Entries by Champaign Eye Professionals

How Screens Impact Eye Health

Modern life has given the world tremendous advantages, but increased screen time isn’t one of them. It’s still too early to definitively tell the long-term effects of humans looking at screens so much; we might not have any answers for many decades to come. But we already know the short-term effects and your optometrist in […]

3 Benefits of Optilight 

Optilight is a device that’s used to treat dry eye disease. It essentially delivers light pulses to the eyes, which warms your meibomian gland to increase tear production. Below, we’ll look at how the device works and its three key benefits. 1. Improve the Quality of Your Tears  Your tears rely on oil to lubricate […]

What Is Temporary Blindness?

Temporary blindness is a more common condition than you might think. Consider how you might lose your vision for a few seconds if you get up too quickly, only to have it return in the blink of an eye. Of course, temporary blindness covers a range of issues, so it helps to be aware of […]

LASIK Recovery: What to Expect

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 […]

Do Sunglasses Need to be UV-rated?

Sunglasses are much more than a fashion statement. They can help protect your eyesight, reduce the chances of developing macular degeneration, and help keep you safe from poor vision due to the sun’s glare. There are lots of sunglasses available, so the question is, do you have to buy sunglasses that are UV-rated, or will […]

Serious Risks of Dry Eye Syndrome

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. […]