Dry Eye Treatment in Chicago, IL

Are You Struggling with Uncomfortable Dry Eye?

Dry eye disease is a common condition affecting approximately 20 million Americans every year — and that number is growing. At Big City Optical, we have the cutting-edge technology and expert staff necessary to fully understand your symptoms and dry eye treatment options to address your condition’s root cause. If you’re looking for dry eye treatment in Chicago, book an appointment at your nearby Big City Optical today!

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What Is Dry Eye?

Dry eye is caused when the eyes do not produce enough tears or are producing low-quality tears that evaporate quickly. Though there can be different root causes, in both cases your eyes lack sufficient lubrication. Redness, irritation, itchiness, and other discomforting symptoms will appear initially and progressively worsen over time. We offer treatments to alleviate these symptoms and tackle their root causes, providing you with short-term relief while mitigating your dry eye over the long run.

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What Are Dry Eye Symptoms?

Symptoms of dry eye can derail daily life and make work, school, and hobbies more challenging. If you are suffering from the following symptoms, you should consider making an appointment with your eye doctor:

Stinging or burning eyes
Blurry vision
A persistent itchy or gritty feeling
Mucus buildup around the eyes
Red eyes
Irritation
Watery eyes

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Our Cutting-Edge Technology Makes the Difference

At Big City Optical, our excellence starts with our ability to leverage our state-of-the-art technology for ultra-precise eye exam measurements, which our veteran staff uses to create customized dry eye treatment plans for you and your family. Among our tools are specialty contacts, like scleral and rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, which provide breathable, oxygen-rich support and help prevent more pollutants from entering the eye and causing inflammation. These technologies complement our comprehensive approach, ensuring accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments for optimal eye health.

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Dry Eye Treatment

We offer a wide variety of options for dry eye treatment, including specialty eye drops and scleral lenses. Our expert staff will pinpoint the root causes behind your symptoms, and craft a plan uniquely suited to your symptoms, needs, and lifestyle.

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Scleral & Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses

Scleral lenses are specialized, large-diameter gas permeable contact lenses that extend over the sclera, the white outer layer of the eye. These lenses offer enhanced comfort and visual clarity for individuals with irregular corneas, keratoconus, or severe dry eye syndrome. Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses are smaller and more rigid than standard contacts, providing sharp vision and effective treatment for a range of corneal issues, including astigmatism, presbyopia, and complex refractive errors.

Why Choose Us?

At Big City Optical, we stand out for our dry eye treatment and management expertise, including our large selection of specialty contacts. Our 17 Chicago locations are equipped with highly advanced diagnostic and treatment tools, staffed by a team of empathetic professionals dedicated to delivering personalized dry eye solutions. When you choose Big City Optical, you’re opting for a committed partner in improving your eye health how, where, and when you want it.

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Annie Zou

2023-10-04

Needed to adjust my new glasses purchased somewhere else, and found this place. The guy who greeted me was super nice and he was able to help me adjust. I didn’t feel any dizziness after the adjustment. Highly recommend!

Hailee Talbot

2023-10-01

The staff here are so kind!! I came to get the nose pieces on my sunglasses fixed and they were so quick and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Charma Dudley

2023-09-13

I had a wonderful experience. Everyone was very helpful/professional!

Colby Brumit

2023-09-08

Had an eye exam and ordered new glasses as a first-time patient. Check-in, exam, and ordering all went flawlessly. Staff and doctor were very friendly. Loved that I did not need to have my pupils dilated! David recommended some great frames. Will definitely go back for my next exam.

Limor Gildenblatt

2023-09-05

I went to Big City Optical the other week and wanted to give a shout out to AJ! My youngest son snapped off a piece of my oldest son's glasses and he was able to put it back together and quickly. He was friendly and professional--definitely an asset to this place! Thank you AJ!!!

Jordan Maure

2023-09-01

Lost one of the screws in my glasses while cleaning them. All of the workers were so kind and answered any questions I had. Thank you so much! We will definitely continue going here!

Ryne Bennett

2023-08-30

I called and spoke to Ray at this location. I was calling because I was ordering a pair of prescription sunglasses and needed clarification on my prescription results and whatnot. She was extremely helpful during my interaction. She provided me what I needed on my call, but I had to call back for an additional question. Where I was expecting a level of annoyance for me to call right back, she was still extremely helpful and patient and provided me with all the information I needed. I really appreciated her professionalism and willingness to assist me.

Alex Slaughter

2023-08-29

I had a great, speedy experience with Big City Optical! The office is a great space and I was in and out within 30 minutes. AJ helped me out and did an excellent job. 10/10 recommend!

West Coast Melting Pot

2023-08-12

The staff is fabulous, they were so helpful and patient because I am obnoxiously fussy when it comes to my eyewear but it's difficult for me to see you when I don't have my glasses on. I left feeling confident that the staff helped me choose the frames that best suited my face without pushing expensive options. They genuinely took the time to help me find the frames that I like that we're also complementary to my Facial features. The selection was stellar, and the frames that are made it and house where affordable and stylish. I also had an eye exam and this was the first time I had an exam with such modern equipment. It was lovely, not having that puff of ere affordable and stylish. I also had an eye exam and this was the first time I had an exam with such modern equipment. It was lovely, not having that puff of air blow into my eye.