New Research From Harvard Medical School Indicates Supplements and Diet Can Help Prevent Cataracts! [more]

Contact lenses for Children & Teens Study (CLIP Study) shows that CL’s compared to glasses significantly improves how teens feel about their appearance and participation in activities. [more]

FTC Halloween Warning about Cosmetic Contact Lens Risks [more]

Legislative Efforts in Washington DC hope to control contact lens sales without valid prescriptions. [more]

Risk of developing the neovascular or "wet" type of age-related macular degeneration is significantly reduced in patients with diets rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, investigators found. [more]

Health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration are currently investigating over 130 reports that an eye infection called Acanthamoeba keratitis has been potentially linked to the AMO with Complete MoisturePlus brand contact lens solution. [more]

TonoPlus will aid NSVC doctors in early detection of “at risk” glaucoma and stroke patients.
NSVC is one of the first 50 practices and clinics worldwide to incorporate state of the art ocular blood flow analysis with the use of the recently FDA approved “TonoPlus” system. [more]

New Screening Device Allows for Early Detection of Key Risk Factor for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) [more]

Eye Infections Emphasize the Importance of Contact Lens Care [more]

Summertime brings us to the water in many ways (pools, lakes, oceans, hot tubs/spas, showers, etc.). Contact lens wearers must take specific precautions to avoid the risks of infection and injury. A recent article in the professional journal “Contact Lens Spectrum” reviewed the literature and made many practical recommendations that, if followed, should lead to a safe summer water experience. [more]

New Drop Treatment Possible for Macular Degeneration and Cataracts! [more]

Vision "Screening" by trained technicians still misses 30% of Children's Vision Disorders! [more]

Evidence-based medicine suggests that certain nutrients play a significant role in eye health... [more]

NSVC is now using cutting edge 3-D video animation presented in our offices to help inform and educate our patients... [more]

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) effects 60 million Americans. Do you use a computer for long periods of time? [more]

FDA approved new medication, Restasis (cyclosporine), designed to treat the underlying cause of dry eye in many patients... [more]

New medications are available to treat allergy eyes. Contact lens wearers can find relief! Antihistimines and nasal sprays may not relieve allergy eyes... [more]

People who have glaucoma will not experience any notable symptoms until the disease is far advanced with a very poor prognosis for treatment. As such, it is imperative that the diagnosis of glaucoma is made very early... [more]

NSVC appeared on ABC7 News at 5:30 PM (CST) for an interview by Hosea Sanders on back-to-school eye examinations... [more]

Paragon Vision Sciences received FDA approval for its Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) contact lens. North Suburban Vision Consultants offers CRT as a non-surgical alternative to laser vision correction... [more]