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Kirk Eye Center is ready to welcome you. Explore our incredibly welcoming facility and contact our office to set up your appointment today!

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Learn why winter is a great time to have LASIK.

The doctors at Kirk Eye Center can help you address cosmetic concerns in the eye area and forehead with BOTOX®. This popular treatment provides quick, beautiful results without the need for surgery. Learn about more benefits of BOTOX® in this video.

Learn about solutions for dry eyes in this short video. Schedule a consultation with one of our experienced doctors in Gurnee or River Forest.

Understanding what factors increase your risk for cataracts is important to early intervention and prevention efforts. Left untreated, cataracts can cause vision loss, so call the Kirk Eye Center today to schedule an appointment with one of our caring and experienced doctors.

If you're ready to break free from visual limitations due to contacts or glasses, take a look at Visian ICL, an evolution in visual freedom.

Oftentimes, people come in with cataracts, and for their lifetime, they've been treated for astigmatism.

We offer Femto Cataract Laser Surgery now, which has been a great advance in the improvement in care of cataract patients.

We now have LipiFlow, which is a very sophisticated way to treat the oil glands of the eyelid.

Dr. Scott Kirk discusses the common signs of dry eye. Typically, during eye exams people will complain of grittiness, burning, tearing of the eyes.

Dr. Scott Kirk discusses ocular surface disease, which is mostly dry eyes. Symptoms of dry eyes are burning, tearing, grittiness, and blurred vision.

There are two types of macular degeneration: wet (exudative) and dry (atrophic). As new treatments and technologies become available that we feel are beneficial, we will offer them to you.

Glaucoma is a potentially blinding condition and diagnosis and treatment for it is extremely important.

LASIK surgery has evolved over time. Dr. Kirk Kirk, who has been doing this procedure for 15 years, feels there's not a substitute for LASIK surgery and the results it provides.

My first thing that I like to do is to really listen to what the patient has to say.

Dr. Kent Kirk discusses what patients should expect on the day of their surgery at Kirk Eye Center.

Dr. Tyler Kirk explains Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, more commonly referred to as SLT.

Dr. Tyler Kirk discusses glaucoma and its treatment options.

Dr. Tyler Kirk discusses the trabeculectomy procedure.

Dr. Kent Kirk discusses Botox treatments at Kirk Eye Center.

Dr. Scott Kirk discusses what patients should expect during and after cataract surgery at Kirk Eye Center.

Dr. Scott Kirk discusses a few of the signs of having a cataract. Some of the early signs of cataract are halos and glare around lights at night.

Dr. Tyler Kirk provides information about treatment options for advancing glaucoma.

Dr. Kent Kirk discusses the screening process for LASIK candidates at Kirk Eye Center.

Dr. Kent Kirk talks about one of the most memorable experiences in his career.

In this video, Jim Augustine shares his patient experience with Kirk Eye Center. "Following surgery, my vision was absolutely perfect within a couple of hours. There's no question my vision now is both clearer and more vibrant." -Jim Augustine, cataract surgery patient

Dr. Tyler Kirk discusses his extensive training in glaucoma.

In this video, Frank Laraia shares how happy he is with Kirk Eye Center's providers and his cataract surgery results. "I've been fishing since I've been about nine-years-old and at this particular spot. I've worn glasses since I was a teenager. I love the fishing and it's even better now that I had the cataract operation. I knew I could trust Dr. Kirk with my eyes." -Frank Laraia

Doctors Scott, Kent, and Tyler Kirk discuss the legacy of Kirk Eye Center.

In this video, Peter Sievert, a cataract surgery patient, shares his patient testimonial. "When you're out hunting, the most important thing that you have is your vision. After my cataract surgery, I'm more confident with my eyesight than I've been for the last 30 years." -Peter Sievert, cataract surgery patient

In this video, Pamela Thompson shares the joy that she has been experiencing since her cataract surgery at Kirk Eye Center. "I really like to garden, love to read. Not worrying about glasses just makes it more enjoyable. Dr. Kirk was the solution for my poor vision. Not only did he get rid on my cataracts, he got rid of my glasses." -Pamela Thompson, cataract surgery patient

Thanks to the modern advances in Cataract Surgery, you don't have to let a cataract get all the way dense so that you can't see to get around.

Dr. Kent Kirk discusses the safety of the LASIK procedure at Kirk Eye Center.

Nandi Ballard, a LASIK surgery patient, shares her patient experience and her reasoning for choosing LASIK at Kirk Eye Center.

In this video, Maryanne Fishman discusses her LASIK surgery and patient experience at Kirk Eye Center. "Tennis is a lot more enjoyable without the hassles of contact lenses. After LASIK, I won three tennis tournaments. It made a huge difference in my tennis game. When you can see better you can react faster and that's a big advantage in tennis." -Maryanne Fishman

Meet Willa, one of Kirk Eye Center's premium lens cataract patients. She shares how pleased she is with her surgery at Kirk Eye Center. "I told people, the world is a beautiful place, you have no idea. Wait until you have cataract surgery." -Willa Schaetzlein

Ted Sinars shares his patient experience at Kirk Eye Center. Don't let cataracts get in the way of the lifestyle you deserve. Call Kirk Eye Center today.

Laura Perna discusses her vision correction procedure at Kirk Eye Center.

After cataract surgery, Joan Berman now has the freedom to enjoy cooking and gardening. Call Kirk Eye Center to learn more about Cataract Surgery.

Kirk Eye Center is located in River Forest IL, close to the Chicago area. Call us today to schedule an appointment with us.