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Many times clients are delighted to discover that the person helping
them choose their eyeglasses is Dr. Chet. What is most surprising is
that Dr. Chet is the "Doctor" as well. Having graduated from the Illinois
College of Optometry here in Chicago in 1983 with the degree of Doctor of
Optometry, Dr. Chet examines patients with the skill and knowledge that twenty-six
years of experience brings.
Dr. Chet maintains a loyal following that is only achieved through the care and respect of each patient. Protecting and maintaining healthy eyesight is the primary goal of all optometrists.
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American Optometric Association guidelines recommend for all healthy adults
routine eye exams every 1-2 years. Young children, older adults
and all whose health may require it exams should be done every year.
Our exams are fully comprehensive including tests for glaucoma,
cataracts, and careful prescription analysis.
We utilize the latest technology and equipment, even taking photos
of the inside of eyes with a special camera. Looking at the inside
of eyes gives us a view of the blood vessels lining the back of
the retina. Since the back of the eye is the only place in the body
that our vascular system is exposed without surgery, any kind of
vascular related problems can be detected such as diabetes, hypertension,
sickle cell anemia, and even AIDS.
Dr. Chet takes time to evaluate each
patient and prescribe what is only most appropriate. It can be as
simple as a small change in glasses prescription, a new brand of
contact lenses for increased comfort, to even eye drops for allergies
or antibiotics for eye infections. All major health or medical issues
are referred immediately to the proper medical professional.
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The
world of contact lenses has changed dramatically in the last two
decades. Where once it was commonplace to wear a pair of soft lenses
for a year or more requiring heroic effort to maintain them, today
it is possible, and preferable, to discard a pair after each day
of use.
The use of disposable lenses has become pervasive in the industry
to the improved health of our eyes. A direct quote from Dr. Chet
to his patients is "any soft lens wearer today who is not wearing
a disposable product is wearing an obsolete and archaic device."
The multitude of choices in brands and materials makes fitting any
eye possible with comfortable, safe disposable contacts. New technology
has allowed advancements in previously complicated designs such
as toric lenses for astigmatism and even bifocals.
It is now possible for most prescriptions to have a disposable contact
lens that will work. While most prescriptions can be made into contacts,
unfortunately not all eyes will be able to tolerate them. Some eyes
have a tear make-up that just won't support the material comfortably
enough to wear them for any great length of time. Unfortunately,
there are no great predictive measures to tell us which eyes these
will be, but fortunately, the vast majority of eyes wear contacts
well.
Brands
Vistakon - Acuvue/OASYS
Ciba Vision - Focus/O2 Optix
Bausch and Lomb - SOFLENS/Pure Vision
Wessley Jessen - Freshlook
Ocular Sciences - Biomedics
Cooper Vision - Frequency/Proclear
Benz Research - Extreme H2O
Also available are any conventional soft contact lenses still in
production as well as any gas permeable lens material.
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Do you have a question about your eyes? Do you have a question about eyeglasses
or contact lenses? Do you have a question about eyeglass fashion? Ask Dr. Chet. A response will
come soon, and good questions will become part of our FAQs page.
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What are disposable contact lenses?
My contacts are fine and my prescription hasn't changed in years.
Why do I need an eye exam after only two years?
My prescription is very strong. The thin lenses
I got a few years ago aren't that thin looking I.e.
"the coke bottle effect." Can you do any better?
I love my new progressive bifocal, but why don't they work so well
at my computer?
What exactly is astigmatism?
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