tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59676270781028175592024-03-13T08:50:30.331-04:00Eye OpenerNews, Promotions, Events, Eye Health Tips and More from TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847432518426933755noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967627078102817559.post-40186791914477283482014-10-08T09:51:00.000-04:002018-02-08T13:21:02.970-05:00How the Femtosecond Laser is Improving Cataract Surgery<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tYnx361SsBo/VDU_w97QYGI/AAAAAAAAAP4/L-8O7RWTv3w/s1600/photo-a-581x307%2Brev.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tYnx361SsBo/VDU_w97QYGI/AAAAAAAAAP4/L-8O7RWTv3w/s1600/photo-a-581x307%2Brev.jpg" width="400" /></a>For people over the age of 40, cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in the world. This clouding of the eye’s natural lens, lying behind the iris and the pupil, affects more than 20 million Americans age 40 and older. Furthermore, over 50% of those 80 and older have cataracts. For some, cataracts can be hard to detect, as humans are able to adapt to them. If left untreated, the cataract can become worse and lead to blindness – which makes surgery and treatment needed. Fortunately, cataracts are very treatable and the femtosecond laser makes the surgery more precise and effective than ever.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">Since cataracts are an age-related condition – an estimated 60% of Americans will develop one in their lifetime – it’s important to have eye exams as you age. Symptoms of cataracts include blurred vision, sensitivity to light, loss of depth perception, and change of color in the pupil. However, you’ll need an eye doctor to officially diagnose you with cataracts through a comprehensive eye exam. Specialty Eye Institute use a visual activity test with the letter eye chart at various distances, a pupil dilation test, and a tonometry test to measure the fluid pressure within the eye. If a cataract is diagnosed, a determination of what kind of surgery and treatment is needed. This is based on your level of astigmatism. “My goal as a surgeon, when indicated, is to reduce levels of astigmatism,” says Dr. Paul Ernest, founder of Specialty Eye Institute. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The Femtosecond Laser</span></b></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.myalcon.com/products/surgical/lensx-laser/images/alcon_cataract_lensx_equipment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://www.myalcon.com/products/surgical/lensx-laser/images/alcon_cataract_lensx_equipment.jpg" width="159" /></a><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;">There are varying options for treating cataracts. Early on, glasses and contact lenses can make do. As cataracts progress and worsen, surgery is needed. Revolutionary technology behind the femtosecond laser has made cataract surgery more precise and effective than ever. “No matter how good the surgeons are at making circular openings by hand, it can’t beat the laser,” says Dr. Ernest. When performing the surgery, a circular opening needs to be made to remove the capsule surrounding the lens for cleaning. The laser is able to make a precise 4.7-millimeter opening. The laser is also able to get inside the lens while the capsule is still intact to break it up into 48 small pieces. This makes the surgeon expend less energy to go and clean out the cataract. Using less energy means less swelling. The patient is better off the more the cataract is pretreated with the laser. Furthermore, the precise accuracy of the femtosecond laser renders superior decreases in astigmatism. The technology behind the laser is similar to what is used in Lasik surgery and its adaption to be used in cataract surgery occurred in 2010. Thanks to this technology, the operation is more precise than ever. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;">Contact </span></b><span style="font-size: 16.6667px;"><b>Specialty Eye Institute</b></span><b><span style="font-size: 13.0pt;"> for more information or to schedule your appointment.</span></b></div>
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<![endif]-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847432518426933755noreply@blogger.com4Jackson, MI, USA42.245869 -84.40134619999997842.1518205 -84.562707699999976 42.3399175 -84.23998469999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967627078102817559.post-2003115499571096322013-02-05T15:58:00.001-05:002018-02-08T13:22:50.515-05:00Specialty Eye Institute Doctor Celebrates 5 years of Dedicated Service<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 16.6667px;">Specialty Eye Institute</span> is pleased to announce that Dr. Raphael Addiego is celebrating his 5 year anniversary with the company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dr. Addiego, a specialist in retina and diabetic eye care, sees patients in SEI’s Lansing and Battle Creek offices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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When asked why he became a physician, Addiego said, “My father was a traditional family doctor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was inspired by his ability to touch the lives of individual patients and our community as a whole, and hope to live up to his genuine example of kindness and service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My vision is to make the greatest contribution I can to the quality of vision and lives of others, in providing dedicated service to those I am asked to help.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Dr. Addiego is a graduate of Jefferson Medical School at Thomas Jefferson University and is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.6667px;">Specialty Eye Institute</span> offers comprehensive eye care services in 10 locations throughout Michigan and Ohio. Treatments include diseases of the eye, cataracts, corneal disease, glaucoma, dry eye, macular degeneration, diabetic eye care, Blepharoplasty, and laser vision correction. For more information about <span style="font-size: 16.6667px;">Specialty Eye Institute</span>, please call (877) 852-8463 or visit www.specialtyeyeinstitute.com.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847432518426933755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967627078102817559.post-42207903072095060332013-01-09T16:24:00.000-05:002013-01-09T16:25:19.804-05:00January is Glaucoma Awareness MonthJanuary is National Glaucoma Awareness Month - Glaucoma is the 2nd leading cause of blindness worldwide. Glaucoma is known as the silent thief of vision because there are often little or no signs or symptoms of the disease until severe vision loss has occurred. Check out this short video clip for an overview on this disease.<br />
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Bart Hawley interviews Drs. Kevin Lavery and Paul Ernest about the decision to move the <span style="font-size: 16.6667px;">Specialty Eye Institute</span> Corporate Office to Jackson from Ann Arbor.
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PY-ZBFDZQdg?rel=0" width="560"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847432518426933755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967627078102817559.post-55129410953889349622012-10-05T15:42:00.001-04:002012-10-05T15:44:11.965-04:00Dr. Ernests appears on Take 5 Talk Show in Grand Rapids<br />Dr. Ernest discusses the LenSx laser for cataract surgery.
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surgeon Kevin Lavery, MD, of <span style="font-size: 16.6667px;">Specialty Eye Institute</span>, announced that he
is now providing the iStent</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">®</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
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treatment option to reduce eye pressure for patients with both cataracts and
glaucoma. Dr. Lavery is the first surgeon in Michigan to perform surgery using
the iStent</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">®</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">technology. This technology will be a great benefit to
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">The iStent</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">®</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">is FDA-approved for use in conjunction with cataract
surgery to reduce eye pressure in adult patients with mild to moderate
open-angle glaucoma currently being treated with glaucoma medicine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In clinical trials, iStent</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">®</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> has been shown to safely reduce eye pressure, which
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">The eye
drops used to treat glaucoma can be difficult to administer and expensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With iStent</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">®</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">many
patients will need less medicine to control their eye pressure and some may not
need prescription eye drops at all. “When pressure in the eye is out of
control, it can increase the risk of permanent vision loss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I consider iStent</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">®</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">an important advancement in protecting against vision
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">iStent</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">®</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">is the smallest medical devise ever approved by the
FDA, and is placed in a patient’s eye during cataract surgery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dr. Lavery went on to say, “It is so small,
you are unable to see or feel it after the procedure is done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although you won’t even know iStent</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">®</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">is there, it will be working to help reduce your eye
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">This iStent</span><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;">® </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">technology</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">is another
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</span>In 2011, SEI surgeons were the first in Michigan to obtain the LenSx</span><span style="font-size: 8pt;">®</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;">
laser, the first FDA approved laser for use inside the eye.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>LenSx</span><span style="font-size: 8pt;">®</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> provides
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 16.6667px;">Specialty Eye Institute</span> offers comprehensive eye care services in 10
locations throughout Michigan and Ohio. Treatments include diseases of the eye,
cataracts, corneal disease, glaucoma, dry eye, macular degeneration, diabetic
eye care, blepharoplasty, and laser vision correction. For more information
about <span style="font-size: 16.6667px;">Specialty Eye Institute</span>, or to schedule an appointment, please
call 1-877-852-8463 or visit <a href="http://www.specialtyeyeinstitute.com/">www.specialtyeyeinstitute.com</a>. </span></div>
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July. With eye injuries accounting for 17% of those injuries
in 2011 make sure you protect your vision this holiday. With the fourth of July just
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The best option for correcting cataracts is surgery. But not just any cataract surgery – The LenSx® laser is the first FDA-approved laser for use inside the eye. This sophisticated piece of equipment, which makes cataract surgery safer, is the most precise and the most effective for the majority of patients. <span style="font-size: 16.6667px;">Specialty Eye Institute</span> is the first in Michigan to offer their patients this advanced treatment. The precision of the laser allows patients to have customized vision with multifocal lenses. Patients can now choose to have vision for distance, intermediate, and near without glasses.<br />
<a href="http://www.paulernestmd.com/sites/default/files/2012%20June%20Healthcare.pdf">Read the Full Article</a> published in the June issue of the <a href="http://www.jacksonmagazine.com/">Jackson Magazine</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847432518426933755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967627078102817559.post-36769138768023984522012-03-26T12:25:00.001-04:002018-02-08T13:53:26.329-05:00Specialty Eye Institute Moves Corporate Office<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GVZcSeZPuyU/T3CWh-LLriI/AAAAAAAAAIE/UHSLE8a508o/s1600/photo3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GVZcSeZPuyU/T3CWh-LLriI/AAAAAAAAAIE/UHSLE8a508o/s200/photo3.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16.6667px;">Specialty Eye Institutes'</span> Ann Arbor corporate office has relocated to Jackson. SEI purchased a building at 850 West North Street, where it houses approximately 25 employees who handle billing, scheduling, accounting, and other business functions for the company’s 10 ophthalmologic centers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wMJJU9FGD2c/T3CWXphFTJI/AAAAAAAAAH0/ktvnGZVtvRQ/s1600/photo1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wMJJU9FGD2c/T3CWXphFTJI/AAAAAAAAAH0/ktvnGZVtvRQ/s200/photo1.JPG" width="200" /></a>“SEI was founded in Jackson in 1979. We are happy to be back here where it all started,” said SEI Vice President.<br />
</span><span style="font-size: small;">Also located in Jackson, is SEI’s medical office at 1116 West Ganson. This location has the highest volume of patients in the company, seeing as many as 30,000 patients a year. “We are excited to have a strong presence in the Jackson community. Much of our staff calls Jackson home, so it greatly contributes to our corporate culture,” adds DeMott.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">For more information about <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16.6667px;">Specialty Eye Institute</span>, or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-877-852-8463 or visit <a href="http://www.specialtyeyeinstitute.com/"><span style="color: blue;">w</span>ww.specialtyeyeinstitute.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-indent: 9pt;">The subspecialty of retina is unique in the sense that patients with retina problems are in danger of losing their precious gift of sight, if left untreated. By possessing the ability to recognize and treat these patients, Dr. Gordon feels she is making a difference in the lives of her patients. It is important that patients receive the best possible care to correct or restore their vision, along with a doctor who understands their concerns and who always puts their needs first.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-indent: 9pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-indent: 9pt;">This is the kind of care you can expect from Dr. Gordon and her staff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16.6667px;">Specialty Eye Institute</span> would like to congratulate Dr. Carmelina Gordon on 10 years of excellence.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dr. Gordon, a Vitreoretinal Specialist, has been proudly serving patients at the Lansing and Jackson SEI offices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><st1:state w:st="on"><b>Michigan</b></st1:state><b> locations</b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">: <st1:city w:st="on">Adrian</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Ann Arbor</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Battle Creek</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Chelsea</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Jackson</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Kalamazoo</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Lansing</st1:place></st1:city>. <st1:state w:st="on"><b>Ohio</b></st1:state><b> locations</b>: <st1:city w:st="on">Bryan</st1:city> and <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Toledo</st1:place></st1:city>.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847432518426933755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967627078102817559.post-70144017329492580482012-02-21T10:20:00.000-05:002018-02-08T13:47:57.218-05:00Winner of Free Lasik Has New Outlook on LifeSara Ward, Western Michigan University student and Portage resident, has a new outlook on life since visiting <span style="font-size: 16.6667px;">Specialty Eye Institute</span>’s Open House in Portage. Ward’s name was drawn at the event, and she was the lucky recipient of a Free Lasik procedure. Ward attended the Open House to learn more about SEI and their eye care services, never thinking she would actually walk away a winner. <br />
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The actual patient experience was a collaborative effort between Ward’s Optometrist, Dr. Patrick Holser, and SEI’s Ophthalmologist, Dr. Paul Ernest, to provide seamless care. Dr. Holser determined Ward’s candidacy for the surgery, while the actual procedure was performed by Dr. Ernest. Post-surgical follow-ups were provided by both physicians. <br />
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Just one day after surgery, Ward was ecstatic about her results, posting on SEI’s Facebook page, “Thank you SEI for showing me a whole new world! When I woke up the day after my LASIK and was actually able to read the numbers on the clock instead of seeing a big red blur it made me cry! Everyone at the Portage location was great and I will be recommending you to all of my friends!” After her one-week follow-up, Ward reported that her eyes were healing well and she was thrilled to realize her dream of 20/20 vision without glasses. <br />
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<span style="font-size: 16.6667px;">Specialty Eye Institute</span> offers comprehensive eye care services in Michigan and Ohio. Treatments include diseases of the eye, <a href="http://www.tlceyecare.com/cataracts.asp" target="_blank">cataracts</a>, corneal disease, <a href="http://www.tlceyecare.com/glaucoma.asp" target="_blank">glaucoma</a>, <a href="http://www.tlceyecare.com/eye.asp" target="_blank">dry eye</a>, <a href="http://www.tlceyecare.com/macular_degeneration.asp" target="_blank">macular degeneration</a>, <a href="http://www.tlceyecare.com/diabetic_retinopathy.asp" target="_blank">diabetic eye care</a> and <a href="http://www.tlceyecare.com/lasik.asp" target="_blank">laser vision correction</a>. Michigan locations: Adrian, Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Chelsea, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Saline, Southfield & West Bloomfield. Ohio locations: Bellevue, Bryan, Sandusky and Toledo.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Macular degeneration occurs when the center of the retina, known as the macula, is damaged. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of legal blindness in people over the age of 55. The cause of macular degeneration is unknown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Although the macula is very small, it is responsible for acute vision. Normal everyday activities such as reading, driving, watching television, recognizing faces, and detailed work such as needlepoint or drawing are dependent upon a healthy macula.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Macular degeneration affects central vision only. Peripheral vision and color vision usually remain normal. This loss of central vision usually occurs gradually. Macular degeneration typically affects both eyes, although not necessarily at the same time. Additionally, each eye’s vision may decline at different rates.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Although the cause of macular degeneration is unknown, there are signs that the disease is present in the eye.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Patients experiencing any of the following symptoms should see an ophthalmologist immediately:</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Straight lines appear wavy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">The center of vision appears distorted but the other areas of vision remain clear</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">A qualified ophthalmologist can detect signs of macular degeneration during a routine eye examination. Declining vision or a change in the eye’s blood vessels are often indications that macular degeneration is occurring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Common eye ailments that are not thought to be linked to macular degeneration include cataracts and cataract surgery, dry eye syndrome, and floaters (moving spots in the field of vision).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Although there is no cure for macular degeneration, early detection is important. Once the disease is identified, treatments are available. Further, there is extensive research being done in this field and advanced treatments are being developed. The sooner patients with macular degeneration are diagnosed, the earlier they can receive these advanced treatments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Preserving and protecting your vision from macular degeneration depends upon routine eye exams.<span style="color: blue;"> </span><a href="http://www.specialtyeyeinstitute.com/schedule-appointment/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Contact us</a> today to schedule an appointment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For most people, Friday the 13<sup>th</sup> is an unlucky day. For most people, that is, except ROTC cadet, Kyle Kausch of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Ann Arbor</st1:city></st1:place>. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In preparing for a career in aviation, Kausch knew he was in need of corrective eye surgery.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With a small window of opportunity before leaving to study abroad in </span><st1:place style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Brisbane</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Australia</st1:country-region></st1:place><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, Kausch had to act fast.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On Thursday, January 12, he called SEI Eyecare & Laser Centers in </span><st1:city style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Lansing</st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, and explained his need for surgery as soon as possible.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A stroke of good luck, and teamwork, Kausch was in the next day for surgery with Dr. Luis Gago.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As a former officer in the Navy, Dr. Gago was happy to have the opportunity to help another serviceman.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">However, the teamwork didn’t end there.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Staff at SEI worked and researched diligently, and was able to coordinate Kausch’s 3 month post-surgical visit with an Ophthalmologist in </span><st1:place style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Australia</st1:country-region></st1:place><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now, two weeks after his Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Kausch says he “has better than 20/20 vision in both eyes, and couldn’t be happier with the experience he had with SEI.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Specialty Eye Institute offers comprehensive eye care services in <st1:state w:st="on">Michigan</st1:state> and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Ohio</st1:state></st1:place>. Treatments include diseases of the eye, cataracts, corneal disease, glaucoma, dry eye, macular degeneration, diabetic eye care and laser vision correction. For more information about Specialty Eye Institute, or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-877-852-8463 or visit <a href="http://www.specialtyeyeinstitute.com/">www.specialtyeyeinstitute.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><st1:state w:st="on"><b>Michigan</b></st1:state><b> locations</b>: <st1:city w:st="on">Adrian</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Ann Arbor</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Battle Creek</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Chelsea</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Jackson</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Kalamazoo</st1:city>, and <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Lansing</st1:place></st1:city>. <st1:state w:st="on"><b>Ohio</b></st1:state><b> locations</b>: <st1:city w:st="on">Bryan </st1:city>and <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Toledo</st1:place></st1:city>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Founded in 1979, SEI has grown tremendously over the years. Today, SEI has 10 locations between <st1:state w:st="on">Michigan</st1:state> and <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ohio</st1:place></st1:state>, and sees about 130,000 patients a year. With a team of 20 board-certified ophthalmologists, SEI doctors offer laser vision correction, treatment and surgery for diseases of the eye including: glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847432518426933755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967627078102817559.post-61046496163794013722012-01-20T15:04:00.000-05:002018-02-08T14:05:00.853-05:00Tips to Relieve Dry Eye Symptoms this Winter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now that the cold winter weather has arrived, low humidity increases dry eye problems for some. There are various types of dry eye syndrome and some of the symptoms can be confusing like constant watery eyes. Learn more about <a href="http://www.tlceyecare.com/pdf/Dry%20Eye%20Syndrome.pdf" target="_blank">dry eye syndrome</a> and some simple steps you can do to control the discomfort:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Disruption of blinking - Since blinking helps lubricate the eye by spreading tears, any disruption of blinking, which can occur with reading and computer work, may result in dry eye.</span></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Avoid excessive air movement by decreasing the speed of ceiling and oscillating fans.</span></b></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Glaucoma is the leading cause of <em>preventable </em>blindness. Over 2.2 million Americans, and over 60 million people worldwide, have glaucoma. Experts estimate that half of them don’t know they have it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sometimes the eye’s drainage canals can become clogged over time. This causes fluid to build up in the eye. Glaucoma is the term for a group of eye diseases that result from this fluid build up. These diseases damage the optic nerve.</span><br />
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<a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTurUapfLH1HYwBb4AbDxqwli4kv4dglEgPTZ92XbTxn4JdU_S_" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTurUapfLH1HYwBb4AbDxqwli4kv4dglEgPTZ92XbTxn4JdU_S_" width="200" /></a><a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTurUapfLH1HYwBb4AbDxqwli4kv4dglEgPTZ92XbTxn4JdU_S_" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The disease affects peripheral vision first—meaning you could have “perfect” 20/20 vision but still have glaucoma. This is why regular eye exams that include glaucoma testing performed by qualified ophthalmologists, such as the doctors at the Specialty Eye Institute, are vital.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Although there are no overt symptoms of glaucoma, certain factors elevate a person’s risk for developing the disease. Risk factors include:</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847432518426933755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967627078102817559.post-83506432963424337512012-01-10T14:05:00.000-05:002012-01-10T14:05:58.133-05:00Dr. Anthony Sensoli and Sue DeMott, Executive VP visit the Lucy Ann Lance Show at WLBY 1290 AM Ann Arbor's Business Talk Radio to discuss the latest technology in cataract surgery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ulkNtlBlAi0/TwyLRJgDFOI/AAAAAAAAAGo/YelCyGYwpPQ/s1600/Sensoli-300x224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ulkNtlBlAi0/TwyLRJgDFOI/AAAAAAAAAGo/YelCyGYwpPQ/s1600/Sensoli-300x224.jpg" /></a></div>Dr. Anthony Sensoli and Sue DeMott, Executive VP visit the Lucy Ann Lance Show at WLBY 1290 AM Ann Arbor's Business Talk Radio to discuss the latest technology available to cataract patients is Custom Refractive Cataract Laser, designed for a safe and precise result.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Specialty Eye Institute</b><strong> welcomes a new doctor, RaShawn Venerable, D.O., to the Adrian, MI and Bryan, OH practices. A Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Dr. Venerable will be specializing in the following services: medical and surgical treatment of Glaucoma, Cataract, and Diabetic patients, as well as Oculoplastics (upper lid surgery). </strong></span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SZIj0le6h2k/TwN4gCMyBDI/AAAAAAAAAGU/qaGJnOQrI2A/s1600/Venerable07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" rea="true" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SZIj0le6h2k/TwN4gCMyBDI/AAAAAAAAAGU/qaGJnOQrI2A/s320/Venerable07.jpg" width="212" /></span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>January 3, 2012</strong>-Specialty Eye Institute is pleased to announce the addition of RaShawn Venerable, D.O., to their Adrian, MI and Bryan, OH practices. A graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Venerable served his internship at St. John Oakland Hospital. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With the addition of Dr. Venerable, the Adrian, MI and Bryan, OH practices expand their staff of experienced surgeons. Dr. Venerable specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of Glaucoma, Cataract, and Diabetic patients, as well as Oculoplastics (upper lid surgery), and Anterior Segment Surgery. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“We are thrilled to add another exceptional physician to our SEI Team,” states Vice President of Specialty Eye Institute, who added that Between Michigan and Ohio, SEI now has 19 doctors and 10 locations. “Our growth has been tremendous,” adds VP, “</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It will be exciting to see what 2012 has in store for us.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Specialty Eye Institute in Michigan include: Adrian, Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Chelsea, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing. Ohio locations: Bryan and Toledo. For more information about Specialty Eye Institute, or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-877-852-8463 or visit our website: </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.specialtyeyeinstitute.com/">www.specialtyeyeinstitute.com</a></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847432518426933755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967627078102817559.post-41515811354637477402011-12-02T16:01:00.001-05:002018-02-08T14:09:11.730-05:00Interested in LASIK? Don't miss out on huge savings, plan now!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In diabetes, the blood sugar can get too high which can damage the blood vessels in your retina. This damage is known as diabetic retinopathy. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The retina is a very thin layer of tissue covering the back inner wall of the eye. The retina converts light images into nerve impulses, which are sent along the optic nerve to be transmitted back to the brain to interpret. The macula is the central portion of the retina responsible for clear, detailed vision which is needed for activities such as reading and driving. The retina plays a very important role in eyesight. A damaged retina can leak fluid and will interfere with your sight, causing blurred vision and making it difficult to do close work, such as reading.</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Who gets diabetic retinopathy?</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Anyone who has diabetes. The longer you have diabetes, the more likely you'll get it. Nearly half of all people with diabetes will develop some degree of the disease. </span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What are symptoms?</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">During the early stages of diabetic retinopathy, there are typically no symptoms. In fact, symptoms may not appear even after severe damage has already been done to the eye. Routine eye exams by a licensed ophthalmologist will detect diabetic retinopathy during its early stages, when treatment is most effective.</span></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">How can it be prevented?</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Retinopathy can possibly be prevented by having a dilated eye exam at least once a year, even if you have good vision. More frequent exams may be needed if you have eye disease. Tight control of blood glucose and blood pressure also has a tremendous impact on preventing this disease. </span><br />
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