At Des Plaines Eye Care Center we provide eye care to the surrounding neighborhoods. We have state of art technology to ensure we provide our patients with the most advanced eye exams to help them preserve their sight.
It All Starts With Our Comprehensive Eye Exam
Periodic eye exams are extremely important for your overall health. Vision problems tend to increase with age therefore annual eye exams are crucial. At Des Plaines Eye Care Center we specialize in comprehensive routine vision exams, pediatric eye exams and medical eye exams(includes diagnosis and management of eye related medical diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, thyroid and other systemic conditions).During our exams we can detect an eye disease at a very early stage before any symptoms even appear. Our comprehensive eye exams offer an accurate indication of your overall health and oftentimes our doctor of optometry might be the first health professional to detect systemic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Our comprehensive eye exams are not like your average eye exam. During your eye exam our expert in ocular diseases Dr Nakhlis will not only assess your visual acuity. She will take the time to answer all your questions and ensure you learn all you need to preserve your vision. And last but not last she will offer you a solution that will meet all your eye care needs.
Refractive Error is a common vision problem.
- Nearsightedness also known as myopia
- Farsightedness
- Presbyopia
- Astigmatism
We offer tailored solutions for your optical needs with prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. Our eye exam can help establish the type of lenses you need, and our opticians can help you select the perfect frame for you.
Dr. Nakhlis specializes in Myopia Control in children. Progression of myopia leads to elongation of the eyeball causing multiple visual impairments. At Des Plaines Eye Care Center we offer cutting edge treatments to slow down the progression of myopia to decrease the likelihood of developing sight threatening complications like cataracts and retinal detachments later in life.
Ocular Diseases
Dr Nakhlis has over a decade of experience in the optometry field focusing on full scope medical optometry.
The most common ocular diseases that Dr Nakhlis specializes in are:
Dry Eye Syndrome (ocular surface disease)
Dry eye is one of the most common ocular surface diseases and affects millions of people. Dry eye syndrome results in inflammation of the eye and the tear-producing glands which diminished the eye’s ability to produce high quality tears that keep the eyes moisturized. Left untreated dry eyes can lead to affecting your vision as well.Dr Nakhlis specializes in diagnosing and treating dry eye disease.Here at Eye See, Dr Nakhlis uses her expertise to accurately diagnose the root cause of your dry eye and considers many factors to create a curated effective treatment care plan for each patient.
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (ocular surface disease) occurs when the meibomian glands are blocked and affects the function glands in the eyelids that produce the protective oily layer of the tear film.
Blepharitis- can be diagnosed through a comprehensive eye examination, it is an inflammation of the eyelid margin.
Eye Allergies -are a common eye condition. Dr Nakhlis will examine your eyes and determine whether a virus, bacteria or allergen is causing the conjunctivitis
Computer Vision Syndrome
Our reliance on digital devices has grown significantly over the years, leading to a rise in computer vision problems. At Des Plaines Eye Care Center we have treatments for conditions such as eye strain, blurred vision.We can help provide you eye care and optometry services to help manage your condition and to help restore the balance in your life.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration occurs with aging and can damage the central vision. It is important to be screened for this condition if you have any family history of this condition.
Cataracts cause cloudiness in the eyes. They are one of the leading causes of blindness and vision loss and can occur at any age.
Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication of diabetes. It causes progressive damage of the blood vessels in the retina leading to bleeding and even swelling to the macula.
Glaucoma- this condition damages the optic nerve resulting in permanent and progressive side vision loss and blindness. At EyeSee we are able to measure the ocular pressure on our patients and we perform a bundle of tests using the most up to date technology to evaluate the optic nerve overall health, while looking at your family history to then accurately assess the optic nerve health, and check for conditions such as glaucoma that might be affecting your eyes.
Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is a common ocular disease in children. It's caused when one eye doesn't develop properly.
Strabismus is an imbalance in the eyes' posture and can cause eyes to cross in or turn out. Each eye will be looking in a different direction and both eyes are unable to simultaneously focus at the same object.
Eye Emergencies
Eye emergencies are serious, so our eye doctor is prepared to handle eye emergencies. Whether it is a contact lens in your eye, an eye infection, a foreign body we have the tools and expertise necessary to help provide immediate and effective care if you are experiencing a vision-related emergency.
We offer tailored solutions for your optical needs with prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. Our eye exam can help establish the type of lenses you need, and our opticians can help you select the perfect frame for you.
Visit Us Our Optometry Clinic Today
At Des Plaines Eye Care Center, we prioritize providing eye care to our patients to help them preserve their eye health. Contact us today to learn more about our optometry services or schedule an appointment. Call us at (224) 236-2020 to book your eye exam today.
