Unfortunately, as we age our eyes and vision change just like the rest of our body. It is vital to keep up with your vision health to detect eye disease and help prevent blindness. As we get older, we are more at risk for eye diseases including cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, corneal disorders, and retinal disorders. [Read more…] about Your Aging Eyes
Sometimes we neglect our eyes, even though they are an essential part of our bodies and allow us to view the world. Here are some things you should be doing to help maintain the health of your eyes. [Read more…] about 10 Tips for Healthy Eyes
Cataracts can cause blindness. If you have cataracts, please know it is much more challenging to remove them to restore sight if they go untreated, making a commonplace surgery much more difficult. Early detection and treatment are vital to preserving your vision. Cataract Awareness Month is a great time to schedule a visit with your ophthalmologist. Contact Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan for an appointment today.
Most people are aware that they need to take care of their physical health, mental health, and even dental health, but what sometimes goes unnoticed is vision health.
Taking care of your eyes is just as important as taking care of the rest of you. Just like your skin, your eyes must be protected from UV rays. Always wear a hat and sunglasses with UV protection when outdoors.
Several eye diseases go unnoticed until they have progressed. Some of these eye diseases can be caused by other health troubles such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
Getting an annual eye exam from your ophthalmologist is the only way to keep up with your vision health and make sure you catch any diseases before they cause partial or total blindness.
During an eye exam, your doctor will test your eye alignment, visual sharpness, your depth perception, and eye movement. They will then dilate your eyes so they can look into them and get a better idea if any other eye diseases are looming.
Once the exam is complete, they will make recommendations on how to treat any abnormalities they find and provide education on preventing further degradation.
There are a few populations who are especially at risk for various eye diseases. As stated before, people with diabetes can have increased trouble with their eyes. Additionally, some people are at additional risk for glaucoma, specifically Mexican Americans 60 or older, African Americans 40 or older, and the general population 60 or older.
If you are ready to take charge of your vision health, contact Grosinger, Spigelman, and Grey, Michigan’s leading eye care physicians, today!
If your eyes are feeling fatigued, there are eye exercises that you can do at home to help improve your vision.
Perform these eye exercises to improve your vision
Palming: Perform this exercise when your eyes need relaxing. This can help reduce eye strain and stress. To do this, cover your eyes with your palms for about 3 minutes, do not apply too much pressure.
Zooming: This exercise can improve your focusing ability. First, stick out your thumb like you are hitchhiking. Slowly move your thumb closer to your face until it is 2 inches away, then stretch your arm back out while maintaining focus on the thumb. Do this exercise for 4 minutes.
Change of focus: This exercise can strengthen your eye muscles by changing focus. Place your thumb 10 inches away from your face and focus on it for 5 seconds, then quickly change your focus to something 20 feet or more away for 5 seconds, and then switch back to your thumb. Do this exercise for 2 minutes.
Infinity Circle: This exercise can improve your eye strength and flexibility. Focus on a wall 10 feet away and imagine an infinity sign or sideways 8. Trace the infinity sign for two minutes, and then trace it in reverse for two minutes.
Blinking: Blinking moistens your eyes which can help you focus longer. For 2 minutes, blink every four seconds. Do this exercise after looking at digital screens for long periods of time.
If you notice any changes in your eyes or vision, don’t wait until your next regular check-up, contact Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey for an ophthalmic appointment today.
Congratulations if you are the proud parent or grandparent of a college graduate! We know this is a big milestone and one to be celebrated. Gift your student with LASIK, the popular vision correction procedure, so they can throw their contacts and prescription lenses away and start their next phase in life with clarity and confidence. Contact our office to see if your student is a candidate. Learn more.
American Diabetes Alert Day brings attention to Diabetic Eye Disease that impacts millions of Americans. Diabetic Eye Disease is not one eye disease, but rather a group of different eye diseases that often affects people with diabetes.
One of the lesser-known facts of diabetes is that over time it can cause damage to your eyes and eventually poor vision or even blindness.
One of the eye diseases that may occur in people with diabetes is Diabetic Macular Edema. Diabetic Macular Edema is a condition where vessels protrude in the eye, leaking fluid or blood, which causes swelling and vision trouble.
Some other common eye diseases that appear in diabetics are glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic Retinopathy damages the blood vessels in the retina, causing vision trouble.
There are some steps you can take to help prevent diabetic eye disease, including managing your diabetes as a whole.
Best practices that you can take to help protect your eyes if you are diabetic include:
Remember that vision trouble with diabetes happens over time, so there is still an opportunity to get back into good health and protect your vision. At first, you might not notice your diabetes affecting your eyes, so it is essential to maintain optimal health and visit your ophthalmologist regularly to protect your eyes in the future.
To schedule a preventative eye exam, contact Grosinger, Spigelman, and Grey, Michigan’s Leading Eye Care Physicians, today!
Keeping your body and eyes healthy can help save your vision as you age. Vision gradually decreases as we grow older, and conditions such as presbyopia may arise. The hardening of the lens causes presbyopia as a part of the natural aging process. The lens becomes less flexible, making it difficult to focus on things near and far. If you want to keep your eyes and vision healthy, here are some tips to follow. [Read more…] about Save Your Vision
AMD affects approximately 11 million Americans and is the chief cause of vision loss and blindness for senior adults. AMD affects the central vision making reading, driving, and watching television more and more difficult. One of the first changes you may notice is blurring of your vision. Early detection is critical to saving your vision. Diminishing sight is not a normal part of aging. It is important to get regular eye exams and contact us if you notice any changes in your vision. Learn the facts.
The most common type of Glaucoma is Open-Angle Glaucoma. This type of glaucoma often has no warning signs or symptoms, and if not detected early, can permanently damage your sight. By the time most people have symptoms, there have already been irreversible damage to the eye. This is yet another reason to visit your ophthalmologist annually, so it can be diagnosed early. Intervention and treatment are key in maintaining your vision. Other types of Glaucoma do have symptoms such as severe pain, which should be treated as an emergency. Contact Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey if you notice any new symptoms or if it is time for your comprehensive eye exam.
