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SLT Laser Treatment for Glaucoma: What to Expect

SLT Laser Treatment for Glaucoma: What to Expect

by Fox Valley Ophthalmology | Sep 5, 2026 | Treatments & Procedures

For many glaucoma patients, the path forward isn’t more eye drops — it’s a quick, in-office laser procedure that can lower eye pressure for years at a time. What Is SLT? Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a laser treatment that targets the...
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Types, Causes, and When to See a Doctor

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Types, Causes, and When to See a Doctor

by Fox Valley Ophthalmology | Sep 3, 2026 | Eye Health

Pink eye is one of the most common eye complaints — and one of the most misunderstood. Not all pink eye is contagious, not all of it needs antibiotics, and figuring out which type you have changes everything about how it’s treated. What Is Pink Eye?...
Your Child’s First Eye Exam: Milestones and What to Expect

Your Child’s First Eye Exam: Milestones and What to Expect

by Fox Valley Ophthalmology | Sep 1, 2026 | Eye Health

Wondering when your child should have their first eye exam? The answer might surprise you — it’s earlier than most parents think, and the schedule matters more than you’d expect. The Recommended Timeline Pediatric eye care follows a general schedule of key...
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