Sarah Melvin

Of all of our five senses, the one that we tend to rely upon the most is our vision. Unfortunately, diabetes tends to have a significant impact on vision. One condition often brought on by diabetes is diabetic macular edema, or DME. Defining DME, its causes, symptoms, and treatment is one way to help raise awareness of diabetic eye disease.

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What Is Heterochromatic? Can you have two different colored eyes? Heterochromatic eyes, or eyes with two different colored irises, have long captured the interest of Michigan residents wondering if they should be concerned. But how common is heterochromia? And is there a difference when it develops? Concerned about your eye health? How Rare Are Two Different Colored Eyes (heterochromia Iridis)

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As you are looking at a white wall or a white screen, you find yourself batting away a fruit fly. But it doesn’t go anywhere. It just stays there, right in front of your eyes, irritating you to the core. Suddenly, you see a dozen fruit flies, all clustered around your eyes. Realizing they aren’t actually fruit flies but your

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There are many factors at play that can make women more susceptible to eye diseases than men are. Many women are not aware of their increased likelihood of experiencing vision problems, which often means they aren’t seeking adequate preventative care. Factors that Make Women More Susceptible to Eye Diseases There are a variety of reasons why women are more likely

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Are your eyes starting to bother you more now that fall has arrived? With lots of pollen, dust, and spores in the air, you may be suffering from fall eye allergies. Allergies occur when your immune system over-responds to foreign matter while other individuals remain unaffected. Seasonal environmental triggers include pollen from ragweed and other weeds; grasses and trees; and

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Types of Laser Eye Surgery Many types of LASIK and laser eye surgery are now available for correcting vision. Which one is right for you depends on your specific needs. Here is a brief overview of four of the most common types of laser eye surgery services offered by Michigan Eye Institute. Looking for a Top-Rated LASIK Clinic in Michigan?

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As you are preparing for laser eye surgery, you want to make sure you have everything in order. This is an exciting time, and it won’t be long before your eyes provide you with a brand new, clearer outlook! Keep these things in mind before your laser eye surgery. Get the information you need In the appointments before your laser

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Optomap imaging is a crucial part of nearly every eye exam, but what is it really? And how does it work? Basically, it entails taking a picture of the retina, which lines the back of the eyeball, and displays it on a computer monitor for a more in-depth look. The process is as simple as looking into a camera lens,

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Every year as summer ends and school begins, kids go back to school to greet their friends and tell stories of their summer vacations. Along with this passing of information, it’s important to remember that kids often pass along germs as well, and right now is a highly susceptible time for kids to be reintroduced to germs and become sick.

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How Does Blue Light Effect Your Eyes “Don’t sit so close to the TV. You’ll go blind.” How much truth is there to that? We went from believing the statement when we were children, to decide it’s complete nonsense, to going back to the possibility that it makes sense …. sort of. A television screen, computer screen, or phone most

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