Did you know...some 4.2 Americans 40 years of age and older are currently visually impaired, and that number is expected to reach a staggering 7.2 million by the year 2030?

Here’s a look at what constitutes low vision and how you can spot and treat AMD for the best possible outcome.

Join us in welcoming Andrew Benedict, O.D., to Illinois Eye Center! Dr. Benedict completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri, and his Doctor of Optometry from the Indiana University School of Optometry. He is fully licensed to diagnose and treat most eye diseases.

Think back on 2018 — are you happy with how things “look”? If your memories of summer vacation are tainted by blurry vision or if you’re frustrated that you couldn’t see your daughter’s dance recital as clearly as you had hoped, it’s time to make a New Year’s resolution that could quite literally change your life: LASIK surgery.

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, more than 24.4 million Americans 40 years of age and older suffer from cataracts. This condition, signified by a clouding of the eye’s lens, can seriously affect your sight, causing dull and cloudy vision or giving images a brownish tint.

While early cataract symptoms can often by mitigated by noninvasive interventions ranging from prescription eyeglasses to brighter lighting, most people eventually need more help. Here’s what you need to know about your cataract surgery options.

’Tis the season for all kinds of presents, but there’s an edge to the holidays that’s often overlooked. Prevent Blindness America has declared December “National Safe Toys and Gifts Month,” an initiative designed to shine light on items that could pose a danger to our littlest loved ones.

With more than 250,000 children under the age of 12 ending up in the emergency room each year with toy-related injuries, it’s more important than ever that we find ways to protect our kids.

We hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends.

Illinois Eye Center has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. This time of the year is always a bit more hectic, but we’ve managed to fit a few activities in before the holiday rush.

If you’ve been considering LASIK surgery but haven’t quite gotten around to scheduling your appointment, you’ve got a new incentive to jump on it. You’ll save $750 off the cost of your LASIK surgery when you complete your FREE consultation by December 31, 2018. 

When you go in for your routine eye exam at our Peoria office, you’ll be offered a new service called optomap®. optomap is a crucial component of a comprehensive exam, and it can tell you some surprising things about the current state and future health of your vision.

Being diagnosed with diabetes comes with a whole host of concerns, most of which are related to monitoring glucose levels and maintaining overall health, but diabetics also face peripheral complications. One of those potential complications is eye disease.

What’s on your bucket list for 2019? It may feel like it’s a bit premature to start talking about New Year’s resolutions, but any time you spend thinking about making improvements to your life is time well spent. In some cases, thinking ahead may even score you some big-time savings.