Hello friends! We hope you are all doing well and enjoying your summer! Here's the newest issue of our newsletter with helpful information and updates on what we’re up to at Eyecare Center of DuPage in our never-ending quest to serve you better.
In this newsletter you will find... Myopia & Your Eyes. Learn about how myopia can affect your eyes and what can be done about it. Out with the OLD in with the NEW.
Continuing to spotlight our newest technology, in this edition of our newsletter we touch on Virtual Vision. We appreciate your input. We invite you to take a quick survey regarding migraines and how we may be able to help you relieve their effects. - Local Independent Business Spotlight: Evolve Dentistry. We love being part of our community and finding like minded providers in other specialties.
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Back to School: Already!? |
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Well not exactly, however the summer months tend to be busy for us. If you need to schedule an exam for your children before they go back to school, now is the time to do so.
If you have been planning on starting Ortho-K for your child or even yourself, starting now would allow for you to incorporate Ortho-K into your routine before the beginning of the school year when mornings can be more hectic.
As always you may call or text us at (630)852-0102 to schedule an appointment. However, if you'd rather schedule your own appointment now you may do so on our website.
The button below will take you to our scheduling page. |
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Myopia: It's about more than thicker lenses. |
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Did you know that kids with myopic parents are 2 to 3 times more likely to be myopic than kids without myopic parents? Myopia, which causes things at distance to be blurry, occurs when light rays converge in front of the retina. This happens due to increasing length of the eye- as kids grow, their eyes grow too. |
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Why does myopia matter? Yes, the higher your prescription, the thicker your glasses. But did you know that people who are myopic are also at significant risk for developing serious eye diseases such as glaucoma, retinal detachment, and myopic degeneration?
And did you know there are ways to actually SLOW DOWN myopia now? Studies show that orthokeratology (overnight retainers), specific daytime soft contact lenses, and low-dose atropine eye drops slow down myopia progression. Glasses alone do not slow down myopia. Finding the best treatment can significantly improve a child's quality of life. |
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Call our office today at (630)852-0102 to learn more about these exciting treatment options! |
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Tech Spotlight: Virtual Visual Field. |
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Many of you have already had a chance to see our Virtual Vision unit in action, and even more have noticed and asked about it. So what’s Virtual Vision? Visual Field testing is one of the most fundamental diagnostic tools we have for assessing visual health, especially for conditions like glaucoma, neurologic disease, or when the patient has had a stroke or brain injury. Visual field testing has been around for a long time in some form, but new innovations like our Virtual Vision unit make testing much more comfortable, efficient, and accurate. The same test that used to take 30 minutes can now be done in about 5, and instead of spending that time with your head pushed into a desktop machine, patients can relax and recline. This is just one of the tech upgrades we’re excited to bring you. Stay tuned for more… |
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Protecting your sight is easier than ever, schedule an appointment today! |
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| As many people know too well, migraines can be debilitating, especially if you suffer from them frequently. Because vision has such a huge impact on migraine, we're exploring the possibility of bringing in a cutting edge lens technology that is designed to reduce migraine triggers and greatly reduce discomfort during an active migraine attack. |
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Is this a technology that you are interested in?
Please click the button below to take our 3 question survey. |
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Local Independent Business Spotlight:
Evolve Dentistry of Westmont. |
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| At Eyecare Center of DuPage, our values drive the way we deliver healthcare and the way we run our business. We strive to provide fantastic care and always treat you like family. And because you’re our awesome patients, we know that these things are important to you too! With that in mind, we’d like to give a shout-out to Dr. Sana Ahmed, Dr. Juned Mohammed, and their whole team right down the street at Evolve Dentistry. If you’re looking for a new dentist, check them out! If you like how we care for your eyes, you’d like how they care for your teeth. |
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On a personal level, I have not historically had great luck with dentists. I’ve seen multiple providers over the years who couldn’t solve my dental problems, or in some cases, even listen to my concerns. Simply having a degree doesn’t make someone a great doctor, and there are other factors as well, like big corporations and private equity groups who put dollars over patients. As a patient, it is way harder than it should be to find a great doctor in any specialty.
And that’s why we’re spotlighting Evolve Dentistry today. I became one of Dr. Ahmed’s patients earlier this year, and have been extremely pleased with the results. Her clinical skills are excellent, her manner is top notch, and it’s clear she has a lot of experience. She presents treatment options in a way that I can understand and allows me to be an active participant in my own healthcare. I was really impressed with Evolve’s technology, including an on-site lab that shortens a weeks-long procedure into a single day. All of the staff I dealt with seemed very happy and very knowledgeable. Through my visits, I’ve had a chance to chat with Dr. Mohammed as well and he also really knows his stuff. Now after a few visits, my dental health is better than it has been in a long time, and I’m finally on the right track.
At Eyecare Center of DuPage, we are fiercely independent, because we believe that it’s the best way to deliver a fantastic experience. We also believe in supporting like-minded businesses who do so much for our community, and that we’re all better off when local small businesses thrive. If you have an independent local business, let us know! We’d love to check you out too! Wishing you health and happiness until next time! -Dr. Andrew |
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