Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey

Michigan's Leading Eye Care Physicians

What You Need to Know About Vision Loss

Our vision is a critical sense. Vision loss is when there is any deviation in the ability to see. Vision loss can include cloudy vision, blurred vision, blind spots, double vision, tunnel vision, or poor night vision.

Eye symptoms that you might see in addition to vision loss include:

  • Dilated pupils that don’t respond to light
  • Pain
  • Discharge
  • Red, irritated, or itchy eyes
  • A white pupil
  • Increased sensitivity to light

These things can happen to both eyes or just one and sometimes can be sudden or occur over time.

If you begin to have blurred vision over time, it isn’t always indicative of a severe health risk. Sometimes your vision prescription might be changing. Get to your doctor when you have a chance to get an eye exam and update your vision prescription. You might need glasses or contacts.

Many different factors can cause vision loss. It can be the eyes themselves being damaged or aging. External factors such as diabetes or high blood pressure can also cause vision loss. Of course, any trauma to the eyes or head can cause vision loss as well. Some side effects of medications can even cause or contribute to vision loss, so be sure to tell your doctor everything you are taking.

An ophthalmologist should promptly evaluate any vision loss as it can signify a more serious medical problem or a developing eye disease.

Contact Grosinger, Spigelman, and Grey today for a comprehensive eye exam if you have had any vision loss symptoms.

LASIK – Throw Away Your Glasses and Contacts

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Despite the fact that glasses have become quite the fashion statement in the last decade or so, there are still plenty of reasons an individual might want to lose the frames. For some, contacts are a perfect solution, but for others, a more permanent method is the answer. Some simply have trouble with contacts and prefer not to wear them, while others’ vision problems are too severe for contact lenses to correct. In either case, there is one overwhelmingly popular option for perfect vision: LASIK surgery.

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a type of refractive laser eye surgery used to correct common vision problems like farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism. Essentially, LASIK uses a refractive laser to burn away tissue and reshape the cornea to correct the patient’s vision. The patient is given strong numbing eye drops to ensure a painless procedure, and may even be given a mild sedative to help them relax.

The procedure takes place in three main phases. First, a flap is created at the front of the cornea. Then, the laser is used to reshape the inner cornea, employing eye tracking to ensure accuracy. Finally, the flap is repositioned for healing. Patients are often given antibiotics and various eye drops to aid in the healing process.

If you suffer from vision issues and would like to say goodbye to glasses and contacts forever, contact our office to set up an appointment with one of our experienced ophthalmologists. Our doctors will talk with you about your vision problems, educate you on the LASIK process, and examine your eyes to determine whether you are a candidate for the surgery.

What Can LASIK Vision Correction Do for You?

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Using a laser to reshape the inner cornea, LASIK vision correction has successfully improved the lives of millions of Americans. Consider how enjoyable it would be to live free of awkward eyewear. Wouldn’t it be nice to play sports without fear of breaking your glasses? Wouldn’t it be convenient to never order contact refills again? No longer do you have to struggle to find your glasses to read a good book, or remember to remove your contacts before snuggling up in bed. LASIK vision correction removes the hassle of this simple pleasure of everyday life: clear vision.

Imagine what the world would look like with a refreshed set of eyes! Your life doesn’t have to be restricted because of your vision problem. LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) vision correction can completely resolve your nearsightedness, farsightedness, and even astigmatism. After the simple and painless LASIK procedure is completed, you will quickly realize how much of an impact contacts and glasses had on your everyday life.

With LASIK vision correction, your eyesight can be clear and sharp within minutes. The procedure is so easy that it typically takes between five and fifteen minutes for both of your eyes to be treated. The process is painless, and you are aware and comfortable for the entire procedure. The surgery is so rewarding, that most patients notice a dramatic improvement in their vision immediately after the procedure is completed. After surgery, you can look forward to reading, watching television, driving, and leading an active lifestyle without glasses or contacts.

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