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.
Can glaucoma be cured if caught early?
The National Eye Institute projects 4.2 million people in the United States will be inflicted by Glaucoma by 2030. Glaucoma causes damage to the optic nerve. Permanent loss of vision is the result. There are no symptoms so it often goes unnoticed. Early detection is essential. Medication or surgery can slow or thwart further loss of vision. Regular eye exams are vital in helping people retain their sight.
What Do You Envision in 2016?
At Eye Michigan, we visualize for you to enjoy your sight unencumbered by glasses and contacts. Find out more about how LASIK surgery can meet these goals and make this happen for you and learn about financing options available . Contact us for a consultation.
Sincere New Year Wishes
May this year bring good health, success and an abundance of joy.
Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
It is essential and highly recommended to have regular checkups with your ophthalmologist to determine the development and appropriate plan to treat diabetic retinopathy. As diabetic retinopathy progresses, medicine or laser treatment is often needed.
In the event that maculopathy is determined, you may require an additional specialized eye examination. Checkups may include a fluorescein angiography, where a camera and dye are utilized to monitor the blood flow behind the eye. Laser treatment is often used for proliferative diabetic retinopathy and some instances of maculopathy. In cases for maculopathy, intravitreal injections may be required. If laser treatment is not possible due to the advancement of retinopathy, vitreoretinal surgery is a viable option. The goal of treatment is to steady the changes and alterations caused in your eyes due to diabetes.
Do not put off treatment, your eye health is at risk. Make an appointment today.
Merry Christmas
Wishing you much happiness today and throughout the year.