Warning Signs of Glaucoma
Ophthalmologist & LASIK Surgeon Serving Chicago, Lombard & Naperville Areas Of Illinois Posted: December 16, 2019 Although it is one of the leading causes of vision loss in the world, many patients who have glaucoma suffer few if any symptoms. This makes the condition difficult to catch before it causes serious, permanent damage to the optic nerve. When it comes to preventing vision loss from glaucoma, knowledge is truly power. If you are concerned about your eye health, contact Foulkes Vision today to schedule your consultation. Dr. Foulkes has extensive experience treating patients...
Why the LASIK Eye Surgeon You Choose Matters
Ophthalmologist & LASIK Surgeon Serving Chicago, Lombard & Naperville Areas Of Illinois Posted: November 13, 2019 With about 700,000 procedures performed each year, LASIK eye surgery is one of the most popular surgeries in the country. More than 10 million people in Chicago and across the world have improved their vision using the procedure. With so many options out there, your choice of LASIK eye surgeon matters a great deal. There are significant differences in quality between the surgeons available to you. And board-certified Chicago ophthalmologist Dr. Richard B. Foulkes is one...
How Likely is a Vision Regression after LASIK?
Ophthalmologist & LASIK Surgeon Serving Chicago, Lombard & Naperville Areas Of Illinois Posted: October 7, 2019 One of the biggest reasons why LASIK is such a popular procedure is that it can permanently improve your vision. During LASIK consultations, many of the questions patients ask Dr. Richard B. Foulkes revolve around the longevity of the results and whether they will experience vision regression following their surgery. The good news is that regression can be corrected by a simple follow-up procedure, and fewer than 1 percent of Dr. Foulkes' patients require that step. Dr....
How Soon Can I Play Sports After LASIK?
Ophthalmologist & LASIK Surgeon Serving Chicago, Lombard & Naperville Areas Of Illinois Posted: September 25, 2019 For many athletes, LASIK can provide a new lease on life. Laser eye surgery can free you from having a contact lens fall out during an event or wearing uncomfortable and unsightly prescription goggles. Here's a guide to how soon you can resume athletic activities after your procedure. Schedule Your Chicago LASIK Consultation Today Dr. Richard B. Foulkes is one of Chicago's premier LASIK practitioners. He has performed more than 48,000 laser eye surgeries during his...
Am I a Candidate for Visian ICL?
Ophthalmologist & LASIK Surgeon Serving Chicago, Lombard & Naperville Areas Of Illinois Posted: September 18, 2019 LASIK is one of the most popular vision-correction procedures available. Not everyone is a candidate, though, either because of eye health issues or personal comfort. At Foulkes Vision, we’re proud to offer Visian ICL as an alternative to LASIK. Visian ICL is an implantable, permanent contact lens that can grant you independence from regular contacts and glasses. Take this quiz to see if you’re a candidate. Schedule Your Chicago Visian ICL Consultation Today Dr. Richard...
Can Presbyopia Still Happen After LASIK?
Ophthalmologist & LASIK Surgeon Serving Chicago, Lombard & Naperville Areas Of Illinois Posted: August 26, 2019 LASIK is a procedure that could give you a new outlook on life if you're tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses every day. It can correct conditions such as nearsightedness and farsightedness to help give you clear, hassle-free vision. Unfortunately, LASIK doesn't make you immune to age-related vision issues. Dr. Richard Foulkes is one of Chicago's premier LASIK surgeons. He has performed more than 48,000 LASIK procedures in his career. He wants his patients to get the...