Switching from contacts to glasses, from glasses to contacts, or alternating between them on a regular basis is much more common than most people realize. In fact, an article for Catalogs.com states that switching back and forth regularly can help you in a number of ways — from preventing issues with allergies to having better vision at […]
There’s no overstating the importance of your eyes, which means eye care is essential in your overall health. Prevention and early diagnosis of abnormalities and eye diseases are vital to avoiding serious problems later. That’s why Dr. Andrea J. Stein of Eye See Ravenswood in Chicago provides thorough eye exams to help you see more clearly and to ensure […]
The risk of an eye accident is always present. A little splash of some chemicals or a small piece of debris can quickly cause an eye emergency situation. There are many ways you can accidentally damage your eye, and that’s why it’s so important to know what to expect and what you should do in case […]
It’s been said that the “eyes are the windows to the soul.” They also offer a valuable look into your body’s overall state of health, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. At Eye See Ravenswood, Andrea J. Stein, OD, helps prevent, diagnose and treat any eye issues that may arise in our Chicago patients. She can also […]
Most of us see winter as the time for warm, cozy fires and hot cocoa. But for millions of patients with eye allergies, winter is an endless barrage of irritating symptoms. Dr. Andrea J. Stein of Eye See Ravenswood knows how difficult winter eye allergies can be. That’s why she specializes in helping patients throughout Chicago, […]
It’s been said that the “eyes are the windows to the soul.” They also offer a valuable look into your body’s overall state of health, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. At Eye See Ravenswood, Andrea J. Stein, OD, helps prevent, diagnose and treat any eye issues that may arise in our Chicago patients. She can also […]
When given the right prescription, eyeglasses can let you see clearly and accurately despite having a vision problem. While you can look forward to normal vision and say goodbye to squinting, blurry vision, and eye strain, your initial experience with new glasses may be less than perfect. Your eyes will need time to adjust to artificial lenses as […]
About 45 million people in the United States wear contact lenses, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control, which is a pretty clear indication of just how popular they are. Still, even though millions of people have embraced contact lenses to correct their vision problems, plenty of misconceptions surround contacts. And for some people, […]
Good vision is critical for just about anything we do. And when our eyes are “working” the way we need them — providing us with clear, crisp vision, day in and day out — we don’t give them a lot of thought. Even if we wear contact lenses or glasses, as long as we’re able […]
More than 10 million people have had LASIK eye surgery since it first received FDA approval 20 years ago, according to information from WebMD, and about 700,000 people turn to LASIK every year to give them clearer vision without glasses. Although LASIK can be a great option for certain types of vision problems, it’s not for […]
