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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/

http://www.carenewengland.org/healthlibrary/details.cfm?chunkiid=NRCN679902&db=nrcn

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!

Keeping Your Eyes in Good Health, Part 1

September 13, 2013

The quote “Eyes are the window to the soul” holds heavy meaning. Eyesight is a huge part of communication and interaction with the outside world so having healthy eyes is extremely important. Getting routine eye exams at least once every two years is important but there are things you can do at home to keep your eyes healthy.

Healthy Eating

What you consume has an effect on every system in your body including your eyes. A diet that is diverse in colorful fruits and vegetables, low in saturated fat and low in refined sugars is ideal for healthy eyes. Also balanced diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E may reduce the risk of age-related vision problems such as macular degeneration and cataracts.

Reduce Computer Use

Staring at a computer screen can cause many problems such as blurry vision, eye strain, headaches, neck pain and dry eyes. You can help reduce these problems by limiting the amount of time that you spend on the computer every day.

There are many jobs that require people to spend large amounts of time on the computer each day but there are tips you can follow to reduce problems with your eye health.

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

Cataracts – What To Know (Part 2)

Eye Health Symptoms You Cannot Afford to Ignore – Part 2

Keeping Your Eyes in Good Health, Part 1

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