For anyone who suffers from poor vision, you know what a benefit LASIK surgery could provide. Even if your vision isn’t terribly awful, it can feel burdensome to be saddled with having to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses or both for your entire life. Wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t need to wear anything […]
Dry eye syndrome is becoming increasingly better known. For a lot of people, finding out that they have this condition has been a real eye opener. It certainly can explain a lot, including having chronically red eyes, having to rub the eyes a lot, or just an ongoing, relentless feeling of irritation in the eyes. […]
Having comprehensive eye exams in Champaign, IL is essential in preventing eye damage from diseases like macular degeneration, diabetic neuropathy and more. These disease threaten vision like nobody’s business, but with regular checkups, the damage can be kept to a minimum. The earlier that diseases like diabetic neuropathy are diagnosed, the better off you’ll be. Here are […]
A well-balanced diet rich in specific nutrients can support eye function and reduce the risk of eye diseases in a big way. Here are some of the best foods your eye doctor in Champaign, IL recommends you include in your diet to promote healthy eyes. Leafy Greens How: Chop up greens and add to pasta dishes, soups […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
If you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, your Champaign, IL optometrist wants you to know that you carry a higher risk of developing diabetic retinopathy than others. Diabetic retinopathy is a disease that threatens your vision. Left undiagnosed and untreated, you could go completely blind, and there may be little to nothing done to reverse it. As with […]
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 […]
