Expert Eye Condition Care in Buffalo Grove
The optometrists at excel in managing and treating a range of eye conditions to ensure your vision remains at its best.
From dry eye syndrome to computer vision syndrome, we offer personalized treatments tailored to your needs.
Our team uses advanced technology and innovative therapies to address and manage various eye conditions, delivering effective solutions and the highest standard of care to enhance your overall eye health.
We Treat a Variety of Eye Conditions
Dry Eye: Relief for Irritated Eyes
Alan Optical offers care for dry eye, led by our experienced eye doctors. Dry eye can cause discomfort, and our team is here to identify the causes of dry eye flare-ups and provide the most appropriate treatment.
Dry eye occurs when the eyes don't produce enough tears or when the tears' quality is poor, leading to irritation, redness, and a gritty feeling in the eyes. Our optometrists will thoroughly examine the underlying causes of your dry eye condition.
Whether related to environmental factors, lifestyle, or an underlying medical condition, we'll create a personalized treatment plan to provide relief and improve the health of your tears.
Myopia: Addressing Nearsightedness
Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a common refractive error that affects a significant portion of the population. At Alan Optical, we provide management plans for progressive and degenerative myopia, offering guidance on what lenses can correct myopia.
Myopia causes distant objects to appear blurry, while close-up objects are clear. It often develops during childhood and can progress over time.
Our experienced team will assess the severity of your myopia and recommend appropriate treatments, such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, or orthokeratology, which can slow the progression of myopia. We understand the importance of clear vision and are here to help you see the world more vividly.
Ocular Migraines: Relieving Visual Disturbances
Ocular migraines can be unsettling, often accompanied by visual disturbances. We explore the causes of ocular migraines, including their connection to conditions like glaucoma.
Temporary vision changes or disturbances, such as flashing lights or blind spots, affecting one or both eyes are characteristic of ocular migraines. These episodes are often painless and typically last less than an hour. Our team will thoroughly evaluate the underlying cause of your ocular migraines and recommend suitable treatments or lifestyle changes to minimize their occurrence. We're here to help you find relief from these visually disruptive events.
Ocular Hypertension: Managing Intraocular Pressure
High intraocular pressure can be concerning and may increase the risk of glaucoma. We provide insights into ocular hypertension headaches, medication options, and the potential for laser treatment to manage this condition.
Ocular hypertension occurs when the pressure inside the eye is higher than normal, increasing the risk of glaucoma, a serious eye condition that can lead to vision loss.
Our eye doctors will assess your intraocular pressure and recommend a personalized management plan, which may include prescription eye drops, medications, or laser treatment to reduce the pressure and lower the risk of glaucoma.
Presbyopia: Overcoming Age-Related Vision Changes
Presbyopia is a common age-related vision change that is noticeable around age 40. It results in difficulty focusing on close-up objects, such as reading materials or smartphone screens. During our consultation, we will assess your visual needs and recommend suitable options for presbyopia, which may involve prescription eyeglasses, multifocal contact lenses, or refractive surgery like LASIK. We're here to help you regain clear vision, regardless of age.
Diabetic Macular Edema: Treating Diabetes-Related Eye Issues
Diabetic macular edema requires specialized attention. We discuss treatment options, including injections, to manage this condition and explain what diabetic macular edema is.
Diabetic macular edema is a complication of diabetes that affects the macula, a part of the retina responsible for central vision. It can lead to blurred or distorted vision. Our eye doctors can diagnose and treat diabetic eye conditions. We may recommend intravitreal injections or other therapies to manage diabetic macular edema and prevent vision loss.
Low Vision: Enhancing Visual Quality
Low vision can result from various eye conditions, such as macular degeneration or glaucoma. It can significantly impact your daily life. Our low-vision specialists are here to assess your visual needs and recommend aids or devices to enhance your visual quality. Aids may include specialized glasses, magnifiers, or other assistive technologies. We aim to help you maintain your independence and quality of life despite low vision challenges.
Eye Styes: Preventing Recurrence
Eye styes, often appearing as painful red lumps along the eyelid, can be a recurring problem for some individuals. We address the causes of eye styes and help you prevent their recurrence through effective treatment and management.
Various factors, including bacterial infections or the blockage of oil glands along the eyelids, can cause recurrent eye styes. We will identify the underlying causes of your recurring styes and develop a treatment plan to alleviate the discomfort and minimize their return. Treatment may involve warm compresses, antibiotic ointments, or other suitable remedies.