Entries by Dr. Kevin Glancy

Trying to Decide Between Glasses and Contacts? What to Consider

If you need corrective lenses, you’ll have to pick between wearing contacts or glasses. Some people prefer eyeglasses, while others prefer contacts. If you’re new to prescription lenses and not sure which is best for you, your eye doctor in Champaign, IL, can provide you with guidance and information. At Champaign Eye Professionals, we’re happy to […]

Want to Get Contacts? Steps to Take

Contact lenses allow you to enjoy accurate, clear vision without eyeglasses. Contacts are preferred by many people. If you’ve never had contact lenses before, you may have questions about how to get contacts. Your eye doctor in Champaign, IL, can help. At Champaign Eye Professionals, we help patients who want contact lenses. Get a Checkup The […]

My Eyes Are Only Red at Night: What Does It Mean?

Red eyes are often treated as more of an annoyance than anything else. Sometimes called bloodshot, red eyes occur when the blood vessels in the eyes start to swell. Of course, if you have chronic red eye in Champaign, IL, you may wonder what’s going below the surface. We’ll look at some common symptoms and causes, […]

How Diabetes Poses a Threat to Eyesight

Millions of people around the world have diabetes, either Type I or Type II. Those same millions of people are living with the threat of damage to their eyesight, due to the underlying disease of diabetes. It doesn’t matter whether a person has one type or the other; the risk is the same. If you […]

3 Signs of Developing Diabetes Retinopathy

At Champaign Eye Professionals, we work hard to keep our patients’ eyes as healthy as possible. But sometimes underlying diseases and other conditions can affect eye health in ways that aren’t always preventable. Diabetes is one of those underlying conditions that can cause diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to vision loss or even blindness. This […]

Can Sunglasses Prevent Cataracts?

If you’re worried that you may develop cataracts, you might consider having a cataract evaluation in Champaign, IL. A cataract evaluation can let you know if cataracts are developing or returning, if you’ve had them previously. Cataracts can happen to anyone, but age is definitely a risk factor. However, few people realize that prolonged and/or chronic […]

Dangers of Untreated Dry Eye Syndrome

If you suffer from dry eye syndrome in Champaign, IL, you need to realize the importance of ongoing treatment. In fact, if you even suspect that you may have dry eye syndrome, based on articles you’ve read, you should consult your eye doctor for an evaluation and firm diagnosis. Dry eye syndrome can lead to […]

What You Should Know About Cross-Eyes

Cross eyes, known as strabismus in the medical community, isn’t an extremely common condition, but it does affect up to 5% of the population. While usually associated with children under the age of six, it can technically affect adults as well. We’ll look at what you should know about this disorder, and how a comprehensive eye […]

Will I Be Able to Drive with Cataracts?

Cataracts in Champaign, IL affect the lens of the eye, otherwise known as the element that focuses light so that it can transmit signals to the brain. When you’re young, that lens is typically crisp and clear, but the lens can start to yellow as you age. While cataracts can happen to anyone, including infants, they […]