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Expert Profile: Michael J. Wojciak, O.D.

Expertise:  I am an Optometrist with 21 yrs experience. I currently practice primary eye care in Lombard & Schaumburg, Illinois. I specialize in all types of contact lenses. Please forward appropriate questions pertaining to eye exams, glasses or contact lenses only. I will always attempt to be as "specific" as I can on my answers. This is often difficult when the questions do not provide enough information or visual presentation is needed. ***I will reject any question involving self-prescribing of contact lenses or involving contact lens measurements/comparisons (such as changing base curves, measurement comparisons between brands etc). Contact lenses are a medical device and need to be properly fit by your Doctor. Also in respect for patient privacy, I will not answer third party questions, unless a parent or guardian is asking a question about their child.*** I appreciate your confidence.
Education/Credentials: B.S. Biology/Pre-Professional Studies, University Of Notre Dame, 1982. B.S.V.S. Visual Science, Illinois College Of Optometry, 1984. Doctor Of Optometry, Illinois College Of Optometry, 1986. Therapeutic Certification, Illinois College Of Optometry, 1996.

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Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  The new silicon-hydrogel lenses are potentially the best contact lenses available to date. They transmit much more oxygen to the eye. The fitting, measurements and performance of these lenses can not be compared to outdated material/conventional lenses.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  I have had so many questions where patients get hung up and obsessed with their contact lens "base curve" measurement. You can not compare one brands "8.6 base curve" to the next brands "8.6 base curve". Often when a Doctor switches contact lens brands, the base curve readings will be changed. This is OK; and it happens all the time.

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Recent Answers from Michael J. Wojciak, O.D.
2008-08-21  Are the glasses I'm getting really worth it? Hi, It sounds like you have a mild prescription. Based on the info you have provided, I would recommend glasses for night driving and seeing the board if you are in school. 20/25 and 20/30 is not great...
2008-08-19  Contacts & Astigmatism Hi, We use Complete by AMO, Optifree by Alcon & Ultracare by AMO. I have found when it comes to solution there is no "best", just some that are not so "good" (ie patient's report more issues). Usually...
2008-08-14  Ongoing broken blood vessel in eye Hi, If any patient of mine has recurrent conjunctival hemorrhages, they are referred back to their primary care doctor. This can indicate a serious systemic problem. You may start with an ophthalmologist...
2008-08-13  red eyes! Hi Mandy, There are dozens of possible reasons for your eyes to be red. The most common are allergies, sinus problems, lack of sleep, and eyestrain. I would highly recommend getting a complete eye exam...
2008-08-12  contacts Hi Nicole, There are many reasons for your eyes getting red. My best advice is to contact the doctor who fit you with the lenses ASAP. The redness may be normal adaption, but it may also be something...
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