Eyecare News & Info

Keratoconus

Keratoconus is an eye condition during which the eye’s cornea loses it’s round shape. The eye contains tiny fibers of protein called “collagen”; when these begin to weaken, the cornea cannot hold it’s round shape, and over time becomes cone-shaped. This cone-shaped cornea can make it difficult, or even impossible for the eye to focus … Read more

Hyperopia

Hyperopia, better known as farsightedness, is a fairly common vision problem affecting a significant portion of the US population. It is caused by a refractive error in the eye, meaning the light entering the eye doesn’t refract properly. Hyperopia is caused when the distance between the cornea and the retina is too short, causing light … Read more

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions characterized by damage to the optic nerve. The condition is frequently hereditary and often caused by abnormally high pressure in the eye. It is one of the leading causes of blindness in the US. While it can occur at any age, it is most commonly shows up later … Read more

Corneal Transplant

A corneal transplant, also known as a keratoplasty, is an eye surgery in which a portion of the cornea is removed and replaced with a portion of cornea from a donor. Corneal transplants are often employed if the cornea no longer allows light to enter the eye properly. This is most often the result of … Read more

Mark Your Calendars For Our Exclusive Trunk Show on March 8th!

Here at Performance Eyecare, we treat patients for eye health issues, routine care, and we offer many different options to people who long to correct their vision.  It’s very rewarding to be making such a difference in our patients’ vision, and therefore improving their lives.  And of course, we help make our wonderful patients happy … Read more

Welcome to Performance Eyecare! See What We Can Do For YOU!

  Hello, world, and welcome to Performance Eyecare’s blog! If this is your first time seeing us here on the Internet, then you’ve got lots of learnin’ to do about us! We are a team of eyecare professionals that strives to meet your every vision health need. Located in Swansea, Illinois, on Highway 159 at … Read more