General Eye Care

When it comes to the health of our eyes, nutrition can play a big part. Today’s western diet might be high in calories, but it often lacks the right balance of vitamins and minerals needed for healthy eyes. If you have any reason to question your eye health, be sure to make an appointment with your doctor. In the meantime

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Having healthy eyes is the sort of thing you can easily take for granted. But once eye problems begin, they can really complicate your life. Fortunately, you can do a lot to keep your eyes at their best by following a few simple tips.   How to Keep your Eyes Healthy Wear protective sunglasses. You want a pair that blocks

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What Causes Dry Eyes? Generally, dry eyes are the result of not enough tears. Other than temporary reasons, such as being in a very dry environment, several things can cause insufficient tears. These include: The aging process Tear glands damaged by infections or inflammation Decongestants, antihistamines, antidepressants, hormone replacement drugs, drugs for high blood pressure, and birth control pills Vitamin

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Current estimates suggest that between 65-80% of the world’s population has brown eyes. So, while being a brown-eyed beauty may not be as unique as you’d like, bear in mind that not all shades of brown are the same. If you’re from southern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, or East Asia, there is a higher likelihood of brown eyes running

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Individuals with diabetes have a higher risk of developing serious eye conditions that can really impact their vision. The month of November is dedicated to spreading awareness of those issues, so the doctors here at Michigan Eye Institute have prepared a list of facts that may help diabetics maintain healthy long term eyecare. Diabetic eye diseases include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic

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Many times, we treat patients who are having eye problems that are directly related to improper or careless makeup use. Did you know that certain cosmetic products can trigger allergic reactions which can put you at risk for an infection? Here are some beauty processes that can hurt your eyes in the short or long term. Eyeliner – Because this

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You’re enthralled within the pages of a good book, have been for hours. The pages begin to blur and you know you should get back to reality. Our eyes are not immune to exhaustion, and today, books come in various formats. Kindle and other mobile-formatted books revolutionized the way we consume our knowledge, but now we spend more time staring

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Our eyes are one of the most important, and vulnerable, organs. Of all the ways we keep ourselves safe, wearing the proper protection at work cannot be forgotten. Physical labor occupations (such as railroad, steelwork, or construction) are often a focus, but sports and activities at home are also high injury areas. Home projects are especially dangerous because we feel

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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

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Can You 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

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