore you want to make everything to have it in top shape. There are many different...

Best Way To Clean Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses are an investment, they can be expensive and are important to aid the vision of those who deal with eye conditions. Cleaning them is...

The Surprising Link Between Gratitude and Better Vision

Feeling thankful might sound like a trendy habit, yet many people around Bourbonnais struggle to maintain it when days get busy. Stress, screen...
Eye Floaters: When to Worry and Act

Eye Floaters: When to Worry and Act

Floaters drift across sight like tiny clouds, sparking curiosity and sometimes alarm. Many people notice them while gazing toward a bright sky or a...

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Blue Light Glasses: What You Should Know

Experiencing digital eye strain, or just worried about blue light? Blue light glasses can help. Read on to learn more about the effects of blue light and what blue light glasses can do.

What Does It Mean to Have Astigmatism?

If you’ve been diagnosed with astigmatism, and you’re unsure of what that means for you, read on to take away some mystery.

Near and Farsighted? Consider Bifocal Contact Lenses

Struggling with near and farsightedness? Do you have bifocal glasses but would like a change? Consider switching to bifocal contact lenses for crystal clear vision this year.

Explained everything in an easy-to-understand way. Very friendly and nice. Comforting

Mariann

Excellent all the way around from the doctor to everyone on the staff! Dr. Rutkowski was very knowledgeable, and corrected a long standing problem with my wife's vision with an expert diagnosis that others had missed.

Andrew

Very friendly staff, clean office, I was in and out quickly. I was extremely impressed with how everything moved and the doctor was very professional and very detailed.

Craig

The whole staff was very friendly and efficient! The technician Frances was so kind and helpful! The Dr listened to my needs and got me a great contact fit!

Kayley

I was in and out in under an hour (as a new patient, new insurance, and ordered contacts!!), which I really appreciate. The entire staff was so kind and welcoming. Dr. Rutkowski was very quick but thorough and friendly. I loved the fact that I could quickly book an appointment online. Overall great experience, and I'll definitely be back!

Layne