Sarah Melvin
LASIK Candidacy
Are You a Candidate for LASIK? LASIK—which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis—is a common type of laser vision correction procedure. The first step in the LASIK surgery process is determining whether you’re a good candidate. This candidacy process helps the doctors at Michigan Eye Institute provide the highest-quality, most personalized vision care to every patient who walks through our
Can You Get LASIK Twice?
LASIK is known for producing life-changing vision results for millions of patients. For all of those patients, LASIK is a permanent procedure. However, as we age, vision changes can occur. Some patients have experienced the need for a ‘touch up’ following their LASIK procedure. That decision is made between a patient and their doctor who deems it safe. If you’re
What is All-Laser LASIK?
If you’re farsighted, nearsighted, or have astigmatism, you’re probably curious about your options. Many people go with traditional options like prescription glasses or contact lenses. While those offer solutions to your vision issues, you’re still stuck with tedious routines and keeping up with prescriptions. That’s precisely why millions of people have chosen LASIK as a permanent solution to their vision
Types of Common Vision Disorders
3 Common Vision Disorders & Their Treatments Ensuring our eyes stay healthy and our vision maintained is vital to our overall health, as vision impairment can impact quality of life. According to the CDC, people with vision problems are more likely to have heart problems, high blood pressure, depression, and diabetes. Yet with about 93 million people at risk for
4 Common Causes of Vision Loss
What Are Common Causes of Impaired Eyesight in Michigan? According to the CDC, over 12 million people over the age of 40 are affected by vision impairment in the United States. This number includes 1 million who are completely blind and 3 million who have partial blindness. The main difference between the two is the ability to partially see, including
How To Choose A Top-Rated LASIK Surgeon in Michigan
Why You Need a LASIK Surgeon You Can Trust If you’re wondering where to get LASIK surgery from a professional you can trust, you’ll need to do your research, just like with any worthwhile investment. There are many factors to consider when it comes to how to choose a LASIK surgeon. Finding a trustworthy eye surgeon, such as those at
When Do I Need Cataract Surgery?
When do I need cataract surgery? When is the right time? It’s a question many patients have. Most individuals will develop cataracts—the clouding of your eye’s natural lens—with age. However, the question of when you need cataract surgery may vary. There’s no set time anyone should get cataract surgery, nor does having cataracts mean you need to undergo eye surgery
LASEK vs. LASIK: What’s the Difference?
Wondering if there’s a difference between LASIK vs LASEK? The answer is yes. Like many others, you’re probably all too familiar with LASIK eye surgery, the industry’s most common laser eye surgery. But what is LASEK? And is it the better solution for your vision needs? Michigan Eye Institute is here to help you decipher the two. Though both procedures
Does Caffeine Affect Your Vision?
Can Caffeine Affect Vision? Caffeine—it’s what many of us start our mornings off with and, for many more, how we recharge our afternoons. Caffeinated beverages are a delicious way of boosting your energy and stimulating the brain so that you’re awake, alert, and ready to seize the day. But can they be bad for your eyes? To some extent, caffeine
Common Questions Patients Ask About Their Eyes
The experts at MEI have answers for you! Maintaining good eye health enables you to perform daily activities to the best of your ability. But it takes practice and knowing the right vision questions to ask. So, where do you start? Turning to Google can be daunting: hundreds of different answers to your common vision questions can leave you confused
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