LASIK Eye Surgery is a wonderful present for those still wearing contacts or glasses. Treat your loved one to the gift of vision this holiday season. Contact Eye Michigan to find out more.
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Maintain Optimal Eye Health
Your eyes are a vital part of your overall health. To maintain optimal eye health and ensure that your vision is at its best, visit your ophthalmologist regularly. Many are unaware that they have vision problems or disease until they consult their eye doctor who performs a complete dilated eye examination. In some cases like glaucoma, diabetic eye disorder, and age associated macular degeneration, there are no warning signs. They can only be determined and diagnosed through a visit to the ophthalmologist.
Inform the ophthalmologist about your family history on eye health because some problems may be inherited. This helps the ophthalmologist determine your risk factors for certain eye conditions. Eating fruits and vegetables, specifically green leafy vegetables and fish rich in omega-3, and maintaining a healthy weight, contributes to helping keep your eyes in good condition and reduces the risk of eye disease. It is also suggested to stop smoking because smoking is associated with increasing your chance of developing macular degeneration, cataract, and optic nerve disorders. Ask your ophthalmologist about eye vitamins that have been clinically proven to aid in reducing vision loss from macular degeneration.
There is much that can be done to be proactive and to take charge of your eye health. Eye Michigan looks forward to your visit.
Happy Hanukkah
May the miracle of Hanukkah bring peace and love to all this holiday season.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing you a season filled with an abundance of beauty and happiness.
Check in with Your Loved One This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is an occasion when families are often together for the first time in quite a while. This makes the holiday an opportune time to connect with aging family members to see if they have had the proper medical check-ups. Ask your loved one when they have last seen their ophthalmologist. As we grow older, our eyes age. Many diseases can be treated if caught early. Visiting your eye doctor regularly can help prevent loss of vision or blindness.
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LASIK Cataract Surgery
Conventional cataract surgery is highly reliant on the skill and experience of the eye surgeon. A lance is used to make an incision in the eye region between the sclera and cornea so that the eye surgeon may fragment and eradicate the cataract at the back of the pupil. The ophthalmologist then uses an intraocular lens (IOL) to take the place of the murky natural lens.
With LASIK Cataract Surgery, the eye surgeon creates an accurate surgical plan with a 3-D picture of the eye. This allows for the incision to be exact in location, deepness, and length. Through the 3D image and laser, the incision can be executed precisely which reduces risk of error, infection and complications. Many studies have been completed that have proved and concluded that this procedure works more effectively with LASIK. The IOL is better centered under this procedure which is an important determinant for final visual results.
Dry Eyes: Symptoms, Treatment
Tears are very important for lubricating your eyes and washing away foreign objects. Dry eyes occur when the eye is not able to generate enough tears for lubrication. This problem increases with age but can be due to other factors such as: sun exposure, a dry environment, smoking, eye surgery, disease, and hormonal changes.
The most common symptoms of dry eyes include: blurred eyesight, redness in the eye, and light sensitivity. There are several tests which can diagnose and determine dry eye syndrome which are performed by an eye doctor.
Often artificial tears are used to treat this eye condition. It is recommended to consult your ophthalmologist to be diagnosed and treated with the best artificial tears for your particular condition.
Some helpful tips to prevent dry eyes include: avoid smoking and air conditioning, use a humidifier during the winter months, limit cold and allergy medicines if possible, and blink more often.