Optical Services

How To Choose The Perfect Pair of Sunglasses

By Millennium Park Eye Center
June 15, 2022
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A pair of sunglasses is more than just a fashion accessory. They play an important role in protecting your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Exposure to UV rays can cause eye problems, from minor discomfort to more serious conditions like cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. That’s why it’s important to choose sunglasses that offer...  read more


What Do Polarized Sunglasses Do?

By Millennium Park Eye Center
February 14, 2022
Sunglasses by the pool

Although we don’t have an optical shop in our offices on Michigan Avenue, in past Millennium Park Eye Center blogs, we’ve discussed different options for buying new eyeglasses, everything from high-definition eyeglasses to matching your glasses to the shape of your face. What about “polarized” sunglasses? Patients often wonder what the benefit of polarization is...  read more


Making Sense of Your Eyeglass Prescription

By Millennium Park Eye Center
May 15, 2021

OK, you just had your regular eye exam and now you have a prescription for eyeglasses. But what the heck do the numbers on that prescription mean? Since we’re all about your eyes at Millennium Park, in this last blog before an awesome Chicago summer (especially compared to last year’s!), let’s decipher that eyeglass prescription....  read more


If You’re Over 40, Bring on the Reading Glasses!

By Millennium Park Eye Center
December 15, 2020
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So, you just had your 40th birthday. Hopefully you survived the Depends (or worse) jokes and the black-frosted cake shaped like a tombstone. In reality, though, you’re probably less than halfway through your life. In last month’s blog, we covered some of the things that are likely to change with your eyes and your vision...  read more


New Glasses for the New Year?

By Millennium Park Eye Center
December 15, 2019
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While they may not make for the most exciting gift you’ll receive this holiday season, if you wear eyeglasses every day, new eyeglasses make for a thoughtful gift. People wonder how to pick from the various different eyeglass frame shapes available today. Since caring for your eyes is our total focus (see what we did...  read more


What Are High-Definition Eyeglasses?

By Millennium Park Eye Center
September 15, 2018
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Eyeglasses generally correct vision to 20/20 quality, but some people still feel as if their vision isn’t perfect. This is because they may have what are called higher-order aberrations. These aberrations can cause difficulty seeing at night, glare, halos, blurring, starburst patterns, or double vision. But thanks to advances in lens manufacturing, new better performing...  read more


Perk Up: How to Get Your Little One Excited About Glasses

By Millennium Park Eye Center
December 15, 2016
pediatric eye care

Finding out that you need to wear eyeglasses as an adult can be a bummer, but as a child, it can sometimes feel devastating. Not only can some kids find glasses to be uncomfortable but they may feel like they get in the way of their ability to play. However, with the advancement in eyeglass...  read more


How to Give Your Glasses a Longer Life

By Millennium Park Eye Center
October 15, 2016
reading glasses

Getting a new pair of eyeglasses can help to transform your entire look. And as one of the easiest ways to accessorize, glasses can dress up virtually any outfit. To keep your glasses in the best shape possible, it’s important to know how to take care of them. From learning how to clean the lenses...  read more


3 Things to Look For In Sunglasses

By Millennium Park Eye Center
July 15, 2016
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Whether it’s summer or winter, you should always wear protective sunglasses when you go outside— even if it’s just to check the mail. By causing permanent damage to your eyes, the sun is your eyes worst enemy. However, with even convenient stores selling sunglasses, it can be hard to decipher between a quality pair and...  read more


What is a contact lens fitting?

By Millennium Park Eye Center
April 15, 2016
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Yes, you’ve heard of getting a dress fitting or even a custom men’s suit fitting, but have you ever heard of getting a contact lens fitting? Although getting your clothes fitted is important, nothing is quite as important as ensuring that you can see properly— that’s why we at Millennium Park Eye Center offer our...  read more