Eyes and Vision

The eye is one of the most complex organs in the body.  Taking care of your eyes is crucial to maintaining your vision and prevent eye problems.  These problems can usually be identified during a routine eye exam.  A routine eye exam is a series of test performed to check your vision. 

Common eye disorders include:

Many of these disorders can be treated.  Ophthalmologists, physicians who specializes in the anatomy, function and diseases of the eye, and retina specialists affiliated with Rush-Copley specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of eye and retina disorders. including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal tears and detachment.

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Experience Various Eye Conditions

Did you know that more than 20 million Americans older than 40 have cataracts and nearly 3 million people a year have cataract surgery in the U.S.? Understand many different conditions and diseases of the eye by experiencing first-hand what it would be like to see through the eyes of someone with conditions such as cataracts, colorblindness and more!