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Dungan Family Eye Care

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Dungan Family Eye Care provides comprehensive Eye Care to the entire family in the Loves Park IL area

04/09/2026

High blood pressure doesn't usually announce itself. No pain, no obvious warning signs. It just quietly does damage over time.

Your eyes, though, can show the evidence early. The tiny blood vessels in the back of the eye are some of the first to show changes from elevated blood pressure. Narrowing, leaking, even small areas of swelling that you wouldn't feel but your eye doctor can see during a routine exam.

It's called hypertensive retinopathy, and in more advanced cases, it can actually affect your vision. The good news is that catching it early gives you and Dr. Dungan a head start on managing it before it becomes a bigger problem.

One more reason that an eye exam is about more than just reading the chart.

04/07/2026

Most people think of an eye exam as a vision check. Can I read the letters? Do I need new glasses? That's part of it, but there's a bigger picture.

Your eyes are one of the only places in the body where we can see blood vessels without surgery. That means an eye exam can pick up early signs of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even some autoimmune conditions, sometimes before you have any other symptoms.

It's World Health Day, and if there's one thing worth remembering, it's that your eyes are connected to the rest of you. Taking care of them is taking care of your whole health.

04/06/2026

Human vision is pretty impressive. But compared to the rest of the animal kingdom, we're barely getting started.

🦐 Mantis shrimp have 16 types of color receptors. We have three.
🦅 Eagles can spot a rabbit from over a mile away.
🦎 Chameleons move each eye independently, giving them nearly 360-degree vision without turning their heads.
🐈 And cats? Their night vision is about six times better than ours.

Nature figured out a lot of creative ways to see the world. Ours might not be the flashiest setup, but it's worth taking care of.

04/02/2026

Think about everything your eyes did just today.

They tracked the road while you drove to work, adjusted to the light every time you walked through a doorway, and helped you judge exactly how much coffee to pour without looking away from your phone.

Your eyes make about 100,000 movements per day. They process roughly 80% of everything you learn. They adjust focus between near and far objects faster than any camera lens ever built.

All of that happens automatically. No thought required. It's easy to forget how much is going on behind the scenes until something feels off. That's one reason comprehensive eye exams matter. Not because something is wrong, but because everything your eyes do for you deserves a check-in.

04/01/2026

"I sleep in my contacts sometimes." ...Sometimes?

"I found these readers at the gas station and they work fine." ... Do they though?

"My last eye exam was... a few years ago. Maybe more." ...

We've heard it all, and we love you through it all. Happy April Fools' Day from your friends at Dungan Family Eye Care.

03/30/2026

Something changes when spring arrives. More time outside, more light, more squinting into the afternoon sun. It feels great after months of grey skies, and your eyes are working harder than you realize.

UV exposure doesn't require a beach or a blazing August afternoon. Spring sun, especially mid-morning and late afternoon, hits at angles that catch you off guard. And after a winter of mostly indoor light, your eyes haven't had to deal with it in a while.

That goes for kids too. Little eyes are actually more vulnerable to UV damage than adult eyes, and the good news is we carry kids sunglasses in a range of colors and sizes for every age. Finding a pair they'll actually want to wear is half the battle, and we've got options that make it easy.

Good sunglasses aren't just a warm-weather accessory. They're protection for the whole family. Come in and we'll help you find the right fit.

03/26/2026

There's something about this time of year that makes people want to switch things up. New season, new energy, and maybe a new look to go with it.

If you've been wearing the same frames for a few years now, you might be surprised what's changed. Styles have shifted. Materials have gotten lighter. And there's a good chance something in our collection would suit you better than what you're currently wearing.

No pressure, just an open invitation to come in, try some things on, and see what feels right. Sometimes you find something you love on the first try. Sometimes it takes a few. Either way, it's a pretty enjoyable way to spend twenty minutes.

We're here when you're ready.

03/24/2026

Your Health Is Our Priority - and that includes helping you understand the difference between Comprehensive (routine) and MEDICAL eye exams! 👁️

Many patients are surprised to learn there are two distinct types of eye examinations, each covered by different insurance plans:

✅ COMPREHENSIVE (routine) EYE EXAMS:

- Covered by your VISION benefits
- Focus on evaluating your vision and updating prescriptions
- Include testing for glasses/contacts and basic eye health screening
- May contribute toward contact lens exams and materials
- Generally performed annually when your eyes are healthy

✅ MEDICAL EYE EXAMS:

- Covered by your MEDICAL insurance
- Required when our doctors detect signs of disease or conditions
- Include specialized testing and diagnosis of eye conditions
- Cover treatment for allergies, infections, and diseases like glaucoma
- Include emergency visits and foreign body removal
- Necessary for monitoring diabetic eye changes and other health conditions

This is why we ask for BOTH your vision and medical insurance information at your appointments. If our doctors detect signs of disease during your routine exam, they may need to perform additional testing - this is when your exam converts to a medical visit.

Our goal is always to maximize your coverage while ensuring your eyes receive the comprehensive care they deserve.

Have questions? Our knowledgeable team is here to help - just give us a call!

03/23/2026

Today is World Optometry Day, and we've been thinking about what that actually means to us.

It's not really about the equipment or the exams or the frames on the wall, though we care about all of those things.

It's about the families we get to help. The kid who puts on their first pair of glasses and looks up at their parent, excited. The patient who comes back years later and tells us they had no idea how much they were missing. The person who was putting off an exam for two years and is relieved they finally came in.

That's why we do this. Optometry isn't just a profession. For a family practice like ours, it's personal.

Happy World Optometry Day to every eye care provider out there doing this work. And thank you to every patient who trusts us with something as important as their sight.

03/19/2026

Eye care history moment: In 1899, a woman named Gertrude Stanton became the first licensed female optometrist in the United States.

At a time when women were steered away from professional careers entirely, she built a practice, joined professional associations, and eventually opened her own optical business, paving the way for change.

Tomorrow, March 20, is the first day of spring, a reminder that things shift, seasons change, and what once seemed fixed rarely stays that way. Great lessons from one remarkable eye care professional & the changing of the seasons.

03/17/2026

Wishing everyone in Loves Park and beyond a very happy St. Patrick's Day! Whether you're wearing green, hunting for a four-leaf clover, or just enjoying the fact that spring will be here soon, we hope your day is a good one.

From all of us at Dungan Family Eye Care, top o' the morning to you. 🍀

03/16/2026

You know that feeling around mid-afternoon when your eyes just sort of... give up?

Everything gets a little harder to focus on. The screen feels brighter than it did this morning. You catch yourself rubbing your eyes without realizing it.

Most people assume that's just part of a long workday. And honestly, for a lot of people it is. But it's also your eyes telling you something.

Whether you're at a desk all day or working in an environment with dust, fumes, or physical hazards, your eyes are doing serious work. March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, which is a good reminder that eye strain and eye safety aren't just inconveniences to push through. They're worth paying attention to.

If the afternoon struggle is a daily thing for you, it might be time to talk to us about it.

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2028 E Riverside Boulevard
Loves Park, IL
61111

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 3pm

Website

https://www.dunganfamilyeyecare.com/

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