An Eye Examination at Skowron Eyecare

Eye exams should not be a source of stress. We've take the pressure off by utilizing the latest technology. You won't leave wondering if you answered all the questions correctly. We have made eye exams easier and more accurate from toddlers to grandparents, usually without the hassle of dilation. Combined with our over two hundred 5 star google reviews, we've been rated on of the best in Chicagoland three separate times over the past fifteen years with a 92% overall patient satisfaction by a leading consumer review journal.

We have a wheelchair on premises and a room dedicated room for wheelchair eye exams. Portable equipment measuring for the eyeglass prescription, macular degeneration and glaucoma, enable us make accurate diagnosis for those who are unable to speak, or either sit very low or are hunched over in their wheelchairs.

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• Pediatric Eye Exam

• Amblyopia

• Kids Vision & Learning

• Disposable Soft Lenses

• Specialty Lenses

• Contact Lens Complications

• Tips on Makeup & Lens Ripping

The doctors and staff having LASIK over 20 years ago are very happy and still seeing 20/20. "For anyone who has struggled with poor vision, it is a life-changing experience. By having the procedure performed on ourselves, it provides us with additional knowledge and experience so we can better advise our patients regarding LASIK. " We provide pre and postoperative care and only work with surgeons that have consistantly provided excellent outcomes for the last 20 years. Most poor LASIK results are from poor pre-operative evaluations. Performing LASIK on poor candiates that have either dry eyes, thin corneas, or some systemic conditions can leave the patient with very dry eyes, and /or blurred vision.

Same-day emergency appointments are available for the following conditions:

Spots and/or Light Flashes inside the eye:

The conditions below cause the same symptoms. Prompt treatment is the most important factor in preventing vision loss.

• Retinal Detachment (RD) could cause blindness

• Posterior Vitreous Detachment (benign) Retinal Tear which can lead to an RD

• Retinal Tear which can lead to a RD

• Migraine (with or without a headache)
  
  

Eye Pain:

Can have many different causes which require different treatments.

• Styes

• Corneal abrasion

• Recurrent Corneal Erosion (pain upon awakening)

• Iritis (inflammation of the iris-colored part of the eye)

• Dry eye

• Injury

• Glaucoma

• Different types of conjunctivitis (pink eye)

Sudden Loss of Vision: Could be Caused By:

• Retinal Detachment

• Stroke

• Migraine

• High Blood Pressure

• Glaucoma

• Vascular Disease

• Temporal Arteritis

Foreign Body Removal:

Can have many different causes which require different treatments.

• Metal, Wood, Fiberglass, Plastic, Contact lenses

​​​​​​​Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye):

Is a general term used for many eye conditions The actual term is conjunctivitis, which can be caused by allergies, bacteria, or a virus. treatments for all are completely different. Proper diagnosis can only be determined by an in-office evaluation.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis has a yellow discharge. The eyes are often stuck together upon awakening, It is contagious up to 48 hours after starting antibiotic eye drops, The eyes can be slight to very red, and can feel gritty or itchy.

• Viral conjunctivitis usually has a clear watery discharge. Viral "pink eye" can be very contagious. The eyes can be slight to very red, and it usually causes a burning feeling and light sensitivity

• Allergic conjunctivitis has a stringy discharge. The eyes are usually only slightly red. The eyes feel itchy or gritty and it can cause light sensitivity and blurred vision

• A more serious condition that can present itself as pink eye is called Iritis, which is an inflammation inside the eye, of the iris.
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Macular degeneration, commonly referred to as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is the single largest cause of sight loss in the developed world and affects more than 10 million Americans. It usually affects people over the age of 60, but has been known to affect those who are younger.

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Glaucoma is often called the "silent thief of sight" because, in its most common form, it progresses slowly and painlessly before victims realize that they have lost their sight. It is a serious eye disease that usually strikes adults 40 years and older.

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Dry eye is a very common condition. Symptoms range from from slight discomfort to debilitating.
​​​​​​​It can due to the normal aging process, exposure to environmental conditions, problems with normal blinking, or medications such as antihistamines, oral contraceptives, or antidepressants. Dry eye can also be symptomatic of general health problems and can occur from allergy or injury to the eye. Although dry eye can be due from different causes, it can often be treated with simple, inexpensive remedies. Contact lens wear can be more difficult with dry eye. Patients should proceed with caution if considering LASIK as that procedure can intensify dry eye symptoms. In more severe cases, if left untreated, it can cause eye damage. ​​​​​​​

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Diabetes is one of the most common chronic health conditions in the United States with an estimated 100 million adults currently living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. This metabolic disorder occurs when the body is no longer able to regulate its own blood sugar levels and requires intervention to keep them stable.

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The doctors and staff are still very pleased with the LASIK performed on them over 20 years ago. "For anyone who has struggled with poor vision for a long time, it is a life-changing experience. Because of our own personal experience with LASIK, we feel we can do a better job in advising our patients regarding LASIK surgery."

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