Focal Points

An informative newsletter from Drs. Sims, Giancola, Kampschroeder, and Halkias Fall 2012

DONT LOSE SIGHT OF DIABETIC EYE DISEASE

Avenue, Fairview 5018 Downers Grove, IL 60515, (630) 555-3268

As part of National Diabetes Month in November, the Federal governments National Eye Institute and the American Academy of Optometry are continuing their efforts to focus upon the importance of yearly-dilated eye exams for people with diabetes. These efforts are part of an ongoing campaign called Dont Lose Sight of Diabetic Eye Disease, sponsored by the National Eye Health Education Program Partnership. During their lifetime nearly half of the nations estimated 16 million people with diabetes will develop some degree of diabetic retinopathy, the most common form of diabetic eye disease. Diabetic retinopathy damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. As many as 25,000 people annually go blind from the disorder, making it a leading cause of blindness among working-age Americans. Diabetic eye disease can be detected through a dilated eye examination, which is recommended at least once a year. If discovered in time, severe vision loss or blindness can be prevented. For more information or to learn more about diabetic eye disease call our office or write: National Eye Health Education Program, 2020 Vision Place, Bethesda, MD 20892-3655.

LASER VISION CORRECTION NEWS

Of all the Refractive Surgery options available currently, the two most common and most successful are PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy) and Lasik (Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis).
Webster, Suite 200, Naperville, IL 60540, (630) 555-3511

Naper Grove Vision Care 29 S.

PRK is a refractive surgery that attempts to surgically correct myopia (nearsightedness) at the corneal plane by laser removal of corneal tissue. PRK has been performed since 1992 and is gaining worldwide acceptance.

Lasik is a laser procedure, which can reshape the surface of the eye in order to reduce the amount of refractive error and is most advantageous for patients who have moderate to high levels of myopia. Documentation and research is available to substantiate the effectiveness of Lasik. Our doctors will gladly meet with you to discuss laser vision options and answer any questions you may have. If you are a candidate for laser surgery we will refer you to a prominent surgeon for the procedure and co-manage all postoperative care with you and the surgeon.