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What to Expect With LASIK Surgery

December 2, 2013

Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, or LASIK, is one of the most commonly performed ocular surgeries. Most people who elect to have the procedure, do so to eliminate the need for corrective lenses such as contacts or glasses. LASIK eye surgery is used to change the shape of the cornea so that it reflects light into the retina properly. Laser eye surgery is primarily used to treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism (irregularly shaped cornea). As with any surgery it is important to have a good understanding of pre-and post-operative care as well as the procedure itself.

Before, During, and After LASIK Surgery

Before laser eye surgery is performed, patients will undergo a thorough examination with an ophthalmologist to determine if surgery is an option. If it is determined that surgery can be performed, a pre-operative care routine is established in the weeks before surgery. Patients who wear contacts, which can change the shape of the cornea, will be instructed to stop wearing them and begin wearing glasses full time for several weeks before the surgery date. In addition to wearing glasses, patients must clean their eyelashes regularly and refrain from using eye makeup a few days before and after surgery. Patients will need to have a ride home as their eyes will be extremely sensitive.

The LASIK procedure is short, with average surgeries lasting between 60-90 minutes from start to completion. Before the surgery begins the patient will be given a mild sedative and anaesthetic eye drops will be applied. The eye is then stabilized and a special tool called a microkeratome is used to cut a small flap in the cornea, which is pushed to the side. A specially designed laser is then used to reshape the cornea and the flap is set back in place.

After surgery, a patient’s eyes will be extremely sensitive. The doctor will prescribe medicated eye drops as well as synthetic tears to keep the eyes moist. In addition to eye drops, patients will be given dark glasses or goggles to protect the eyes from bright lights and rubbing. It is important to follow all instructions given by the ophthalmologist to ensure proper healing. A follow up visit will be scheduled to ensure that the eyes are healing properly.

Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey have been mastering corrective laser eye procedures since the technology’s discovery and beta phase many, many years ago. Now harnessing some of the very best options available (like LenSx and Allegretto), Eye Michigan has the right answer for you so contact us today!

Give The Gift of Lasik – Eye Michigan

November 27, 2013

With Thanksgiving less than a day away, the year’s busy shopping season is in some places already upon us. As unconventional as it may be, perhaps you can give someone something they can really “see” – LASIK eye surgery! Maybe they’ve been talking about it at the dinner table or maybe they’ve had the idea set for some time but can’t come up with the money for such a procedure. Whatever the case may be, you’d be giving someone the gift of sight with this reparative process of LASIK laser correction. With some of best LASIK in Detroit, you can’t go wrong with G, S & G.

Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey have been in the industry for a combined total of over 30 years, and they were the first physicians in the Midwest to perform laser correction or corrective eye surgery. As time and technologies came and went, the doctors have equipped themselves with the latest and best laser systems to give their patients the best overall results.

Just like Thanksgiving’s essential ideals, the idea of giving thanks and praise can be surely followed with a present of LASIK eye surgery by Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey – Michigan’s Leading Eye Care Physicians. If you happen to miss the festivities sure to happen on Black Friday, don’t worry – we offer O% down & interest on LASIK eye surgery for a full 12 months so you can come in at any time.

The sense of taste is one we all use very well on days such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, but the sense of sight can be cherished each and every day. The gift of LASIK eye reparative eye surgery by Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey is something anyone with vision problems can appreciate. Call today for a free screening and evaluation at 248-333-2900.

EMR Optimization and a Successful Practice – Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey LASIK Detroit Center

November 25, 2013

A large number of ophthalmology practices employ an EMR, Electronic Medical Records, system. This system allows doctors to store a patient’s medical records electronically and access them throughout their practice at various computer workstations. With any ophthalmology practice that offers LASIK and other corrective treatments, large numbers of medical records and diagnostic imaging are required for each patient and can be difficult to store and access in conventional means. Most practices use an EMR system to manage their records. The process of EMR optimization can greatly improve the functions of the practice as well as improve patient care.

Eye Michigan is currently in the middle of implementing an all-new EMR system in our office, eliminating time wasted on filling out countless forms, not to mention the trees those forms were made from. Making such a transition will greatly lower Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey’s carbon footprint as well as streamlining the overall visit process making it much faster.

How EMR Optimization Benefits a Practice

EMR optimization makes the best possible use of the system by ensuring that the record management process is streamlined from the moment a patient checks in, to charting medical records, scheduling, and even billing. In addition to streamlining the process, there are several other benefits:

Improved Patient Care – By optimizing a practices EMR system, doctors are able to have better access to patient records for each visit.
Increased Revenue – EMR optimization streamlines the record management process, eliminating work-arounds created by software, and allowing doctors and their staff to focus on greater priorities.
Return on investment – An ophthalmologic practice that participates in EMR optimization will see a greater return on their investment through faster record management and increased automation.
Increased Efficiency – EMR optimization allows for increased automation and improved workflow. It also enables a practices system to communicate more efficiently with outside systems for ease of access to medical records and diagnostic imaging.

Ophthalmology practices offering LASIK and other corrective treatments have seen an increase in productivity by implementing an EMR system. The EMR system revolutionized how doctors stored and accessed their patient’s medical records and diagnostic imaging, enabling them to provide quality care. By optimizing a practice’s EMR software, the system is used to its fullest potential opening doors to increased productivity and greater patient care. This is just one of the many innovations Eye Michigan has brought forth in their many years in operation. In order to treat your patients in the best possible way, you need to adapt with the times to better treat anybody and everybody.

The Allegretto Wave LASIK Treatment – Eye Michigan Grosinger Spigelman & Grey Detroit Lasik Center

November 19, 2013

With a significant portion of the American population requiring the use of corrective lenses, laser eye surgery has seen a rise in popularity. This form of corrective surgery uses special lasers to reshape the surface of the cornea, allowing for sharper vision and reducing the need for corrective lenses. The popularity of laser eye treatment has led to great advances in technology and procedures. One of the latest surgical lasers is the allegretto wave excimer laser.

How The Allegretto Wave Laser Works

The Allegretto wave laser is a cutting edge excimer laser tool used for LASIK eye surgery. This laser uses PerfectPulse technology, which precisely calibrates the laser to your own individual needs. Before reaching your eye, the laser pulse passes through three distinct checkpoints, adjusting the strength of the beam if needed. In addition to calibrating the laser pulse, the allegretto wave laser uses a specially designed eye tracker that will monitor your eye movements up to 200 times a second. If your eye moves out of range, the tracker will stop the laser pulse from firing and wait until your eye moves back in range. Wavefront guided technology allows the allegretto wave laser to make an extremely detailed map of your eye. This map allows the laser to read a larger optical zone than older generation lasers allowing it to preserve more corneal tissue and eliminate halos and glare.

This excimer laser treatment reduces the amount of glare or halos during night vision that many standard LASIK patients report. The allegretto wave laser allows for a gradual transition and a more natural cornea shape upon completion of the surgery. The gradual transition eliminates halos and glare that have been reported in patients treated with an older generation LASIK excimer laser. Patients who have received allegretto wave LASIK treatment also report sharper vision.

Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey is the first and only eye care center in Southeastern Michigan to own an ALLEGRETTO WAVE™ laser. We have provided the information on this page to show why our eye care experts rely on this advanced piece of equipment to provide residents in and around Detroit and Bloomfield Hills with LASIK vision correction of unsurpassed quality.

A Thoughtful Letter From The Waterford Senior Center

November 12, 2013

Dr. Grosinger, Dr. Spigelman and Dr. Grey,

The Waterford Senior Center and the Waterford School District wish to express our gratitude for your sponsorship of the Oakland Press special edition last week. You participation helped us publicize our center and commemorate 40 years of service in our community!

We appreciate your partnership and the active support you give to the Waterford Senior Center. You have played an important role in our success as we pursue our mission to promote healthy lifestyles for seniors and their families. We value your commitment to programs that enrich the lives of older adults in our community.

Thank you again for your continued friendship and support,

Erin Asdell

Coordinator, Waterford Senior Center

Supervisor, Encore Adult Day Services

Maureen Margraf

Coordinator, Waterford Senior Center

Supervisor, Programs and Nutrition

Orcam Camera Technology Helping Visually Impaired Everywhere – Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey Eye Michigan LASIK Cataracts Surgeons

November 5, 2013

While there has been much medical advancement for the visually impaired in the last decade or so, the device known as Orcam seems to be in a class of its own. A little camera backed by a powerful processor, Orcam helps people with visual ailments get around by literally reading aloud to them. The camera reads words, places and faces while sending said information back to the viewer via a bone-conduction ear-piece.

Developed in 2010 in Israel, Orcam has quickly picked up a fan base around the world. Videos showing real-time Orcam use show an Orcam employee using the device around a busy city. As she wanders from location to location, the Orcam device comes in handy on multiple locations reading street signs, menus and even crosswalk signals. The video shows real hope for people who have visual problems in that they would eventually not need a caretaker or seeing-eye dog anymore.

Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey have always promoted advancements and innovations towards helping people see and Orcam is a prime example of such an achievement. With further development and availability, it would be a tremendous feat to offer such a fantastic product directly from Eye Michigan. This is a device that would help people all over the world.

At $2,500, the device can be seen as an investment into one’s future. With seeing-eye dogs costing as much as 42,000, Orcam is a steal compared to such a steep price. Not everybody has that kind of money to use on such an expense, and now with Orcam, you won’t have to. Is Orcam the future? As with any new product, I’m sure there are bugs and kinks to iron out, but in the end we firmly believe that this is an answer for people with drastic visual impairments.

Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey are Michigan’s Leading Eye Care Physicians with a combined total of over 30 years’ experience in the field. Serving areas such as Troy, Birmingham and Bloomfield, Eye Michigan were some of the first doctors in the metro Detroit area to offer LASIK laser eye surgery and continue to pioneer in the newest and best eye surgeries such as Cataract Surgeries, Allegretto Wave systems and other procedures.

Cataracts – What To Know (Part 2)

October 21, 2013

Treatment for Cataracts

When cataracts interfere with daily life, treatment decisions must be made. Your ophthalmologist conducts a thorough examination to document the location of the cataracts. Both the doctor and patient need to decide if removal will make a difference in the individual’s quality of life.

Surgical removal is necessary to clear the cloudy lens. Pills, eye drops and ointment will not control or cure cataracts. Lasers are not always an effective solution, either.

Cataract Surgery

This surgery is relatively easy and fast – taking only about an hour. Today, most surgeons perform cataract removal on an outpatient basis due to all of the technological advances available to them. The hospital stay of yesteryear is no longer necessary.

This is a very safe surgery with a 95 percent success rate. You will meet the anesthesiologist before surgery and receive an intravenous solution with a sedative. The eye is made numb so the pupil will dilate. You will be awake (sort of) during the procedure and an instrument keeps your eyelids open during surgery.

Lens Removal and Replacement

The surgeon makes a small incision on the eye surface, which makes a space big enough to remove the disease lens using sound waves and some suction. Once removed, a permanent lens replaces the troublesome lens by expanding in place after insertion. The incision tends to seal itself, but a few patients had to leave the hospital with some small stitches.

Over-the-counter pain relief usually relieves any discomfort around the eye. You will be told to avoid strenuous activity, especially heavy lifting, and get plenty of rest. Vision improves after surgery and, within a month, you will be able to get a new prescription for eyeglasses.

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Information Resources:

http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/cataract_facts.asp

http://www.electricscotland.org/showthread.php/4127/People-Who-Have-Cataract-Surgery-Live-Longer

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cataracts/DS00050/DSECTION=symptoms

http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/articles/eyes-and-vision/protecting-your-eye-health/print/

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Eye Health Symptoms You Cannot Afford to Ignore – Part 2

October 9, 2013

Inflamed Eyes

Pink eyes, severely dry eyes or trauma caused to the eye can cause the eyes to be inflamed. But inflamed eyes may also be a symptom of an autoimmune disorder. Because autoimmune disorders cause the body to attack healthy cells and tissues, the tissues surrounding the eyes may be affected as well.

Eyes with Silver or Copper Hues

More than 20 percent of the people do not know they have high blood pressure. Sometimes, the symptoms are not severe enough and can go undetected. An eye doctor looking into your eyes will be able to spot the silver and copper arteries in your eyes, an indication of high blood pressure. Undetected high blood pressure can cause the arteries in the retina to harden and increase risks of heart attack and stroke.

A mole in the Inner Layer of Eye

Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause damage not just to the skin but the eye as well. Unprotected exposure to the sun may cause the inside of the eyeball to develop cancer, a condition known as eye melanoma. This appears as a single round or oval lump in the inner layer of the retina. Unless eye melanoma is detected earlier, it can quickly spread to the surrounding tissues, compromising vision.

The above list is by no means exhaustive. Regular eye checkups will help you maintain eye health as well as alert you of any medical problems, that may otherwise go undetected. If you feel that you are in need of a consutation regarding your eyes, please contact Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey to schedule one today at (248) 333-2900.

Eye Care for Dry Eyes Pt. 2

October 2, 2013

(Continued from Part 1)

Eye Drops
Over-the-counter eye drops have been used effectively to treat mild cases of dry eyes. Depending on your eye health and condition, consult your eye doctor as to which type of eye drops is best for you. Preservative eye drops (preservatives added to prolong shelf life) come in a bottle with a screw-on top for repeated use. While it is often cheaper to buy preservative eye drops, they may also cause eye irritation. Non-preservative eye drops come in single-use vials and you can use it more frequently as opposed to a maximum of four times a day for preservative eye drops. For more lasting relief, you may want to consider using ointment. They help to moisturize eyes more effectively but if you use it during the day, it may cloud your vision. As such, eye ointment is best used just before bedtime.

Medical Treatment
In some severe cases of dry eyes, the eye doctor may suggest closing your eye duct partially or fully to stop the tears from leaving the eye too quickly. You may call it a conservation effort. Tiny silicone plugs, known as punctual plugs are inserted into tear ducts. In some cases, doctors may prefer to use heat to seal the drainage area, effectively closing the tear duct. Known as thermal cautery, it is more permanent.
If you wear contact lenses, ask your doctor about special contact lenses such as bandage lenses or corneal shields. They help to reduce tear loss and keep moisture in.
Use these effective ways to keep dry eyes in check. To ensure your eyes are in optimal health, it is advisable to schedule regular eye checkups and seek help for any existing eye condition.

Eye Care for Dry Eyes Pt. 1

September 25, 2013

Dry eyes are often characterized by discomfort, redness, blurred vision, eye fatigue, sensitivity to light, and sometimes a burning or sandy sensation. The condition may be due to reduced production of tears or poor quality of tears that fail to lubricate the surface of eyes effectively. Although dry eyes is not a major health problem, prolonged dry eyes may cause complications such as chronic eye infections, scarring of the eye surface, eye inflammation and reduced quality of life. But why let dry eyes become a perennial problem? Eye-care practitioners agree that there are a number of effective ways to control dry eyes.

Lifestyle Changes

Sometimes, you can easily banish dry eyes by changing certain lifestyle habits. Dry, hot or windy conditions can exacerbate dry eyes. To combat the dry environment, consider using a humidifier. Wearing wraparound glasses or protective goggles may also prevent eyes from drying in harsh and arid conditions.

Certain medications, notably allergy and cold medications can significantly dry out eyes or worsen existing dry-eye condition. Talk to your doctor about reducing or limiting use.

Do you spend long hours on the computer? Or do you work with tasks that require concentration? Such activities may cause you to blink less often, which in turn can reduce moisture on your eye surface. Make a conscious effort to look away from the task at hand and allow your eyes to relax and blink. Eye doctors suggest looking up every 10 to 15 minutes.

Foods inevitably play an important part in promoting eye health. Taking foods rich in fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids) help to reduce eye inflammation. These foods include various coldwater fish such as salmon, sardines, tuna and mackerel and vegetable oils such as olive oil, flaxseed oil and soybean oil.

Thank you for reading and stay tuned for part 2!

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Orcam Camera Technology Helping Visually Impaired Everywhere – Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey Eye Michigan LASIK Cataracts Surgeons

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