Family Eye Care

06/17/2026

I am seeing some strange things, Doc

"What are these weird floating things I started seeing?"The spots, strings, or cobwebs that drift in and out of your vision are called “floaters,” and they are more prominent if you’re looking against a white background.These floaters are tiny...

06/10/2026

Eye Diseases with a Genetic Link

Do you have family members with eye-related conditions?The two main eye diseases in adults that have a genetic link are glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration .Glaucoma is a deterioration of the optic nerve caused by pressure in the...

06/03/2026

Care for Your Scary Red Eye

At some point, you might be the victim of one of these scenarios: You rub your eye really hard, or you walk into something, or you just wake up with a red, painful, swollen eye. However it happened, your eye is red, you’re possibly in pain, and...

06/01/2026

In the United States, 1 in 3 children are now myopic, and risk a lifetime of not only poor vision, but also an increased risk of serious eye diseases associated with high myopia. At Family Eye Care in River Forest, IL, we believe that myopia management can often help to slow down the progression of myopia, helping to preserve vision. Call our office at 708-456-3232 to schedule a consultation for your child.

In the United States, 1 in 3 children are now myopic, and risk a lifetime of not only poor vision, but also an increased risk of serious eye diseases associated with high myopia. At Family Eye Care in River Forest, IL, we believe that myopia management can often help to slow down the progression of....

05/27/2026

Macular Degeneration + Cataract Surgery

We are frequently asked if it’s wise to have cataract surgery if you have Macular Degeneration.Let’s start with some background.Cataracts and Age-related Macular Degeneration are both leading causes of visual impairment in the elderly...

05/20/2026

Your Makeup Might Be Making Your Eyes Feel Worse

Dry Eye Disease affects more than 5 million people in the United States, with 3.3 million being women and most of those being age 50 or over. And as people live longer, dry eye will continue to be a growing problem.Although treatment options for...

05/13/2026

The Dreaded Astigmatism

The word “astigmatism” is used so much in the optometric world that most people have talked about it when discussing their eye health with their doctor.“Astigmatism” comes from the Greek “a” - meaning “without” - and “stigma” - meaning “a point.”...

05/08/2026

Are you concerned about your child's nearsightedness? MiSight contact lenses help slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 8-12. To see if MiSight contact lenses are an option for your child, call our office at 708-456-3232 or schedule an appointment online at www.familyeyecareonline.com

05/06/2026

Contact Lenses Need a Backup Plan

There is an old adage in the eye care industry--Glasses are a necessity, contact lenses are a luxury. Ninety-nine percent of the time this is absolutely true. In the absence of unusual eye disorders or very high prescriptions that don’t allow a...

02/04/2026

Macular Degeneration--A Common Vision Condition

Age-related macular degeneration, often called ARMD or AMD, is the leading cause of vision loss among Americans 65 and older.AMD causes damage to the macula, which is the central portion of the retina responsible for sharp central vision. AMD...