Fox Valley Ophthalmology

10/31/2025

We hope you have a safe and Happy Halloween from everyone at Fox Valley Ophthalmology!

10/18/2025

At Mt. Saint Mary’s Park for the Hops for Hope Event!

10/11/2025

is the first and only FDA market authorized spectacle lens to slow progression in children*¹ in the United States.

Coming soon to U.S. market: https://bit.ly/4oexMQH

*Compared to single vision lenses. Results from a prospective, randomized, double-masked, multicenter U.S. clinical trial in myopic children aged 6–12 years at initiation of treatment.​
¹Essilor International, data on file (2025)

10/07/2025

At Fox Valley Ophthalmology, we believe in supporting our community — and that’s why we’re
honored to sponsor the Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest benefiting Project Mobility 💙
This powerful organization gives adaptive bikes to children, adults, and wounded veterans with
disabilities — giving them the freedom to ride. 🧡
Over the past 8 years, the event has helped donate 15 adaptive bikes, and we’re excited to
help grow that number!
Learn more, sign up, and support the cause 👉 https://www.hopsforhope5k.com

10/06/2025

FDA clears first eyeglass lenses to slow myopia

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized marketing of the Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses, the first glasses cleared in the United States to both correct nearsightedness and slow its progression in children.

The lenses, designed for children ages 6 to 12, aim to address pediatric myopia, a condition affecting about 40% of the US population. The authorization expands treatment options beyond contact lenses, which are currently the only approved devices for slowing myopia progression but are limited to children ages 8 to 12.

The FDA’s decision was based on 2 years of clinical data showing that the Stellest lenses slowed myopia progression by 71% and reduced eye elongation by 53% compared to standard single-vision lenses. Reported side effects were limited to visual disturbances such as blur and halos.

Researchers estimate that by 2050, more than half the global population may develop myopia. Left untreated, the disease can increase the risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts and other sight-threatening complications later in life.

Fox Valley Ophthalmology is excited to be offering the Stellest lenses as soon as they are available from our lab towards the end of this year.

09/13/2025

September is Sports Eye Safety Month. Protect your eyes while playing sports! Wearing the right gear can prevent serious injuries and keep your vision clear. Stay safe & play smart.
Visit our offices for prescription and non-prescription eye protection.

07/15/2025

07/04/2025

Have a safe holiday weekend. Happy 4th of July!
Our offices will be closed Friday and Saturday

06/30/2025

TODAY is the Ray Ban Trunk Show from 12-5!
Discounts, raffles, refreshments & giveaways!
40W330 LaFox Road, Suite A
(630)584-9850

06/19/2025

TODAY is our Calvin Klein Trunk Show in our Elgin office from 2 pm until 6 pm! Stop by to see the Calvin Klein eyewear line and shop our sunglass sale. We are having a raffle and offering refreshments and giveaways.

06/15/2025

Trunk Show week!
Thursday we are having a Calvin Klein Trunk Show in our Elgin office from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. with goodies, raffles & giveaways!