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1100 West Central
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 253-4040
1555 Barrington Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 253-4040
800 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove, IL 60007
(847) 253-4040

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Ophthalmologist Group with over 130 years of combined experience providing high quality, compassionate, patient centered care throughout the Northwest Suburbs!


Welcome, and thank you for visiting our website! If you are a current patient, thank you for allowing SAO the opportunity to fulfill your eye care needs. If you are a new visitor, we look forward to meeting you and exploring the various options available for correcting or enhancing your vision. 


 

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The Nelson-Curnyn Free Eye Clinic




Arlington Heights Medical Center
1100 West Central Road,
Suite 205
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 253-4040
Fax: (224) 232-5799

St. Alexius Medical Center
1555 Barrington Road,
Bldg. #3, Suite 3150
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Phone: (847) 253-4040
Fax: (847) 885-3390

Alexian Brothers Medical Center
800 Biesterfield Road
Eberle Bldg, Suite 710
Elk Grove, IL 60007
Phone: (847) 253-4040
Fax: (847) 290-0204

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with expert vision care.

How does the Light Adjustable Lens™ work?

The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL®) is made of a special photosensitive material that changes the shape and power of the implanted lens in response to ultraviolet (UV) light. The light treatments are delivered by the RxSight Light Delivery Device (LDD), which are done in your doctor's office. What... ...Read More

Please follow all instructions provided to you by your eye doctor and staff, including use of the UV-blocking glasses that will be provided to you. As with any cataract surgery, your vision may not be perfect after surgery. While your eye doctor selected the lens they anticipated would give you the... ...Read More

The UV-blocking glasses you are provided with protect the Light Adjustable Lens from UV light sources other than the LDD that your doctor will use to optimize your vision. Exposing the Light Adjustable Lens to other UV light sources can potentially change the lens correction in an uncontrolled... ...Read More

The UV-blocking glasses should be worn at all times until your eye doctor tells you that you no longer need to wear them (usually 24 hours after your final light treatment). Total wear is typically about 4-5 weeks in duration, however, this may vary depending on the number of light treatments... ...Read More

No. You should wear the UV-blocking glasses provided to you. These glasses have a special protective coating that no other glasses have. ...Read More

Please notify your eye doctor/clinic as soon as possible if one of your two pairs of UV-blocking glasses are lost, damaged or unwearable, and then continue to wear the other pair. If both pairs are lost or damaged, wear the darkest sunglasses you have and contact your eye doctor/clinic. ...Read More

Showering - If there is a window or possible direct sunlight in your shower, please wear the UV-blocking glasses in the shower or consider showering after the sun has gone down or before it comes up. If there is no direct sunlight, you do not need to wear your UV-blocking glasses when you shower.... ...Read More

It is very important that you do not forget to wear your UV-blocking glasses. However, if you do forget, please put them on as soon as you remember. ...Read More

Between 1 and 3 light treatments, each lasting approximately 90 seconds and separated by approximately 3 days, are required. The total number of light treatments is based on the achievement of the desired visual outcome that you and your doctor selected. Once you have achieved your final optimal... ...Read More

Numbing drops will be applied to your eye. There may be some mild pressure or discomfort, and some patients have perceived the treatment to be bright, however the light treatments should not be painful. ...Read More

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Suburban Associates in Ophthalmology

Suburban Associates in Ophthalmology is an Illinois Ophthalmologist group dedicated to excellence in ophthalmology such as laser refractive surgery, LASIK, eye exams, glaucoma care, contact lenses, glasses and more. Office locations include Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates and Elk Grove, IL.


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