Kirk Eye Center

11/05/2025

Did you know microscopic mites can live in your eyelashes? 👇

It’s called Demodex Blepharitis — an inflammatory condition caused by an overgrowth of tiny mites that live inside eyelash follicles. 🦠

Symptoms can include itching, redness, burning, and tearing of the eyes.

During an eye exam, doctors can identify these mites using a slit lamp and confirm the diagnosis under the microscope.

The good news? There’s an effective treatment available.

A prescription eye drop used twice a day for six weeks can help eliminate mites and bring long-lasting relief.

If you’ve been struggling with eyelid irritation or persistent redness, it’s time to get checked.

Early diagnosis and treatment make all the difference.

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11/04/2025

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Dr. Tyler Kirk! 🥳

Your dedication, compassion, and expertise continue to inspire both our team and patients every day.

Thank you for all that you do to make Kirk Eye Center a place of trusted care.

Join us in celebrating Dr. Tyler and his commitment to helping our community see life more clearly!

11/03/2025

We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween! 🍭🍬

24 days until Turkey Day 🦃

10/31/2025

The battle of who decorated the best pumpkin is back 🎃Cast your vote on the best pumpkin 🏆

Thank you to all of our staff who participated this year! You're all spook-tacular👻

10/24/2025

October is Vision Awareness Month 👁️

Some eye diseases show no early warning signs — until it’s too late. Don’t let silent eye conditions steal your sight.

A simple yearly eye exam can help detect and protect against:
• Glaucoma – often symptom-free in its early stages
• Macular Degeneration – a leading cause of vision loss
• Diabetic Eye Disease – linked to diabetes complications

With early detection, our specialists can provide advanced treatments — including life-changing eye surgery — to help you protect what matters most: your vision.

10/22/2025

Meet Dr. Kent Kirk — Celebrating 40 Years of Transforming Vision

For over four decades, Dr. Kirk has helped patients see the world more clearly through advanced eye care and compassionate expertise.

From LASIK and PRK to cataract surgery, his precision and care have changed countless lives — just like the one you’ll see in this video.

Experience the difference of personalized care rooted in experience, trust, and innovation.

📍 Kirk Eye Center
🔗 kirkeye.com
📞 708-726-6191

10/17/2025

There’s something truly special about receiving a handwritten note from one of our patients. While Google reviews are appreciated, words written by hand feel more heartfelt. 🌟❤️

We don’t just treat eyes - we help people see again. Regaining vision is more than a medical outcome; it’s restoring parts of life that matter. 👁️

10/13/2025

Not only does she RUN our Ambulatory Surgical Center, but she also ran the Chicago Marathon! 🏃‍♀️We are incredibly proud of Jocelyn, our amazing ASC director, for this incredible accomplishment. Your dedication and determination inspire us all - congratulations, Jocelyn! 🥳💪🥇

10/13/2025

Get $100 OFF LASIK or EVO ICL when you use CareCredit!

Better vision is now even more accessible — experience freedom from glasses or contacts and enjoy life with clear, confident vision.

Book your consultation today and take advantage of this limited-time offer.
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10/10/2025

👓 Struggling to read menus or text messages? You might be experiencing presbyopia, a common age-related vision change. Wondering if LASIK can help? Click to learn more about your options and find out what might work best for you!

Many patients wonder whether LASIK surgery can help address this frustrating vision problem. While LASIK can't reverse the eye's natural aging process, there are several surgical options, including procedures like Refractive Lens Exchange, that may be even more effective for presbyopia.

10/08/2025

Planning for cataract surgery? 🩺👓 The right questions can lead to better outcomes and peace of mind. Click to see what to ask your surgeon before saying “yes” to surgery!

Having an open dialogue with your surgeon not only helps ease anxiety but also ensures a patient has realistic expectations and understand every aspect of their care. Keep reading to learn five questions to ask a cataract surgeon before having cataract surgery.

10/06/2025

Congrats to our amazing optical team for winning!

Meet this week’s Frozen Tundra M.V.P., Kirk Eye Center! 🏈

They’ve won a complimentary meal from their Cherry Optical Lab Sales Consultant, because only Cherry brings you from order to end zone.

And it’s not too late to get your head in the game: cherryopticallab.com/blog/frozen-tundra-experience-2025