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Colder temperatures of a central Illinois winter bring all kinds of challenges; slick roads, frigid fingers, and icy wind chills. Of course, your eyes aren’t exempt from the effects of cold, windy weather. You may have noticed that even a short time spent outside in winter conditions can cause your eyes to water. No, those […]

At Illinois Eye Center (IEC), we’ve completed LASIK on thousands of eyes. Each one is a new beginning and a fresh outlook. Now it’s the Illinois Eye Center LASIK team’s chance for new beginning. As of October 2022, our LASIK coordinator, Jessica Scarcliff is advancing to a new role at IEC and Gracyn Kennedy has […]

When one thinks about the impacts of diabetes, issues like diet, heart conditions and weight loss come to mind. For many, loss of vision isn’t often considered, but is a very real ailment associated with diabetes. The specific condition is called diabetic retinopathy, a condition attributed to damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive […]

October is Blindness Awareness Month. At the Illinois Eye Center (IEC), we think it’s important to pause and reflect on the unique experiences of people with blindness or vision impairment.

As we age, our body and our health inevitably starts to change. Our eyes are no exception.  With September being Healthy Aging Month, we want to remind you that taking care of your eyes as you get older is important for keeping your eyes healthy. But we know this can seem more challenging as the […]

Summer is well underway, which means you’re probably spending a lot of time outdoors in the sun. But have you stopped to think about how you’re protecting yourself from UV radiation? While it might be the last thing on your mind, you should start any outdoor activity thinking about how you’re going to protect yourself […]