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Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events at our practice.


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Your Comprehensive Eye Exam: What’s Included

Your eyes deserve more than a quick prescription check. Discover how our comprehensive eye exams provide in-depth eye health screenings, advanced imaging, and personalized recommendations to keep your vision clear and healthy.

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Cómo Usar Tus Beneficios de Medicaid o Medicare para Obtener Gafas con Estilo y a Buen Precio en Chicago

En Buena Vista Optical en Chicago, no tiene que sacrificar estilo por precio. Aceptamos Medicaid y Medicare, y ofrecemos exámenes de la vista y gafas modernas que se adaptan a sus beneficios y a su personalidad.

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Use Your Medicaid or Medicare Benefits for Stylish Eyewear in Chicago

At Buena Vista Optical in Chicago, you don’t have to sacrifice style for affordability. We accept Medicaid and Medicare, offering eye exams and trendy eyewear that fits your benefits—and your personality.

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Elegir al Optometrista Adecuado para el Cuidado de la Visión de Su Familia

Encontrar al optometrista adecuado es esencial para mantener la salud ocular a largo plazo de su familia. Ya sea que necesite un examen ocular pediátrico, lentes de contacto o cuidado para ojos envejecidos, elegir un proveedor experimentado y enfocado en el paciente garantiza que todos en su hogar reciban el...
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Choosing the Right Optometrist for Your Family’s Vision Care

Choosing the right optometrist ensures lifelong vision health for your family. Learn what to look for in a trusted provider and book an appointment today.

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¿Sientes Que Tu Vista Está Empeorando Ultimamente? Sabemos Por Qué 

Si hablas Español, Buena Vista Optical es el lugar perfecto para ti. Aquí podrás hablar sobre tus preocupaciones de visión con nuestro peronal en Español,

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Do You Feel Like Your Eyesight Is Getting Worse? We Know Why

If reading has become more difficult, presbyopia may be the cause. Find more details about this condition and how we can help you maintain clear vision.

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The Importance of Sunglasses for UV Protection this Summer

Choosing the right sunglasses involves looking for 100% UV protection, considering polarized lenses to reduce glare, and ensuring a comfortable fit. Luxury brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Prada offer stylish designs that provide comprehensive UV protection and enhance visual comfort.

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Combat Spring Eye Allergies: Symptoms To Look Out For

This spring, you can combat eye allergies effectively by looking out for symptoms and getting the right treatment. Here’s how can help treat spring eye allergies easily.

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Keep Your Eyes Safe During the Solar Eclipse on April 8

The solar eclipse on April 8 is a must-see celestial event. It occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow that turns day into night. This guide covers what a solar eclipse is, where it will be visible, and important safety tips for viewing.

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Blinking Back Discomfort? Find Relief and Clear Vision at Buena Vista Optical

Suffering from dry eyes? Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options at Buena Vista Optical, Chicago.

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Eye Exam Saves Woman’s Life by Detecting Brain Tumor Early

Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Buena Vista Optical to schedule your appointment.

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New Year, New You, New Look!

If you’ve been thinking about new eyeglasses to spruce up your wardrobe, look no further than Buena Vista Optical.

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8 Tips To Help You Improve Your Vision Naturally

Here are 8 tips to help you improve your vision naturally. For all of your eye care needs, Buena Vista Optical in Chicago is here for you.

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What’s Hot in Eyewear This Winter

Here’s what’s trending in eyewear this winter 2022. For all of your eyewear and contact lens needs, Buena Vista Optical in Chicago is here for you.

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7 Eye Care Tips for the Holiday Season

Your eye experts at Buena Vista Optical have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season. Let us know how else we can help!

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3 Reasons to Use Your Vision Benefits By the End of 2022

Vision insurance benefits can save you a lot of money on eye care, but only if you use them before they expire at the end of the year. This way, you’ll be able to stay on top of your eye health and address any vision problems you may be experiencing.

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4 Ways To Maximize Your Vision Benefits Before 2023

Not sure how to use your vision benefits before they expire? Here are 4 tips to help you get the most out of your 2022 vision plan.

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Natural Remedies to Relieve Dry Eyes

Are you experiencing dry eyes? It may surprise you to learn that maqui berries, nuts and even caffeinated coffee can naturally help relieve some dry eye symptoms? At Buena Vista Optical, we believe that patients can benefit from a multifaceted approach to treating dry eye syndrome (DES) that includes both conventional treatments and healthy lifestyle changes.

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Wear Contact Lenses? Here’s How to Avoid Eye Infections

Although contact lenses are a convenient and comfortable alternative to eyeglasses, you can increase your risk of eye infections if you don't follow your eye doctor's care and maintainance instructions. Continue reading to find out how to avoid eye infections.

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Protect Your Eyes With These Contact Lens Safety Tips

It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing contact lenses. Here are our top contact lens safety tips to keep your peepers happy.

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Why You Should Get Custom-Made Reading Glasses

If you’ve got age-related farsightedness (presbyopia), you might be tempted to buy a pair of over-the-counter (OTC) reading glasses. While OTC readers are cheap and easy to find, they’re no substitute for custom-made prescription reading glasses created with your specific visual needs in mind. At Buena Vista Optical, we take care of all of your eye care needs.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month – How Treatment Can Affect Your Vision

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we celebrate survivors as we alert patients to the potential effects of treatment on their eyes and vision.

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How Does Blue Light Impact Your Sleep?

Do you look at digital screens during the course of your day? If you do, you’re being exposed to blue light rays. The best way to protect yourself from any harmful side effects is to wear blue light glasses.

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Are You Suddenly Seeing Dark Spots? Here’s What You Should Do

Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s what you need to know about eye floaters, and how Buena Vista Optical can help!

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What Does Lack of Sleep Do to Your Eyes?

While we all know that we should get a good-night’s rest, you may not know how important it is for your eye health! Read on to find out how you can take the proper steps to keep your eyes healthy.

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Is It Okay To Wear Expired Contact Lenses?

Did you know that contact lenses can expire? Well, they can. Wearing contacts past their expiration date - or longer than their prescribed time - can harm your vision. To schedule a contact lens exam, call Buena Vista Optical in Chicago today.

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3 Effective Ways to Relieve Dry Eyes

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's very treatable. Here are tips to help you deal with your dry eye symptoms, along with treatment from your eye doctor.

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5 Eye Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call Buena Vista Optical without delay if you or a loved one experiences any of these eye or vision problems.

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How Hot Weather Affects Your Contact Lenses

Worried about how summer weather affects your contact lenses? Don’t be! Just follow these simple guidelines to keep your eyes safe and healthy in warm weather.

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4 Eye Conditions Linked To Sun Exposure

Before you head outdoors, grab your UV-blocking sunglasses and sun hat to protect your eyes from these 4 eye conditions.

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What Lens Color Is Best For Sunglasses?

In the market for stylish new shades but aren’t sure which lens tint to choose? We’re here to help.

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5 Reasons We Love Photochromic Lenses

Tired of switching between regular glasses and sunglasses? Photochromic lenses darken when you’re outside and lighten when you’re indoors—all the while providing full UV protection. Here are 5 reasons why we at Buena Vista Optical love photochromic lenses.

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The Surge In Cosmetic Procedures During COVID Raises Eye Health Concerns

The increased use of video conferencing due to COVID-19 has had a surprising impact: A boom in cosmetic procedures. Here’s why eye doctors are concerned about the eye health risks these procedures pose.

My Eyelid Hurts, Do I Have a Stye?

Emergency Eye Care in West Lawn, IL First of all, don’t panic! Styes may cause pain, yet they are generally harmless and very rarely have any effects on your vision or eyeball. In addition, they’re pretty common. Most people experience at least one or two styes at some point during...

Should I Get Eyeglasses If Only One Eye Has Blurred Vision?

It's fairly common for people to experience blurred vision in a single eye. While in many cases it's a simple refractive error that requires vision correction, at times it may indicate a more serious issue.

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The Ultimate Halloween Costume

Tips on how to choose the best decorative color contact lenses Not just for Halloween, color contacts transform any so-so costume or outfit into a truly eye-catching ensemble. Add a pair of bloodshot eyes to your ragged zombie garb or match your eyes to your favorite turquoise shirt. Do you...

Que contienen los materiales que usa para limpiar su casa?

La mayoría de nosotros usamos lo básico: El blanqueador, limpiador de horno, atomizador perfumado, brillo para los muebles, limpiador de vidrios. etc. Sabía usted que estos materiales contienen químicos que son tóxicos para su salud? En pequeñas cantidades generalmente no causan mucho daño. Pero cuando usado diariamente o en áreas...

Buena Vista Optical in Chicago, IL

Welcome to Buena Vista Optical, featuring Diana Canto-Sims, the creator and designer of La Vida Eyewear. Buena Vista optical is an eye care clinic and boutique optical that specializes in Primary eye care and hard to fit contact lenses. Founded by Diana Canto-Sims and her husband Dr. Todd W. Sims, Buena...