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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

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

There is no denying the fact that getting older changes vision. After about 40 years of age our eyesight typically begins to decline. It’s a gradual process that can be affected by a number of factors such as one’s current health status and lifestyle. The following recommendations could assist in prolonging vision and protecting eyesight… Read More

Ophthalmic Specialists of Michigan is dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care. As a leading eye surgery practice in southeast Michigan, we monitor our patients’ surgical outcomes and are proud of our results. Ophthalmic Specialists of Michigan surgeons performed 703 glaucoma surgeries during 2016. Our outstanding results exceed published standards, including those reported in… Read More

January is National Glaucoma Month! This eye condition accounts for between 9% and 12% of blindness in the United States. An estimated 60 million people across the world have glaucoma. What can you do to help slow this growing problem? Learn About Glaucoma: The first step is to be aware of some glaucoma facts. Information… Read More