Early Glaucoma Detection Key To Maintaining Vision.

HealthDay- "Glaucoma isn't just one disease but a group of conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain." Unfortunately, when "left untreated, glaucoma can in fact cause blindness. And because the disease can progress for long periods undetected, experts stress that checkups and early detection are key to maintaining vision." Once lost, vision cannot be restored, according to experts.

Study: Food Allergies Can Worsen Hay Fever.

The UK's Telegraph reports, "The charity Allergy UK has found that food allergies can exacerbate hay fever symptoms, meaning some people suffer all year round. Others develop typical food allergy symptoms such as an itchy mouth, swelling of the lips and even difficulty breathing." The Telegraph adds, "Research conducted by the charity has found that four in ten hay fever sufferers also develop symptoms to nuts, fruit, vegetables or spices."

 

Many Unaware Of Smoking's Adverse Effects On Heart.

HeartWire reports, "An international study is confirming what many cardiologists have known for a while -- many smokers around the globe know that smoking can cause lung cancer, but far fewer are aware that their habit has adverse effects on the heart." The researchers also found that "smokers were largely unaware that secondhand smoke increases the risk of heart disease and stroke among nonsmokers." The research was presented at the World Congress of Cardiology 2012.

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The Evolution of eyecare continues......

 

 

 

Cottone Family Eyecare is the first in Chicago to get the new i.Scription technology from Zeiss called the i.ProfilerPlus.

I.Scription by Zeiss is based on data collected from the i-Profiler-an instrument designed to determine the exact ‘fingerprint’ of your eyes. This makes it possible to produce Zeiss customized lenses using i.Scription and deliver your best vision possible.

1,500 measuring points are used to determine an exact visual profile of your eye. Even the slightest deviations from the ideal shape of the eye can impact your vision. Based on your possible visual profile, we can determine your best prescription possible.

See more with i.Scription:

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Better night/low-light vision: Looking directly at a light source at night such as car lights, results in glare and halo effects. These are reduced by i.Scription technology.

without i.Scription   with i.Scription

Better visual contrast: See contrast, i.e. white letters on black background is especially challenging for the eyes. i.Scription technology by Zeiss sharpens contrast.

without i.Scription  with i.Scription

Better color vision: i.Scription technology adds more brilliance to your life and lets you see colors as they really are: bright and more intense!

See you at your next examination!

 

 

 

 

What’s so special about Cottone Family Eyecare?

Dr. Cottone brings to his patients 30+ years of clinical experience. He is consistently on the cutting edge of technology and delivers this on a daily basis to his patients. His practice began as a neighborhood practice and now he cares for patients as far as Copenhagen,Denmark, Milan, Italy, and ‘locally’ from California, New York, and Canada. He has traveled and lectured in over 20 countries in the world and brings this level of care to our southside practice on a daily basis.

 

PRACTICE TIMELINE:
1982-Computerization of Cottone Family Eyecare.
1986-First Retinal Camera in our area.
1996-Electronic Medical Records (sound familiar?).
1997-Website launched. First eyecare practice in our area.
2000-Digitalization of Retinal images. First practice in our area.
2004-Named President of Practice Management Associates.
2010: The most advanced method of measuring eyewear…. i.Terminal
2011: The most advanced method of measuring the eyes...i.Scriptions

As we are strong believers in precision optics and technology, we have installed a truly advanced piece of ophthalmic equipment from Carl Zeiss Vision, the i.Terminal.
We are proud to be able to say we have the first i.Terminal on the southside of Chicago. The i.Terminal is a unique dispensary system that combines advanced fitting and measurement precision with enhanced patient consultation in one simple process. Employing a precision digital camera and computerized measuring system, the i.Terminal photographs patients wearing their chosen frames.

The i.Terminal then provides essential dispensing functions such as:

Measures monocular interpupillary distances, fitting heights, pantoscopic angle and  back vertex distance automatically.

Creates a photo image for review by the patient and dispenser.
Provides interactive demonstrations of lens enhancements.

Sophisticated modern multifocal lenses offer unsurpassed optical performance. However, the performance of these lenses is still limited by the accuracy of their fitting and centration. Even small errors in fitting measurements can result up to 25% reduction in progressive viewing zone alignment and lens performance. By consistently delivering the most precise measurements, i.Terminal assures that you receive the best possible visual experience from your lenses. Choosing a lens enhancement can be made simple by the use of the i.Terminal. It allows patients to see themselves in their frame of choice and with the enhancements that we have recommended.

See you at your next examination!

Dr. Cottone & Staff

 

 

HEALTHY EYES FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE

 Please feel free to download the following file entitled “Healthy Eyes For Peak Performance” which gives you information concerning what’s best for your children eye health.
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Cottone Family Eyecare
Francis X. Cottone O.D., F.A.A.O.
6322 South Archer Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60638
Office: 773.585.2022
Fax: 773.585.2027
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