Eye floaters are tiny spots that seem to enter your field of vision from nowhere. They may be small, dark, and almost transparent, or they may be larger and more cloudy. Floaters usually cast a shadow on the retina, making them more visible when you look at a bright,...
The phrase “20/20 vision” has come to mean clear or perfect vision for many people. You’ve probably heard sayings like “hindsight is 20/20,” meaning we see things clearly when looking back on events. Or maybe a friend has told you they just had an eye exam and “have...
Most people are busy, and it’s easy to put off scheduling an eye exam in Tinley Park, especially when you feel your vision is fine. Getting an eye exam is about more than your vision, though. Eye exams are a vital part of your health care and wellness. When was the...
Do you know how many times you blink in a minute? Probably not off the top of your head, but it’s an important number, because blinking is essential to good eye health. On average, adults blink between 10 and 20 times every minute. Each blink only takes a tenth of a...
Most of us rub our eyes many times throughout the day without really thinking about it. Whether we’re tired, our eyes feel dry or itchy, or there’s something stuck in one of them, it seems like the easiest way to make it feel better is to rub them a little....
