Sarah Melvin
Dry Eyes, Allergies, and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Fall is rapidly approaching… and some days it has felt as if it’s already here! With a new season around the corner, the leaves will be changing colors and falling. For many people, autumn can cause an increase in allergy symptoms, including dry eyes and irritation. At the Michigan Eye Institute, our eye doctors help keep your eyes healthy in every
Sports Eye Injury Month
Football season has kicked off, and that means a greater risk for an eye injury. From baseball to basketball and every sport in between, athletes have many things to protect, but one of the easiest measures of injury prevention is ensuring the safety of your eyes. Let our eye doctors at the Michigan Eye Institute help keep your eyes safe
“Lazy Eye” Red Flags and Treatment
You have probably heard of the “lazy eye” condition or have known of someone who has had it, as its one of the most common visual impairments among children. “Lazy eye,” or amblyopia, affects approximately 3 out of every 100 children. Parents know by now to treat it immediately, but when left ignored, it’s a condition that will persist into
6 Tips To Improve Eyesight Naturally
How To Improve Vision Naturally We all get older, and as we do, our bodies change. Your metabolism isn’t what it once was and your eyes can’t see like they used to. It may start out small with squinting to read words on paper. But soon enough it becomes impossible to read or drive without glasses. As we age, it
Contact Lens Health Week
August 21-25 marks the fourth annual Contact Lens Health Week. The main goal of this week is to increase public awareness and promote the healthy wearing and care of contact lenses. For 2017, the theme is “healthy habits mean healthy eyes” with a focus on children starting healthy eye care habits early. Because August is also Children’s Eye Health and
Eye Tips for Staring at a Screen All Day
A lot of us spend time looking at digital screens (phone, computer, etc.) most of the day, which can cause your eyes to be strained. It can even cause some people to develop chronic headaches or nausea. Here are some eye tips the MEI doctors compiled to help you take care of your vision and prevent eye fatigue: Exercise your
Solar Eclipse 2017
The 2017 Solar Eclipse will definitely be a sight to see. Michigan Eye Institute doctors never recommend looking directly at the sun. However, used properly, solar filter sunglasses may allow for safe viewing of the eclipse. Watching a solar eclipse is a memorable experience. However, the American Academy of Ophthalmology states that looking directly at the sun can seriously damage your
August Is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
The American Academy Of Ophthalmology recognizes August as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Children are at risk for many eye and vision problems, which often go undiagnosed. Some signs of concern in children could be: Disinterest in reading or viewing distant objects. Wandering or crossed eyes. Squinting or turning their heads in an unusual manner while watching television. Here are
LASIK Myths: Misconceptions About Laser Eye Surgery
Common LASIK Myths Although LASIK eye surgery has been around for years and has been performed on millions of patients, there are still some misconceptions due to misinformation. The following are the top “myths” about LASIK surgery, along with the reasons they are not true. “LASIK CURES ALL EYE CONDITIONS” LASIK does not cure all of the possible eye
Children’s Eye Care
Pediatric Eye Exams Children’s eye exams are an essential part of children’s eye care due to the crucial role that vision plays in their learning and development. Statistics show that on average, one out of four school-age children has a vision impairment. Most children should have their first comprehensive eye exam before they enter first grade (usually around five or
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