Ophthalmology (Vision Care)
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At Cook County Health, our ophthalmology department offers comprehensive vision care, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye conditions and diseases. Our skilled physicians are dedicated to preserving and enhancing visual health through a wide range of services from routine eye exams to advanced surgical interventions.
Comprehensive Eye Care
Regular eye examinations are crucial for detecting eye diseases early, many of which do not present symptoms until they have progressed significantly. We recommend following the American Academy of Ophthalmology guidelines for eye exams:
- Adults under 40: Eye exams every 2-4 years.
- Adults 40 to 64: Baseline eye disease screening, with follow-up exams as prescribed.
- Adults 65 and older: Eye exams every 1 to 2 years.
Common Services
Cook County Health physicians utilize many methods of sophisticated care options to treat eye diseases with medical, surgical or laser procedures.
If surgery is needed to treat an eye disease, minor surgery procedures can be performed within the Eye Clinic in the Professional Health Building and major surgical procedures are performed on an outpatient basis using “same-day” surgery.
Eye ExaminationsComprehensive assessments of eye health and visual function
Fluorescein AngiographyFor detailed imaging of the blood vessels in the retina
Laser ProceduresAdvanced laser treatments for various retinal and anterior eye conditions
Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)High-resolution imaging to assess retinal health
Visual Field TestingTo evaluate the visual field and detect any blind spots
Retina ImagingDetailed scans of the retina to monitor and treat retinal diseases
Ultrasound ImagingTo examine the eye when the view of the retina is obstructed
When to Visit an Ophthalmologist
You should schedule an eye exam if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Changes in vision, such as blurred or double vision
- Loss of vision in one or both eyes
- Seeing flashes of light, wavy lines, or black spots
- Sudden appearance of floaters
- Eye pain or redness
