by Fox Valley Ophthalmology | Sep 19, 2026 | Insurance & Coverage
Handing over your insurance card at check-in is routine, but the string of numbers and codes printed on it actually carries a lot of useful information — both for our team and for you. The Basics on Every Card Member ID / Policy Number: your unique identifier within...
by Fox Valley Ophthalmology | Sep 15, 2026 | Preventative Eye Health and Wellness
Between work computers, phones, and evening streaming, many of us spend the majority of our waking hours looking at screens. Digital eye strain is the predictable result — and it’s largely manageable with a few consistent habits. What Is Digital Eye Strain? Also...
by Fox Valley Ophthalmology | Sep 13, 2026 | Symptoms and When to Seek Care
If bright light — sunlight, headlights, even indoor lighting — makes you squint, tear up, or feel real discomfort, you’re dealing with photophobia. It’s a common symptom, and it can point to a wide range of causes, from harmless to serious. Common, Mild...
by Fox Valley Ophthalmology | Sep 11, 2026 | Testing & Technology
Your central vision might be perfect, and you could still be losing your peripheral vision without realizing it. Visual field testing is how we check the part of your vision most people never think about — until it’s gone. What Is a Visual Field? Your visual...
by Fox Valley Ophthalmology | Sep 9, 2026 | Eye Health
You’ve probably had a vision screening — at the DMV, a health fair, or a workplace wellness event. But a screening and a comprehensive eye exam aren’t the same thing, and knowing the difference matters for your eye health. What a Vision Screening Actually...
