Kirk Eye Center

Tube shunt is a surgery that drains fluid from the eye to an external reservoir when the natural drainage system no longer functions properly, helping...

Fluorescein angiography can also help in detecting and monitoring the condition.

Descemet's Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) is a partial-thickness corneal transplant that utilizes an even thinner sample of endothelial tiss...

Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) utilizes laser energy to reduce fluid production in the eye, helping to lower a patient's intraocular pressure.

A procedure that uses endoscopic techniques to treat glaucoma by reducing the production of fluid in the eye.

A minimally invasive option known as endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) to reduce the amount of fluid produced in the eye, helping to lower intrao...

Laser cataract surgery to eliminate cataracts and dramatically improve eyesight.

Advanced ocular solutions to help slow down the progression of keratoconus disease to preserve vision.

Over-the-counter or prescription lubricant eye drops to relieve dry eye symptoms.

The use of low concentration atropine eye drops can slow the rate of change of myopia in children.

Thorough assessments of eye health.

Diabetic patients need to have annual comprehensive eye exams.

An alternative treatment option for astigmatism to enhance vision.

Includes a dilated eye exam, which allows the doctor to see the back of the eye more clearly.

A thorough eye exam to evaluate the health of your eyes and determine the cause of flashes and floaters.

Comprehensive eye exams administered at Kirk Eye Center in River Forest or Gurnee, IL to maintain ocular health, with benefits including early detecti...

A common treatment option for astigmatism to improve vision.

Prescribed to sharpen vision for children and teens diagnosed with myopia.

Corrective eyewear for presbyopia, including common types like bifocal and progressive lenses.

Routine exams to detect ocular health issues including dry eye syndrome, myopia, macular degeneration, eye allergies, astigmatism, and others.

Special eyewear may be prescribed to help alleviate symptoms of persistent double vision.

Prescribed for common conditions like dry eye that may contribute to double vision.

Contact lenses designed to address presbyopia and other visual conditions.

Multifocal IOLs provide magnification in various areas of the lens, allowing patients to see clearly at multiple distances without needing glasses or ...

Address common vision impairments, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and age-related vision loss.

Provides a wide selection of fashionable frames and specialty contact lenses, including daily wear, single-use, multifocal, and HD lenses.

Customized vision correction for your eyes, allowing patients to see clearly at short, intermediate, and long distances.

Rigid Gas Permeable lenses that last longer than regular contact lenses and allow oxygen to reach the eye.

Targets the meibomian glands with controlled heat and manual expression.

TECNIS Multifocal, Eyhance, Symfony, and Synergy IOLs are premium lenses designed to improve functional vision across a range of distances and lightin...

Vision aids can help individuals with macular degeneration to remain independent.

Check for myopia and other visual impairments through standard vision acuity tests and other evaluations.

Blepharoplasty can remove excess skin around the eyes to improve your vision and create a youthful-looking facial appearance.

Surgery to remove cataracts, during which the Light Adjustable Lens can be implanted for customized vision.

Surgical treatment for glaucoma to reduce intraocular pressure.

Cataract surgery performed without a blade using advanced laser technology to remove cataracts.

Both laser and traditional cataract surgeries are performed at Kirk Eye Center, allowing patients to regain clear vision safely and effectively.

Cataract surgery involves removing and replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). These multifocal lenses can address a wide...

surgical option for cataracts, including laser cataract surgery

Descemet's Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK) is a type of partial-thickness corneal transplant that involves removing both the Descemet's mem...

A reversible treatment that involves a lens implanted into your eye to help you see well without the need for glasses or contacts, especially for thos...

A great advance in the improvement in care of cataract patients.

A method of cataract surgery using laser technology for precise incisions and less recovery time.

Implantable Collamer Lens surgery serves as a vision correction option for patients with cataracts or significant refractive error.

An artificial lens implanted during cataract surgery to restore clear vision.

A modern method of performing cataract surgery that may offer additional benefits over traditional surgical methods.

Utilizes cutting-edge technology that can chart out the eye's surface to generate a more exact laser incision, significantly minimizing the chances fo...

A procedure to improve presbyopia and other visual impairments.

Options for laser vision correction including LASIK, PRK, refractive lens exchange, and implantable contact lenses.

A long-term solution to improve eyesight for patients with astigmatism, including procedures such as LASIK or PRK.

A highly requested procedure that gives patients clearer vision by using advanced laser technology to delicately reshape the cornea.

Laser-assisted in-situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is the most technologically advanced method of vision correction available today. It is a refractive vis...

A vision correction surgery that uses lasers to reshape the cornea to enhance eyesight.

A series of small incisions around the outer edges of the cornea that create a more natural, rounded shape to the eye that corrects astigmatism.

More intensive treatments, including MIGS, laser procedures, and traditional glaucoma surgery, can potentially improve the condition significantly.

surgical option to treat glaucoma

Surgical procedure to correct vision by using laser technology to remove cataracts.

A treatment option for improving vision by reshaping the cornea.

Refractive lens exchange can help patients with nearsightedness or farsightedness achieve better vision by replacing the eye lens with a custom IOL.

Refractive lens exchange surgery performed at Kirk Eye Center for individuals with significant myopia or hyperopia, replacing the existing lens with a...

Custom fit specialty hard contact lenses that are larger in diameter, vaulting over the cornea to provide comfort for patients with irregular corneal ...

A surgical procedure performed by Dr. Kirk to help individuals achieve clearer vision by implementing artificial intraocular lenses.

Toric IOLs are a type of premium IOL that corrects for astigmatism in addition to improving vision at a distance. They utilize a double-convex design ...

Durable synthetic lenses that are permanently implanted into the eyes to replace the natural clouded lens and can also correct astigmatism.

A trabeculectomy is a common surgery performed to treat glaucoma by making a tiny incision in the eye, essentially creating a new channel for fluid to...

Traditional cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) is a fast and comfortable outpatient procedure that typically lasts around ten minutes per eye, aim...

A short procedure to clear lash debris and lid inflammation.

Enhance visual acuity and brightness perception, allowing individuals to enjoy a better quality of vision.

Expertise in treating corneal diseases.

Innovative surgical techniques to repair damaged corneal tissue and enhance vision.

Specialization in treating diseases of the external eye.

Includes products like Avenova, Tea tree oil, Lid scrubs, Heated eye masks, and Antibiotics.

Treatment options that can be tailored to individual needs if any damage to the retina is detected.

Medical interventions for disorders like glaucoma and cataracts.

various treatments related to eye care, including LASIK and other major eye surgeries

A type of surgery where a lens is implanted in the eye to correct vision.

Visian ICL is an implantable collamer lens that is surgically placed into the eye to improve nearsightedness as an alternative to LASIK or PRK.

The Kirk Eye Center offers a wide range of IOL options for cataract surgery patients, including multifocal lenses.

Premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) are advanced artificial lenses that replace the natural lens of the eye during cataract surgery. They offer improved...

Minor procedure to help retain tears.

A laser vision correction surgery ideal for individuals with thin corneas, high prescriptions, or those who are not candidates for LASIK. PRK involves...

Various new laser treatments available for glaucoma management.

A series of advanced laser treatments offered to address a variety of types of glaucoma, including laser peripheral iridotomy for narrow-angle glaucom...

Innovative treatment for cataracts using advanced laser technology.

A procedure to treat glaucoma by using laser technology to lower eye pressure and prevent damage.

A procedure commonly referred to as SLT for treatment options related to glaucoma.

Amblyopia (lazy eye) can be treated through various options including corrective eyewear, eye patches, prescription eye drops, vision therapy, or corr...

The Light Adjustable Lens by RxSight® is an IOL that is customized to your vision goals using a series of UV light treatments after cataract surgery.

An innovative treatment for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction that uses a device to gently heat and massage blocked oil glands in a 13-minute procedure.

Advanced treatments using state-of-the-art techniques to minimize fluid buildup and help maintain vision.

Management techniques for patients suffering from later stages of glaucoma involving minimally invasive procedures.

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) encompasses a range of personalized procedures to lower intraocular pressure and reduce eye nerve damage.

Comprehensive examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist to diagnose and treat diplopia (double vision). May involve tests of vision and the phy...

Advanced imaging technologies, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), can help in detecting and monitoring the condition.

Examining, diagnosing, and managing eye diseases and vision problems.

Schedule your initial consultation for vision care services.

Routine eye exams to assess vision and eye health.

Vision exams to detect and diagnose eye disease, as well as assess suitability for refractive surgery.

Eyelid surgery offered to reduce excess skin and rejuvenate the lower or upper eyelid, creating a softer look.

Medications such as Restasis, Xiidra, and Serum tears to treat dry eyes.

For patients in the earliest stage, prescription eye drops can be effective in stopping or slowing their vision loss.

A prescription that may be provided if in the early phase of keratoconus.

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a safe laser vision correction procedure often done as an alternative for those who do not qualify for LASIK.

Referral to a specialist for surgery or treatment if a serious eye or neurological condition is suspected.

Corticosteroid injections or implants can be provided to reduce swelling.

Certain nutritional supplements can help individuals with dry macular degeneration maintain their independence and daily tasks.

Trabeculectomy is a surgery that creates a small hole in the eye wall to allow for fluid drainage, which helps to lower intraocular pressure.

Low-vision therapies can assist individuals to continue with daily activities despite vision loss.

Partial-thickness corneal transplants (DSAEK and DMEK) are performed for patients who have cornea disease or injuries, involving surgically excising t...

These injections target and regress the abnormal blood vessels that cause vision loss in wet macular degeneration.

Cosmetic service to assist in attaining a younger, more rejuvenated facial look.