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What can people with colorblindness see?
We can see colors because of color receptors in our eyes called cones. In normal human color vision, there are three different types of color receptors. The long wavelength cone, or L cone, is most sensitive to shades of red. The medium wavelength cone, or M cone, is...
Could Your Eye Symptoms Be Caused by Inflammation?
Understanding Eye Symptoms Linked to Inflammatory Eye Disease Eye discomfort is often attributed to allergies, dryness, or digital eye strain. However, when symptoms persist, worsen, or affect vision, inflammation may be the underlying cause. Inflammatory eye disease...
Visual Migraines
If stress is a trigger for headaches and migraines, the holidays, while wonderful, can be very stressful. Pounding, severe headaches are the usual thought when migraine is mentioned, but actually a whole host of different visual perceptions can startle people, and may or may not be associated with headaches. Learn the symptoms of visual migraines.
EVO ICL Procedure – “Implantable contact lens”
If you were excited about having LASIK, but found out you’re not a good candidate, there’s another refractive surgery option, the EVO Implantable Collamer Lens (or ICL), that might be right for you.
What Is a Lower Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty) and Who Should Consider It?
Refresh Tired Eyes with Safe and Effective Lower Eyelid Lift Surgery at Eye Surgeons Associates Aging, genetics, and lifestyle factors can lead to sagging, puffiness, and under-eye bags that make you appear tired or older than you feel. At Eye Surgeons Associates, we...
How Can Pediatric Strabismus Surgery Improve Your Child’s Vision?
Pediatric Eye Muscle Surgery & Strabismus Care in Illinois & Iowa Eye alignment problems in childhood can hinder visual development and impact confidence. Specialized care for strabismus, including eye muscle surgery, is available to correct misalignment,...
25% off Glasses Starting November 1st, when You Donate Your Old Glasses!
Donate your old glasses to the Lions Club at any Eye Surgeons Associates location and receive 25% off your new glasses. Restrictions apply. See Optician for details.
Why Choose Eye Surgeons Associates for Xeomin® in Illinois & Iowa?
Nonsurgical Rejuvenation from an Expert in Eye and Facial Aesthetics Wrinkles happen. But they don’t have to define how you look or feel. At Eye Surgeons Associates, Dr. Dan Repp, our fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon, offers advanced nonsurgical treatments...
Trouble Reading?
Why is my reading vision getting worse? Here's what you need to know about this natural but frustrating part of aging. Question: Aren't reading problems just fixed with glasses? For the vast majority of people, this is true. Generally, the lens inside the eye is...