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Twice as Fast With Better Results – New Allegretto Laser
We now have the newer model of the Allegretto Laser. We had the 200hz but now have the 400hz. Twice as fast with better results. It is the first one in South Eastern Michigan. We are ablr to provide Dry Eye Laser Treatment.
The WaveLight® Allegretto Wave® Eye-Q Laser was designed based on an idea that was once only imagined: a system with shortened surgery times, innovative and reliable eye-tracking, and a clear ergonomic concept.
- High-Speed 400 Hz Eye Tracking
- Thermal Optimized Shot Distribution
- Cross line projector provides precise centration
Together, these innovations allow the WaveLight® Allegretto Wave® Eye-Q Laser to provide improved patient comfort and excellent clinical results. [Read more…] about Twice as Fast With Better Results – New Allegretto Laser
Coffee Associated With Glaucoma
Based out of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, the researchers followed 78,977 women and 41,202 men, all initially without glaucoma who’d had eye examinations from the 1980s until 2008. They asked them all about their coffee (and other caffeine) habits, then compared them to their medical records if they reported a history of glaucoma, looking specifically for diagnoses of exfoliation glaucoma. They also counted diagnoses of “exfoliative glaucoma suspect.” That included patients who had high pressures in their eyes, changes in their optic nerve, and/or visual field problems. They pooled the data from the cohorts via meta-analysis. [Read more…] about Coffee Associated With Glaucoma
10-minute surgery can change your life
When cataract surgery successfully removes the veil from your eyes, the return of clear vision might make you feel like Dorothy travelling from black-and-white Kansas to Technicolor Oz — or The Dr. Oz Show.
And getting to see and understand what you’ve been missing isn’t just a boost for the spirits.
It turns out that it’s a much bigger overall health game-changer with some surprising benefits.
Most cataract surgery is done on folks older than 65 (almost half will have it), and being able to see clearly again (the procedure is more than 90 per cent successful) prevents falls and hip fractures. [Read more…] about 10-minute surgery can change your life
Cataracts are common, but easily treatable
Cataract, a clouding of the lens of the eye, is the leading cause of vision loss in people older than 55. More than half have some degree of cataract development, and more than half of people over age 80 either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.
If you smoke, have diabetes, or have a family history of cataracts, you’re at increased risk for developing them yourself. In 2009 researchers identified several genetic mutations that are associated with age-related cataracts. [Read more…] about Cataracts are common, but easily treatable
Cataract Rates are on the Rise in Americans Age 40 and Older
The incidence of cataracts in the U.S. has risen 19 percent since 2000, impacting nearly 25 million Americans age 40 and older.[i] In fact, more than half of all Americans will develop cataracts by age 80, according to Prevent Blindness America’s Vision Problems in the U.S. report. In response, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeSmart program is educating the public about cataract risk factors, detection and treatment options during Cataract Awareness Month.
Cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens, which can make it more difficult to focus light onto the eye’s retina – the light-sensitive tissue that sends images to the brain. Cataracts, a natural part of aging, are the most common cause of vision loss in the U.S. They typically develop slowly, so symptoms may not be immediately apparent. Over time, cataracts can cause vision to become blurry, cloudy, dull, or dim, and can interfere with daily activities. [Read more…] about Cataract Rates are on the Rise in Americans Age 40 and Older
Is it moving or just an illusion?
Dr. Spigelman Chosen for the Hour Magazine Top Docs 2012
Dr. Spigelman Chosen for the Hour Magazine Top Docs 2012. Winners were selected in online balloting by their fellow M.D.s and D.O.s.
- Name: Spigelman, Alan Victor
- Specialty: Ophthalmology
- Hospital: Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Spigelman Alan V MD Facs Receives 2012 Best of Bloomfield Hills Award
Spigelman Alan V MD Facs has been selected for the 2012 Best of Bloomfield Hills Award in the Ophthalmology Physicians category by the Bloomfield Hills Award Program.
Each year, the Bloomfield Hills Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Bloomfield Hills area a great place to live, work and play. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2012 Bloomfield Hills Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity.
Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Bloomfield Hills A ward Program and data provided by third parties. About Bloomfield Hills Award Program The Bloomfield Hills Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Bloomfield Hills area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
The Bloomfield Hills Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.
SOURCE: Bloomfield Hills Award Program
LASIK – Laser in Situ Keratomileusis
Laser in Situ Keratomileusis is a procedure that employs the use of a laser under a corneal flap to reshape the cornea i.e. the transparent layer covering the eye. The position under a corneal flap is referred to as ‘in situ’, while the reformation of the cornea is keratomileusis. A specialized excimer laser is used and the procedure is applied to treat refractive errors and enhance vision to do away with the need for eye lenses. Ioannis Pallikaris is widely recognized for the advancement of LASIK in 1991, although the excimer laser had been used in previous years.
The LASIK surgery is an elaborate procedure in which the surgeon first creates a corneal flap with the use of a micrkeratome. This slight flap is opened to reveal the corneal tissues, after which the cornea is restructured into a predetermined pattern that is unique for each individual using an excimer laser. The corneal flap is then replaced on the corneal tissues.
Refractive errors occur in the eye when the power of the cornea and that of the lens are not compatible with the physical length of the eye, and this surgery is used to correct these occurrences.
a) Short-sightedness/Myopia – In these cases, the refractive error causes distant objects to appear blurry and out of focus while closer objects remain more apparent.
b) Long-sightedness/Hyperopia – The refractive error in these cases causes objects that are close to the eye to be blurry and out of focus, while those at a distance remain clearer.
c) Astigmatism – Thos refers t the disfiguration of either the cornea or lens shape. This results in multiple images appearing on the retina, and objects appear blurry whether they are near or far. It is common for people to have a blend of myopia or hyperopia with astigmatism.
The Effects of Spectacles and Contact Lenses
Eye lenses are employed to bend light rays in a bid to recompense for the refractive error involved. They are not corrective measures, and eye surgery is purposed to eliminate the need for such lenses.
Aging and its Effect on Vision:
When we are young, our eyes can alter their shape and power so that we can focus on close objects naturally as our eye lens changes power. With age, the lenses of our eyes stiffen and their aptitude to change shape and power is reduced, resulting in a condition referred to as presbyopia. This gives rise to the need for spectacles designed for reading, and doing other activities that require us to see objects that are nearer to the eye. While LASIK cannot be used to treat presbyopia, some other techniques can work e.g. monovision, which treats one eye to see closer objects better while the other is treated to see distant objects better.