NEW ADDITION TO THE SOLO EYE CARE TEAM:
MS. KIMBERLY BERCHMAN

We would like to introduce and welcome our new Patient Care Coordinator, Ms. Kimberly Berchman. Kimberly joined our SoLo Eye Care Team in April 2006. She has over eight years of healthcare management experience specializing in the field of insurance billing and patient care. Any questions or concerns regarding insurance, scheduling, or satisfaction please contact her at 312-588-5999 or kim@soloeyecare.com.

DR. CASEY APPOINTED TO NEW BOARD POSITION

We are proud to announce that Dr. Casey was elected to Special Children’s Charities Board of Directors. SCC has been the sponsor of Special Olympics Chicago since 1969. Special Children's Charities' primary mission is to promote, foster, and encourage physical and mental health and improvement for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and closely related developmental disabilities. Please visit www.sochicago.org for information on becoming a volunteer or donor for Special Olympics Chicago.

NEW RESEARCH AT SOLO EYE CARE

SoLo Eye Care & Eyewear Gallery has recently been selected as one of 15 sites across the country to take part in a national research project on allergic conjunctivitis. This study will investigate contact lens patients who suffer from allergies. The goal of the research study is to investigate the efficacy of a new drug to increase contact lens comfort. If you experience discomfort with contact lenses due to allergies, this may be the relief you have been looking for. Subjects will be paid for their participation. Drs. Hogan and Steinmetz are honored to be a part of this important study and are excited to offer this unique opportunity to their contact lens patients. If you would like to take part in this study, please contact our office for more information.

LOOK FOR US ON TV

Last month Johnson & Johnson filmed a segment of a commercial at SoLo Eye Care to promote their InfantSee program which provides comprehensive eye evaluations for infants. The television spot features Dr. Bob examining a toddler and educating the infant's father about the InfantSee program. Look for the spot to air in the fall during the Today show and Good Morning America. Reminder: The American Optometric Association recommends that all children should undergo a comprehensive eye examination in their first year of life. Schedule an appointment for your infant or toddler today.

OPTIFREE REPLENISH

ALCON has developed a new and revolutionary multi-purpose contact lens solution, Optifree Replenish. Wetter contacts equals better comfort! This new formulation will allow for better comfort with lens wear and is FDA approved for the use with silicone hydrogel lenses and all soft lenses. Please stop by our office for your next contact lens evaluation and trial with this new product. Available as of February 2006.