Premier Eye Care & Surgery Ltd

Premier Eye Care & Surgery Ltd Welcome to Premier Eye Care & Surgery, Ltd. We are an experienced team of doctors who specialize in

Among our doctors are physicians with special training in general and pediatric ophthalmology. Some of the diverse services offered at Premier Eye Care include: state-of-the-art cataract/lens implant surgery including bladeless laser assisted cataract surgery, medical and laser treatment of glaucoma and some retinal diseases, laser vision correction-LASIK- for nearsightedness, farsightedness and a

stigmatism, cosmetic and functional eyelid surgery, pediatric and adult eye muscle surgery. We offer a full range of contact lens services and both our offices offer retail optical stores with a huge selection of frames and where we control the quality, in order to provide you with the highest level of care at a competitive price.

August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, and there is one thing worth clearing up before the school year starts...
08/07/2026

August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, and there is one thing worth clearing up before the school year starts: a passed vision screening does not mean everything is fine.

Screenings are built to catch significant distance vision problems, and they do that well. They are not designed to evaluate how the eyes work together, whether a child is straining to focus up close, or early signs of amblyopia. A kid can sail through the screening and still be quietly struggling to read the board.

An estimated 80% of classroom learning is visual, and children rarely report a problem because they have no comparison point. They assume everyone sees what they see.

Watch for sitting too close to screens, losing place while reading, headaches after school, or avoiding homework that used to be fine.

Give us a call to schedule a comprehensive exam at (847) 459-6060 in Buffalo Grove or (847) 382-4116 in Barrington.

Every August, parents across Buffalo Grove and Barrington book the kids for physicals, dentist visits, and eye exams. Th...
08/05/2026

Every August, parents across Buffalo Grove and Barrington book the kids for physicals, dentist visits, and eye exams. The appointment that quietly falls off the list is usually their own.

August is National Eye Exam Month, which makes it a fair moment to ask: when was your last one?

Most adults should have a comprehensive exam every one to two years, and more often with diabetes, a family history of glaucoma or macular degeneration, or after age 60. Not because something is wrong, but because the conditions that matter most tend to begin without any symptoms at all.

If you are already booking the kids, add yourself to the same call. Give us a call at (847) 459-6060 in Buffalo Grove or (847) 382-4116 in Barrington.

Summer loosens the routines that keep health management on track: travel, schedule changes, and a general shift in struc...
07/30/2026

Summer loosens the routines that keep health management on track: travel, schedule changes, and a general shift in structure.

For patients with diabetes, that can mean delayed eye appointments. The problem is that diabetic retinopathy has no noticeable symptoms in its early stages. The first sign something is wrong is often caught by a doctor during a dilated exam, not by the patient.

Early diabetic retinopathy is highly treatable. Advanced stages carry real risk of vision loss that cannot be fully reversed.

If you or a family member with diabetes is overdue, both our offices have availability now.

Buffalo Grove: (847) 459-6060 | Barrington: (847) 382-4116

Buffalo Grove and Barrington, we are curious.It is UV Safety Month and Dry Eye Awareness Month, so sunglasses are on our...
07/28/2026

Buffalo Grove and Barrington, we are curious.

It is UV Safety Month and Dry Eye Awareness Month, so sunglasses are on our minds. Simple question:

When you step outside in July, are sunglasses part of the routine?

A) Every time, without thinking about it

B) Only when it is really bright or I am near water

C) Honestly, I forget more often than not

Drop your answer in the comments. We are genuinely curious where this community lands.

Patients often leave an exam knowing their eye pressure number without fully understanding what it means. Here is someth...
07/23/2026

Patients often leave an exam knowing their eye pressure number without fully understanding what it means. Here is something that often goes unsaid: that number alone does not diagnose glaucoma.

Roughly 30 to 40 percent of people with glaucoma have pressure in the normal range. And many with elevated pressure never develop glaucoma at all.

Your doctor is looking at the full picture: pressure, optic nerve health, corneal thickness, and peripheral vision patterns together.

Caught early, glaucoma is manageable. Regular exams are the best way to stay ahead of it.

Buffalo Grove: (847) 459-6060 | Barrington: (847) 382-4116

A common misconception: polarized sunglasses protect eyes from UV radiation. They do not.Polarization cuts glare, which ...
07/21/2026

A common misconception: polarized sunglasses protect eyes from UV radiation. They do not.

Polarization cuts glare, which is great for driving or time near the water. But a lens can be fully polarized without blocking any UV radiation at all.

For long-term eye health, look for UV400 or 100% UV protection on the label. And a darker tint without UV rating can actually be worse, because it causes the pupil to dilate, letting more UV reach the back of the eye.

The ideal pair does both. Stop into our Buffalo Grove or Barrington optical to find the right fit for your summer.

Buffalo Grove: (847) 459-6060 | Barrington: (847) 382-4116

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of permanent vision loss in adults over 60 in the U.S. It targets ...
07/16/2026

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of permanent vision loss in adults over 60 in the U.S. It targets the center of your vision: the part you use to read, recognize faces, and drive.

Early and intermediate AMD often has no symptoms at all. By the time straight lines look wavy or reading becomes difficult, meaningful changes may already be underway.

If you are over 55 or have a family history of AMD, a dilated exam is the most reliable way to catch it early.

Schedule at our Buffalo Grove or Barrington office.

Buffalo Grove: (847) 459-6060 | Barrington: (847) 382-4116

Every summer, patients come in with red, painful eyes after swimming in contact lenses. It is one of the most preventabl...
07/14/2026

Every summer, patients come in with red, painful eyes after swimming in contact lenses. It is one of the most preventable problems we see.

The risk goes beyond chlorine irritation. Lakes and pools, including Lake Michigan, harbor microorganisms that behave differently when a contact lens is involved. One of the most serious is Acanthamoeba, a Midwest freshwater parasite that can cause a painful corneal infection, difficult to treat and in serious cases capable of permanent vision damage.

The FDA and the AAO both advise removing lenses before any water activity.

If your eyes are red, light-sensitive, or painful after swimming, do not wait. Call us for a same-day appointment.

Buffalo Grove: (847) 459-6060 | Barrington: (847) 382-4116

Sometimes the best way to describe what we do is to let a patient do it.Amanda recently accompanied her mom to an appoin...
07/09/2026

Sometimes the best way to describe what we do is to let a patient do it.

Amanda recently accompanied her mom to an appointment and shared this:

"Dr. Kiernan was amazing! He is extremely informative, easy to talk to, and patient. He took his time answering all of my mom's questions and helped ease every concern she had."

If you or someone in your family is due for an eye exam this summer, we would love to be the practice you trust with it.

Buffalo Grove: (847) 459-6060 | Barrington: (847) 382-4116

July is Dry Eye Awareness Month, and one thing is worth saying plainly: dry eye is a medical condition, not just a minor...
07/07/2026

July is Dry Eye Awareness Month, and one thing is worth saying plainly: dry eye is a medical condition, not just a minor inconvenience.

Nearly 20 million Americans have dry eye symptoms. Most manage it for years with over-the-counter drops before learning there is a more effective path. Drops address symptoms. They rarely address the cause.

If your eyes feel persistently gritty, watery, or tired this summer, especially moving in and out of air-conditioned spaces all day, that pattern is worth a conversation.

At Premier Eye Care, dry eye treatment is personalized. Schedule at our Buffalo Grove or Barrington office.

Buffalo Grove: (847) 459-6060 | Barrington: (847) 382-4116

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1120 W. Lake Cook Road
Buffalo Grove, IL
60089

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

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+18474596060

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