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What Not to Do Following Cataract Surgery
What Not to Do Following Cataract Surgery
Once the surgeon is finished with your cataract surgery, you will spend time in your hospital room until the doctor has come by to make sure everything is ok. He will then schedule a number of follow up visits to check on the health of your eyes and the success of his work. During this post-operative period you will be required to administer anti-microbial eye drops intended to help speed the healing process. You must also apply corticosteroid drops to keep inflammation down, and cycloplergic drops which will help reduce your sensitivity to bright lights.
Problems to Look For
During the post cataract surgery recovery period you should look out for a number of symptoms that could indicate a problem. Among these are your eye becoming painful and red, pain that becomes steadily worse over time, and any sudden loss of vision. If you experience these symptoms or flashes of light or a severe headache, you need to contact your doctor immediately.
Things You Should Not Do After Your Cataract Surgery
There are several things you should not do following your surgery as they can cause permanent and irreversible damage to your eye. These include:
- Not rubbing or squeezing your eye
- Not allowing water to get into your eye while bathing
- Allow anything other than your eye drops to get into your eye
- Allow anyone or anything to hit you in the face
- Perform any type of vigorous exercise until approved by your doctor
- Drive until your doctor tells you that it is safe to do so
As long as you follow this advice as well as your doctor’s orders to the letter your eye should recovery completely. If your doctor performed the surgery using the phacoemulsification method the recovery period should be between 3 and 4 weeks. If he used a larger incision and closed it using stitches, the recovery period may be as long as 2 to 3 months. But no matter which method he uses the recovery should be full and your eyesight fully restored.
Eye Michigan (Doctors Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey) have been performing corrective optical surgeries for over 30 years, and have extensive experience in the field of eye medicine. Call them today for a free consultation or screening.
Laser Eye Surgery and It’s Costs PART 1
A lot of factors play a role in the cost of LASIK Eye Surgery, which causes variation from clinic to clinic across the nation. These include the experience of the surgeon, your location, whether insurance covers partial costs, and the technology used in the procedure. Eye Michigan has very experienced surgeons and the most modern technology for LASIK surgery. How each of these conditions turn out for you as a customer can project you a bill ranging anywhere from $1000 to $3000 per eye in clinics across the nation. Currently, Eye Michigan offers 0% on the down payment and interest for 12 months. It is a great opportunity for potential customers.
For instance, most insurance companies don’t cover costs for LASIK Eye Surgery, but there are a few in particular that can bargain with our clinic to reduce costs. Without the help of insurance, the only way you can get a generous discount from us is if one needs the surgery to help continue or pursue one’s profession. This could include athletes, those who serve in the military, and more.
The surgery may be quite expensive even for those who live comfortably and make a steady salary. The high cost, however, shouldn’t create an incentive for people to find the cheapest center that provides LASIK Eye Surgery. The cheaper the surgery, the older the technology can be, and the less experienced or less professional the surgeon may be.
New Google Contact Lens to Give Health Updates Instantly
Google has recently made headlines in almost every sector in big business, and this is no exception. They are now developing a new way for people with Diabetes to read their glucose levels. It’ll be done with a smart contact lens, equipped with sensors and reading instruments. The sensors will take the reading from the tears the eyes constantly produce, which will relieve people that suffer from diabetes. The most common way to test now is by a blood sample, which is usually done by a device that pricks a part of the body, causing pain time and time again.
This is just one way companies like Google think outside of the norm and come up with new uses for existing technologies. Who knows what they’ll come up with next.
First and Best LASIK Procedures in Detroit, Michigan
One of the first practices to perform LASIK eye surgery in Detroit was Doctors Grosinger, Spigelman and Grey at Eye Michigan. The doctors took part in the original FDA study which took place starting in October of 1991 and were the first in the entire southeastern region of Michigan to perform the procedure.
Since the initial study there have been millions of people who have undergone LASIK eye surgery and millions have benefited from LASIK surgery. LASIK or laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis is a procedure that reshapes the cornea to improve how light is refracted in the retina of your eye. The result of this procedure is that the light entering the eye is now being focused properly and your vision will be improved so that you will be able to see more clearly. The LASIK procedure has been around since the 1980s when it was done manually with a scalpel. Even with the manual procedure it was highly successful. The success rate for the current procedure is exceptionally high at 95%. The procedure has evolved into a two-step process. First a laser is used to access the cornea tissue. A flap is created on the surface of the cornea that allows an excimer or ultraviolet laser to remove tissue and reshape the cornea. The procedure takes about one hour and requires no hospitalization.
The LASIK procedure has been around for many years and continues to evolve. Millions have had the procedure done on them and have improved their eyesight as a result. Doctors Grosinger, Spigelman and Grey were the first practice to perform LASIK laser eye surgery in Detroit and they still perform some of the most advanced LASIK Procedures available today. You can hear just what their patients have to say here. So call today and we’ll get you started with a consultation!
LASIK Pioneers in Metro Detroit
The City of Detroit has a long and colorful history since its founding over 300 years ago. The city started as a small fur trading post and has grown to be one of the largest cities in America. Detroit is currently the largest city in the State of Michigan. The automotive industry helped to shape this city and brought industry and commerce to this area but what about the LASIK industry?
Laser eye surgery involves removing corneal tissue to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The cornea is the part of the eye that focuses light on the retina. It is similar to a camera lens that will create the image on film. If the shape of the cornea is not perfect then the image will be blurred and the person will require glasses or contacts to see clearly. Laser eye surgery can be done for people who are nearsighted, farsighted and even those who have astigmatism.
Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis or LASIK uses a laser to reshape the cornea. The main difference between PRK and LASIK is that in PRK the top layer of the cornea is scraped away to expose the stromal layer and in LASIK the stromal layer is cut and a flap is folded back. There is a 95% success rate with LASIK and there is no hospitalization required for this procedure. The procedure takes approximately one hour and patients report better vision immediately following the procedure. There have been complications from the surgery and these include haloing and difficulty seeing at night. The advances in this procedure though have made these problems occur much less than when it began.
In summary, the metro Detroit area has many options for laser eye surgery because of the infrastructure that was there during the automotive boom giving the residents of Detroit many options when choosing laser eye surgery.
Like Henry Ford of the Auto industry, doctors Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey of Eye Michigan are pioneers when it comes to LASIK Eye surgery in Metro Detroit and its surrounding areas. Do you think you could benefit from the most leading corrective eye surgery available today? Call (248) 221-1022 or (248)333-3539 today and we will set you up with a consultation at our Bloomfield Hills Office.
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Common Misconceptions of LASIK Eye Surgery
There many common misconceptions of LASIK eye surgery and unfortunately these prevent some people who could benefit from taking advantage of this great development in eye surgery.
Misconception One – My eyesight is too bad for LASIK eye surgery
There are limits to any technology but when it comes to LASIK eye surgery if your are already wearing glasses or contacts to correct your vision then chances are that LASIK will be able to help you. LASIK technology continues to improve and with each advancement in technology the number of people who can benefit also grows.
Misconception Two – I can’t get LASIK because I have astigmatism
This is one of the biggest misconceptions regarding LASIK and is entirely false. LASIK surgery can help nearsightedness, farsightedness and people who have astigmatism.
Misconception Three – I’m too young or old for LASIK surgery
To determine whether or not you are a candidate for LASIK does not depend on your age. All that matters is that your eyes are stable and not changing. There is no upper or lower age limit for LASIK.
Misconception Four – I’ll have to wear glasses after LASIK anyways
A majority of people who have LASIK surgery do not need to wear any prescription glasses after the procedure.
Misconception Five – I can’t risk LASIK, my job depends on my eyesight
LASIK surgery has been approved for pilots, firefighters, and astronauts, all of which rely on their eyesight to perform their job. These professions have found that glasses can be broken and contacts lost so surgically corrected eyesight is a much safer alternative.
Misconception Six – I was told I am not a candidate for LASIK
Even if you were told many years ago you were not a candidate for LASIK it is very likely that you are now. The technology continues to improve and with the new advances we have today you most likely are a candidate with today’s technology.
So, no matter what you’ve thought or heard in the past it may be time to give LASIK surgery another look and see that the common misconceptions of LASIK eye surgery no longer apply to you.
The doctors at Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey are certified experts in the realm of LASIK eye surgery and have been so for over 30 years.
Serving the Metro Detroit area, Eye Michigan are the doctors to call when it’s time for your LASIK eye surgery.
The Latest in LASIK Technology
LASIK or laser assisted in situ keratomileusis is a procedure that uses two types of lasers to access and reshape the cornea of the eye. The result of this procedure is an improvement in many eye conditions that cause vision to be blurry. The procedure has been around since the 1980s and continues to evolve as doctors learn more. The latest in LASIK technology is Wavefront LASIK.
Wavefront LASIK is different from conventional LASIK because of the way the eye is measured for the procedure. Conventional LASIK required the surgeon to objectively measure the eye with handheld instruments or an automated device. These measurements were then applied to the entire reshaping process. The deficiency in this system is that the eye is not uniform so applying the same measurement was not the best option and resulted in less than ideal results for the patient.
Wavefront technology takes a waveprint of the entire eye’s optical system. This system is considerably more accurate than conventional methods and takes hundreds of data points over the entire eye. By taking measurements over the entire eye a map for the LASIK procedure is developed so that the surgery will be more precise. During the procedure the wavescan instrument will monitor and record each correction as it takes place and prevent unnecessary changes from being made. This type of monitoring during the procedure was not possible with conventional LASIK.
The increased precision of the Wavefront LASIK has reduced some of the negative side effects seen during conventional LASIK. Patients are reporting less haloing and night vision problems when they have the Wavefront guided procedure.
Wavefront LASIK is the latest in LASIK technology and has helped to correct the deficiencies of conventional procedures. The Wavefront mapping of the eye makes the LASIK procedure more accurate and reduces the side effects that had been seen with conventional LASIK. Eye Michigan offers the same technology that is referred to as Wavefront tech in that of their Wavelight Allegretto Laser, which offers some of the most precise LASIK eye Surgery in the Metro Detroit area.
Understanding Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are defined as a clouding of the lens of the eye that can impair vision. Cataracts form over time and are generally painless, simply causing blurred or distorted vision. While the exact cause of cataracts is not known, they can appear with age, eye trauma, genetic disease, or a number of other factors. In most cases, cataracts appear in both eyes but it is not uncommon for one eye to develop a cataract faster than the other. Surgery is often recommended if cataracts impair the doctor’s ability to treat other eye ailments and conditions, or if they begin to cause difficulty with performing everyday tasks.
How Cataract Surgery Works
Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure and is performed by a specially trained surgeon called an ophthalmologist. The procedure involves making a small incision near the cornea. Once the incision is made, a microscopic ultrasonic probe is inserted and used to destroy the damaged cornea. The pieces of cornea are suctioned through the same incision point. Once the cornea is removed it is replaced with a synthetic lens. The most commonly used synthetic lens is the monofocal lens, which is the same strength throughout the entire lens. Patients with a monofocal lens will generally need light corrective lenses. Toric lenses are specially designed lenses that can be used to correct astigmatism, however patients with toric lenses will require reading glasses for any up close tasks. Once the artificial lens is inserted, the incision is closed.
Patients can expect to have blurred vision for a few days after surgery. This is normal as the eye is healing and adjusting to the new lens. The doctor may prescribe medicated eye drops or require the patient to wear an eye patch or protective shield during the healing process. Mild itching and discomfort are a normal part of the healing process during the first few days and will fade quickly. Patients will meet with their ophthalmologist several times throughout the healing process, once at two days, a week, and then a month following surgery. The healing process is generally complete within 8 weeks.
Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey have been in their respective fields for a combined 30 + years, and they are some of the most experienced eye doctors in the Metro Detroit area. Come in today for a consultation and find out why so many people trust Eye Michigan for their optical needs. LASIK, Cataracts, you name it – G, S & G will have you seeing clear in no time.