Established in 1968, the Gerstein Eye Institute of Chicago is one of the leading eye centers in Illinois for LASIK and cataract surgery. Call today for a new appointment.
Can you imagine living life without the daily ritual of guarding your glasses or caring for contacts? LASIK makes that life of visual freedom possible! Since its introduction in the 1990s, LASIK vision correction surgery has helped patients to overcome common refractive errors with long-lasting and satisfying results. Talk to Dr. Gerstein about how LASIK can improve your quality of life, and learn more about the procedure’s benefits and satisfaction rates.
Improved Vision: When performed by an experienced eye surgeon, LASIK can improve a patient’s vision more effectively than can eyeglasses or contacts. Your glasses, for example, can limit or even inhibit peripheral vision, while contacts may not be able to correct all vision problems. When evaluating a patient for LASIK surgery, Dr. Gerstein can map his or her eye and customize a treatment to address that particular patient’s unique vision needs, leading to more accurate and comprehensive results.
Lasting Satisfaction and Results: Many patients who have undergone LASIK surgery will begin to notice vision improvement within a few hours of the procedure, and the majority of patients will continue to enjoy these long-lasting results. In fact, research carried out by the LASIK Study Task Force indicates that the procedure enjoys a high patient satisfaction rate, with 95.4 percent of patients stating satisfaction with their LASIK results.
Reduced Eye Care Costs: Between changing prescriptions and replacing lost lenses, regular care and maintenance of your vision devices can cost you a fair amount over time. With a single treatment, LASIK can improve your vision with long-lasting results, enhancing your visual freedom and the freedom from maintenance costs for glasses or contacts.
For more information about LASIK eye surgery, please visit the Gerstein Eye Institute. One of the leading eye centers in Chicago and Illinois, the Gerstein Eye Institute has decades of experience treating patients with the most advanced technology and greatest care. To schedule a consultation, call us at (773) 973-3223
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One of the leading eye centers in Chicago and Illinois, the Gerstein Eye Institute has decades of experience treating patients with the most advanced technology and greatest care, including advanced LASIK and custom cataract surgery. To schedule a consultation, please call us at (773) 973-3223.
Whether you are nearsighted or need special treatment for an ocular condition, your eye doctor can recommend a range of treatment options to improve your visual freedom. For some patients, a surgical solution can be the best or only effective treatment option to address their vision problems. Talk to Dr. Gerstein to learn more about your treatment options, and learn more about refractive and cataract surgery in the resources below.
Originally performed using handheld instruments and a surgeon’s steady hand, refractive surgery now commonly employs the use of cutting-edge laser technology. Learn more about one type of refractive surgery, LASIK laser vision correction, from the Eye Surgery Education Council.
According to the National Eye Institute, “by age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.” A common condition that arises from aging, cataracts can develop from several causes and risk factors, like smoking or diabetes.
If you are preparing for cataract surgery, Dr. Gerstein will provide you with a list of requirement and recommendations to follow in the days and weeks before your procedure. Read through some cataract surgery preparation tips, including requisite testing and the proper use of eye drops, from the Mayo Clinic.
For more information about surgical treatments for eye conditions, please visit the Gerstein Eye Institute. One of the leading eye centers in Chicago and Illinois, the Gerstein Eye Institute has decades of experience treating patients with the most advanced technology and greatest care. To schedule a consultation,call us at (773) 973-3223.
Our busy ophthalmology practice is seeking a full-time, experienced ophthalmic technician/assistant to join our outstanding staff.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of one year experience. This position requires organization, teamwork, strong communication skills, and the natural ability to be warm and compassionate to our patients. Bilingual a plus, but not necessary.
Responsibilities include: assisting the Ophthalmologist in chart documentation, patient histories, eye testing, and educating patients on products and services offered by the practice.
Our practice is a state-of-the-art facility, with a pleasant working environment. Our excellent benefit package includes: competitive pay, health & dental insurance, STD, Life Insurance, 401K with employer matching and paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and holidays). Our practice is located near the bus and CTA blue line. Free parking is also provided for our employees.
To apply for this rewarding and stimulating career opportunity, applicants should fax a cover letter, explaining why they would be the best candidate for this position along with a resume with salary requirements to 866-337-3667 or email dtorres@gersteineye.com.
A virtually painless, outpatient procedure that has helped millions of patients see clearly again, LASIK surgery reduces dependence on glasses or contacts and restores vision. If you are considering LASIK eye surgery, talk to your eye surgeon for more information about the procedure. Understanding the risks, benefits, and potential results of LASIK can help you make an educated decision and make you an empowered patient. Learn more about common LASIK myths below, and talk to Dr. Gerstein is you have any questions.
Myth- LASIK is Painful: While the idea of surgery may make some patients nervous, LASIK is actually a procedure that is performed quickly and causes little discomfort. Numbing eye drops are administered before surgery begins, and corneal tissue heals so quickly that many patients are able to return to work within a few days of the procedure. While some patients do experience some mild pressure or soreness in the eyes, it is usually minimal.
Myth- Results are Not Permanent: Because LASIK surgery is still a relatively new procedure, some patients may have concerns about its long-term effectiveness. In studies of LASIK results, though, patients reported high satisfaction with the procedure ten years after the initial surgery. Older patients may revert back to using reading glasses to aid naturally aging eyes, but the need for retreatment following LASIK is usually low.
Myth- LASIK Surgery Risks Blindness: Like all other surgical procedures, LASIK does carry some risks. These risks, though, are generally minimal when the procedure is performed with computer-guided lasers and from a custom surgical plan. The Allegretto Wave Eye-Q, for example, customizes every treatment to the individual’s prescription and cornea. The accuracy and precision of these cutting-edge laser technologies have also reduced the risk of certain side effects that were more common in the past, like distorted night vision.
For more information about LASIK, please visit the Gerstein Eye Institute. One of the leading eye centers in Chicago and Illinois, the Gerstein Eye Institute has decades of experience treating patients with the most advanced technology and greatest care. To schedule a consultation please call us at (773) 973-3223.
