Larson Eye Center is focused on pediatric ophthalmology and child vision. We are a leading center in Chicagoland dedicated to providing the best eye care for children. Katherine Hare, MD is our pediatric ophthalmology specialist serving the greater Chicagoland area.

KATHERINE HARE, M.D.
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Adult Strabismus

Dr. Hare has a special interest in routine, medical and surgical eye care for children ages 0-18 including Amblyopia, Strabismus, excess tearing, drooping lid and kindergarten eye exams.

Guidelines for Childhood Eye Exams
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus agree that all children should have their eyes examined by the pediatric or family doctor at birth and at all regular check-ups before school. At the age of 3 to 4, the exams should include vision testing using acuity charts.

Contact lenses are used to correct the same conditions that eyeglasses correct:

• Myopia (nearsightedness);
• Hyperopia (farsightedness);
• Astigmatism (blurred vision due to the shape of the cornea);
• Presbyopia (inability to see close up).

Millions of people around the world wear contact lenses, more than 24 million in the United States alone. Depending on your lifestyle, your motivation and the health of your eyes, contact lenses may provide a safe and effective alternative to eyeglasses when used with proper care and maintenance. The health of your eye surface and tear film are very important to your comfort and the clarity of your vision when you are wearing contacts.

Larson Eye Center is very pleased to be participating providers for VSP, Eye Med and Humana VCP vision insurances.

Contact Lens Services

• Fittings For All Ages
• Soft / Gas Perm/ Toric Lenses
• Multi-Focal / Bi-Focal Lenses
• Ortho K / Specialty Lenses

Achieve Excellence in Vision Correction with Larson Eye Center in Hinsdale and Downers Grove, Illinois

Have you ever wanted to get rid of your glasses or contacts? Have you ever wanted to play sports and be able see without the hassle of glasses? Do you get frustrated when your glasses fog up? If you answered YES to these questions you should consider LASIK eye surgery. LASIK has helped millions of people to see without glasses and contacts and has been determined safe by the American Academy of Ophthalmology after a 10-year effectiveness study. With LASIK eye surgery at Larson Eye Center you can achieve your personal best vision. If you are seeking a Chicagoland LASIK eye surgery specialist we have vision correct staff that can answer any of your questions. Additionally you can complete our LASIK self-evaluation test and one of our LASIK coordinators will be happy to call you back. At Larson Eye Center, our focus is on helping you achieve your very best vision. Offering state-of-the-art technology and unparalleled patient care, Larson Eye Center can provide you with world class LASIK surgeons and excellence in patient care.

What Does LASIK Fix
LASIK corrects vision by changing the shape of the cornea when treating nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. The excimer laser is the critical piece of laser equipment used to reshape the cornea. For more information regarding what happens in the LASIK procedure and the modern technology used at Larson Eye Center click here.

One of the leading causes of vision loss in adults 55 and older is a cataract. Although cataracts are a natural aspect of aging and they can really impact your vision. The good news is they are highly treatable. In fact, our surgeons at Larson Eye Center are cataract specialists who have helped many patients achieve dramatic improvement in vision from cataract surgery with excellent success. If you are seeking a Chicagoland cataract surgeon we would love to provide you with a custom cataract consultation to review the entire process and decision you will need to make regarding lens implants.

You may be a candidate for Botox® if you have lines or deep grooves along your forehead between your eyebrows, or around the corners of your eyes (crow's feet) that bother you. Botox injections are a temporary solution for reducing the appearance of lines and can last anywhere from 3-5 months. You may return to normal activities immediately following your appointment. It usually takes 3-4 days to see the effects of Botox. Botox can also be used to treat overactive sweat glands in the armpits as well as help in the treatment of Migraine headaches. On an occasional patient Botox is used in the mouth area to decease the appearance of vertical lip lines.

Reasons for Considering a Botox Treatment:

• Excessive facial wrinkles.
• Large wrinkles or furrows in your forehead.
• Small wrinkles or "crow's feet" around your eyes.
• A vertical "frown line" between your eyebrows.