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Among the many eye-related diseases, conditions, and injuries we treat and care for in our industry, cataract surgery is often the most common reason people find themselves in the ophthalmologist’s office. Despite this, it’s easy for the technological advances in cataract surgery to go unrecognized, and oftentimes the idea of the procedure itself may seem… Read More

As we head into the final months of 2022, it also marks the end of annual health insurance policies. For most plans, this means your deductible resets and is set back to zero.   Deductibles are the out-of-pocket expenses you pay before insurance coverage begins. Deductibles can be as low as a couple hundred dollars all… Read More

Eyes are often considered a human feature that doesn’t age – features that will appear the same on both young and old. Although this may seem true, eyes age just like any other organ and require regular care to maintain optimal health.   September is considered Healthy Aging Month, which is designed to focus national attention… Read More

As fireworks light up the sky this Fourth of July, it’s important to follow proper safety measures to protect your vision. Over 9,000 people are sent to the emergency room due to firework-related injuries, with 15% of those being eye injuries. The National Safety Council and the Consumer Product Safety Commission encourage the public to leave… Read More

June 1 marks the first day of Cataract Awareness Month, a month when we celebrate sight, science and hope. The month was officially named in 2020 by Prevent Blindness to educate the public on symptoms, types of cataracts, cataract surgery and more. About 42% of all blindness cases worldwide are caused by cataracts. Closer to… Read More

Approximately 93 million adults in the United States are at high risk for serious vision loss, but only half have visited an eye doctor in the past 12 months. Healthy Vision Month, established in 2003 by the National Eye Institute, aims to spread awareness and educate people about the risks of ignoring the health of… Read More

April is National Donate Life Month, encouraging Americans to register to be organ, eye and tissue donors. While whole eye transplants are not currently possible, it is possible to donate corneal tissue to help restore the vision of those in need.  A corneal tissue transplant, or keratoplasty, is a procedure that helps restore the eyesight… Read More

You have likely heard many myths about what is good and bad for your eyes and vision. When it comes to your eye health, it’s important to know and understand the facts. Bianca Kizy, M.D., a comprehensive ophthalmologist at Ophthalmic Specialists of Michigan, educates patients on the realities of preserving their eyesight by addressing 5… Read More

Low vision affects millions of Americans, especially older adults. During the month of February, we observe Low Vision Month to create awareness of the difficulties of living with vision impairments, like age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and the rehabilitation services available to help. What is macular degeneration? Macular degeneration is the deterioration of the central portion… Read More

January marks the observation of Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma affects 3 million people in the United States, making it the leading cause of permanent vision loss and blindness. There is currently no cure for the disease. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma refers to the loss of vision from a damaged optic nerve.  The optic nerve is… Read More