Ophthalmology Services in River Forest, IL | Kirk Eye Center

Procedure List Description

At Kirk Eye Center, our board-certified ocular specialists provide a wide range of eye care to meet your vision needs. In addition to general eye health services, our offerings include LASIK, implantable contact lenses, premium IOLs like Symfony, Multifocal, or Toric, and laser cataract surgery. Our team can also perform cosmetic enhancements, such as eyelid surgery and BOTOX. We are happy to refer you to one of our retinal specialists for more advanced conditions, like a detached retina or macular degeneration.

Laser Vision Correction

LASIK

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

PRK

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

Implantable Contact Lenses

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

Refractive Lens Exchange

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

Cataracts

About Cataract Surgery

If your vision is cloudy or not as clear as it once was, cataract surgery may be able to improve your vision.

Traditional Cataract Surgery

Traditional cataract surgery involves removing the cataract (cloudy lens) and replacing it with a new lens to provide patients with better eyesight.

Laser Cataract Surgery

Using innovative technology, laser cataract surgery precisely targets and removes cataracts to improve an individual's vision with minimal downtime.

Light Adjustable Lens™

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.

Premium IOLs

Free yourself of eyeglasses or contacts, especially for those with astigmatism, premium IOLs are an ideal solution.

Cataract Lens Options

Multifocal lenses are a type of IOL implanted into the eye during cataract surgery, providing better vision at both close-up and far-away distances.

Aesthetics

BOTOX®

Kirk Eye Center offers BOTOX injections for patients who wish to smooth or prevent dynamic wrinkles, Crow's feet, and frown lines around the eyes.

Blepharoplasty

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

Glaucoma

Glaucoma Explained

Glaucoma damages the optic nerve as the result of fluid buildup from internal eye pressure and can cause total blindness if not properly treated.

Glaucoma Laser Treatment

If eye drops have not worked to lower your intraocular pressure, you may be a candidate for one of our cutting-edge glaucoma laser treatments.

MIGS

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

ECP

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

Trabeculectomy & Tube Shunt

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

Eye Health

Eye Exams

Kirk Eye Center recommends regular comprehensive eye exams for patients of all ages to detect vision impairments and many common eye diseases.

Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eye syndrome is a common eye condition caused by a lack of moisture production in the eyes, which can result in recurring dryness and discomfort.

Flashes and Floaters

Flashes and floaters can cause issues with your vision and can be present due to underlying eye conditions that may require further treatment.

Myopia

Myopia (nearsightedness) is a common visual impairment that can occur in children, making far-away items or focal points appear unclear or blurry.

Myopia in Children

There can be an impact on your child's eyesight from environmental factors. Learn more about treatment for myopia in children.

Hyperopia

Patients with hyperopia (farsightedness) have a decreased ability to focus their eyes, which can make it difficult to see items or words up close.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the top causes of blindness in adults with diabetes, occurring when high blood sugar damages the retinal blood vessels.

Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is an eye condition that affects the center of the retina, causing blurry or distorted vision, which progresses over time.

Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a disease that causes thinning and irregularities to the cornea (top layer of the eye), resulting in progressive vision impairment.

Common Eye Infections

Common eye infections are highly transferrable and cause symptoms, like irritation and swelling, but they can all be treated after a proper diagnosis.

Eye Allergies

Patients with eye allergies experience uncomfortable symptoms, like itching, irritation, redness, and swelling, but simple treatments are available.

Presbyopia

Presbyopia is age-related nearsightedness that occurs in people over 40, which makes it difficult to see up close and requires corrective treatment.

Diplopia (Double Vision)

Diplopia, known as double vision, occurs when a person sees images appearing duplicated, and often indicates a sign of another medical condition.

Astigmatism

In astigmatism patients, the cornea or lens of the eye is shaped like a football or egg rather than a round ball, causing blurry or distorted vision.

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

Kirk Eye Center offers comprehensive treatments for amblyopia (lazy eye), a visual condition in which the eyes do not function together properly.

Cornea

Cornea Transplant

With a partial-thickness corneal transplant (DSAEK and DMEK), the damaged or diseased corneal layer is removed and replaced with healthy tissue.

Optical Center

Contact Lenses and Eyeglasses

Kirk Eye Center is proud to offer eye exams, plus an extensive selection of contact lenses and eyeglasses to fit your vision needs and budget.

Scleral Contact Lenses

Kirk Eye Center is proud to offer eye exams, plus an extensive selection of contact lenses and eyeglasses to fit your vision needs and budget.

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