Doctors For Visual Freedom

01/13/2023

Doctors for Visual Freedom has closed and is referring patients to Big City Optical. To schedule an exam with Big City Optical, visit https://www.bigcityoptical.com/doctors-for-visual-freedom.html

Big City Optical looks forward to working with you!

10/12/2022

Just because you can buy colored contacts without a prescription, doesn't mean it's safe or legal to do so. Wearing unprescribed contacts without guidance from a professional can lead to a multitude of lifelong problems. Don't hesitate to schedule an appointment for cosmetic contacts, regardless of your vision.

Just 10 hours after she first put in a pair of colored contact lenses that she’d bought at a souvenir shop, Laura Butler of Parkersburg, W.Va., had "extreme pain in both eyes," she said.

10/10/2022

Instances of myopia in children have been increasing in the past few years, leading to an increase in children with retinal problems. One of the simplest ways to prevent myopia is by ensuring children spend one to two hours outside every day.

Every patient who comes to pediatric ophthalmologist Noha Ekdawi, MD, gets the same prescription: Spend more time outdoors.

10/04/2022

As Halloween approaches, many people turn to colored contacts as the finishing touch to their costumes. In the United States, it is illegal to sell contacts without a prescription due to the various risks associated with contact wear. Especially contacts purchased from untrustworthy sources.

Call us at 312-291-9680 to schedule an appointment so you can get safe colored contacts in time for Halloween.

Wearing colored contact lenses without a prescription may seem harmless, but beware: Costume contacts can severely damage your eyes and even cause blindness if they're not fitted by an eye specialist.

08/01/2022

The amount of screen time appropriate for children is widely debated. While using screens is not necessarily bad, there are steps that can be taken to reduce eye strain and slow the progression of nearsightedness.

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Does digital eyestrain cause lasting damage? Should your child use reading glasses or computer glasses? As kids go back to school this month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is arming parents wi

07/29/2022

We have long known that eating a diet high in leafy green vegetables can help prevent macular degeneration. Learn about other foods that may be helpful.

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Lutein promotes eye health and can help reduce the risk of macular degeneration. Learn more here about the benefits, sources, and more.

07/28/2022

Gene therapy has led to promising new treatments for both the dry and wet forms of macular degeneration. While these treatments are still in the clinical trial phase, they are showing great efficacy.

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Gene therapy for macular degeneration is rapidly evolving and progressing. Learn more about the types and uses of gene therapy.