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Treating Glaucoma
Glaucoma currently has no known cure but can be treated to make daily life more manageable.
It is important to note that “glaucoma” does not refer to just one condition but actually to a collection of conditions that cause vision loss over time. Glaucoma is primarily caused by damage to the optic nerve; the nerve that connects the eye to the brain. The damage is typically the result of high eye pressure. Open-angle glaucoma is the most common type and it results in gradual vision loss. However, there are rarer types of glaucoma such as angle-closure glaucoma where medical treatment must be sought immediately.
Glaucoma can be treated with several approaches. There is a collection of prescription drugs that can be administered into the eye as beta-blocking eye drops. The particular drug that may work for your condition will depend on your personal health history, allergies, and current state of your eyes. Sometimes, it is beneficial to use more than one type of these drugs in combination, customizing them so that they are most effective for your particular case. Our doctors take many factors into account when prescribing the right medication for you.
In addition to drops and prescriptions, you may be a good candidate for laser surgery or trabeculoplasty. There are several types of these surgeries including LASIK and the choice will again depend on your particular condition. The reason and main function to perform surgery is to reduce the pressure in the eye, so that damage on the optic nerve is lessened and vision loss is reduced or restored to some degree. Usually, medication is still needed post-surgery to control this pressure, yet the amounts can be significantly lowered and quality of life improved. There is a slightly increased risk in developing cataracts once glaucoma surgery is performed but the benefits of alleviating glaucoma far outweighs the risk. Eye Michigan is committed to providing the most current information for our patients to make the best plan of action for each individual’s situation.
Does LASIK Vision Correction Work?
No! You will not feel pain during LASIK eye surgery. Before beginning, the surgeon will administer a dose of anesthetic eye drops to ensure a comfortable, pain-free procedure. Furthermore, if you need, the surgeon can provide a medication to alleviate any anxiety you may have about the short surgery. Afterward, pain medication can be prescribed depending on your comfort with the recovery process. Most LASIK patients report little to no discomfort in the days following surgery. Please contact us. We can help alleviate these concerns.
5 Tips to Sustain Eye Health
- Eat properly; obesity and diabetes often effects eyesight
- Sleep well and rest your eyes so they can repair and recover
- Avoid environmental pollutants and debris from entering your eyes
- Wear sunglasses that block 100% of both UVA and UVB rays
- Take eye vitamins which have been clinically proven to decrease vision loss for those suffering with Macular Degeneration
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Protect Your Eyes All Year Round
Sunglasses provide your eyes protection from harmful UV rays in all seasons. UV light can harm your retina and cause cataracts. When purchasing sunglasses it is imperative that they block 100% of both UVA and UVB rays. It is also important that they fit your face properly, not just for comfort, but so that UV rays do not slip through the open spaces and reach your eyes.
Common Eye Myth Debunked
“I only need to make an appointment with an eye doctor if I need glasses or if I have a problem with my eyes.”
You should have annual exams with your eye doctor. If you have certain diseases or a family history, you may need to make an appointment more often. Your eyes serve as windows and often diseases are first discovered by your eye doctor.
Vision changes are often gradual. Your eyes are a powerful tool and often work together to compensate for each other if there is a problem. You may not be aware of your loss of vision until you look through a proper lens. We see many eye opening moments when corrected lenses or LASIK surgery is performed. You forget what clear vision looks like.
There are many diseases such as Glaucoma that have no warning signs. According to the American Optometric Association, Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. By visiting your eye doctor regularly, an early treatment plan can be implemented.
Advocate for yourself and your family members and see your eye doctor regularly for an exam.
LASIK Eye Surgery Works!
LASIK is a highly successful and popular surgery used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. 96% of patients reach their desired vision correction immediately or within a day after surgery causing a remarkable drop in their need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Patients are often surprised and report how easy LASIK eye surgery was for them with no stitches or bandages and very little pain associated with their surgery. Most state that their biggest regret is not having LASIK eye surgery sooner. Learn more and make an appointment with one of our ophthalmologists to see if you are a candidate for LASIK.
Hindsight Is 20/20
It is important to get routine eye exams to rule out eye disease. By age 40, eye exams are essential and should be an important part of your annual medical routine. It is imperative to understand that not all eye diseases have signs, or when symptoms do present, it may be too late to completely rectify the problem and permanent vision loss can occur. Do not let this happen to you. Do not jeopardize your eye health, make an appointment with your Eye Michigan eye doctor today.
What Can LASIK Vision Correction Do for You?
Using a laser to reshape the inner cornea, LASIK vision correction has successfully improved the lives of millions of Americans. Consider how enjoyable it would be to live free of awkward eyewear. Wouldn’t it be nice to play sports without fear of breaking your glasses? Wouldn’t it be convenient to never order contact refills again? No longer do you have to struggle to find your glasses to read a good book, or remember to remove your contacts before snuggling up in bed. LASIK vision correction removes the hassle of this simple pleasure of everyday life: clear vision.
Imagine what the world would look like with a refreshed set of eyes! Your life doesn’t have to be restricted because of your vision problem. LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) vision correction can completely resolve your nearsightedness, farsightedness, and even astigmatism. After the simple and painless LASIK procedure is completed, you will quickly realize how much of an impact contacts and glasses had on your everyday life.
With LASIK vision correction, your eyesight can be clear and sharp within minutes. The procedure is so easy that it typically takes between five and fifteen minutes for both of your eyes to be treated. The process is painless, and you are aware and comfortable for the entire procedure. The surgery is so rewarding, that most patients notice a dramatic improvement in their vision immediately after the procedure is completed. After surgery, you can look forward to reading, watching television, driving, and leading an active lifestyle without glasses or contacts.