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Illinois Express Eyecare

420 Broadway East

Mattoon, IL 61938 US

(217) 235-1100

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  • Curbing Macular Degeneration
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Macular degeneration represents one of the most significant causes of vision loss in older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1.8 million people currently suffer from macular degeneration, with an additional 7.3 million people at risk of developing this

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  • All About Amblyopia
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a visual disorder caused by abnormal vision development, often occurring during infancy. Patients with amblyopia have reduced vision in one eye, because it is not working properly in conjunction with the brain. With early detection and proper treatment, loss of

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  • All About Glaucoma
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Glaucoma is a serious disorder that can damage the optic nerves of your eyes if left untreated. The optic nerve carries images from your eyes to your brain. If the nerve is damaged, full or partial vision loss can occur. In some cases, people develop glaucoma because the pressure in their eyes begins

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  • Binocular Vision: Disorders and Treatment
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    For many, the term binocular vision conjures images of super powers or the rare ability to spot objects far away, but having binocular vision simply means having two eyes with which to see. Binocular vision does lend creatures with two eyes advantages over those with only one, such as enhanced vision,

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  • Diabetic Retinopathy: What Is It?
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Diabetic retinopathy refers to several eye problems that are characterized by damage to the light-sensitive retina, caused by excessive blood sugar levels. Almost half of Americans with diabetes suffer from some level of diabetic retinopathy. When glucose levels in the blood are not properly controlled,

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  • Glaucoma Care: What You Need to Know
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, reports the Glaucoma Research Foundation. This common eye condition typically affects older adults, although infants and young adults are also at risk. Fortunately, however, cutting-edge research is improving diagnosis and treatment of this

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  • Strabismus
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Strabismus is the medical term for the misalignment of the eyes. Commonly referred to as cross-eyed or wall-eyed, strabismus may involve either one or both eyes turning inward, outward or even up or down. It is one of the most common vision conditions in young children, affecting somewhere between 2

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  • What Is Astigmatism?
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Astigmatism is an extremely common eye condition that affects both children and adults. It occurs when there is an imperfection in some part of your cornea, the clear tissue that covers your iris. Light rays pass through the cornea as they travel to the retina, a thin layer of cells at the back of your

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  • What You Need to Know About Dry Eye
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    If you have never suffered from dry eye, you might not appreciate how important your tears are to your eye health. Without enough moisture, your eyes can become dry, itchy, red and uncomfortable. Dry eye occurs when you do not make enough tears or the tears you produce are not high quality. The Importance

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  • Blue Light Exposure: What Is It?
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Is blue light hurting your vision? Find out how the light can affect you.

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  • What is Vision Therapy
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    • Refractive Disorders
    • Adult Strabismus
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