Eyecare Center of DuPage

09/10/2025

We just received another great review on Google:

08/29/2025

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.

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!

08/23/2025

Vision screenings, such as those offered at schools or pediatrician offices, are not a substitute for seeing an optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam. Parents should prioritize scheduling yearly exams with a doctor of optometry this back-to-school season. Find an IOA doctor near you: https://illinois.aoa.org/find-a-doctor

08/18/2025

If your eye doctor doesn't offer ortho-k, they're simply not serious about myopia management. At Eyecare Center of DuPage, we prescribe all available myopia treatments, and choose based on what's best for each kid.

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08/05/2025

Every medication has its pros and cons. If you're taking a GLP-1 Agonist (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Trulicity, or others), it's even more important to keep up with your regular eye exams. Let's work together to keep those eyes healthy!

This cohort study conducted in Ontario, Canada, evaluates the risk of developing neovascular age-related macular degeneration associated with the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in patients with diabetes.

07/27/2025

... and you know what else? Most kids with eye problems DON'T complain of anything! Get those little peepers checked at least once a year.

Make sure your child is seeing their best before they head back to school! Signs that a child may be experiencing vision problems include:
• Complaints of headaches or eye strain
• Squinting or sitting too close to the board or screen
• Losing place while reading
• Avoiding near work or reading altogether
• Behavioral issues stemming from frustration

Find an OD near you: https://illinois.aoa.org/find-a-doctor

07/17/2025

Stay safe on beach days! Beach trips are even better with regular trips to the eye doctor. Keep your eyes healthy this summer with good habits. Find an OD near you: https://illinois.aoa.org/find-a-doctor

07/08/2025

Don't be fooled by flashy ads. Online "eye exams" do not provide any health assessment and exist for only one purpose: to help a corporation skirt laws designed to protect you, so they can sell you something.

The American Optometric Association’s Eye Deserve More campaign shares the story of an ultramarathoner who skipped his annual in-person eye exams and relied ...