Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey

Michigan's Leading Eye Care Physicians

Make Your Eyes Your Focus

Eye Michigan Make Your Eyes Your Focus

Forming Good Habits for Healthy Vision

Many people take their vision for granted. They don’t worry about eye health until there is a problem. Often, when an issues arises is when we first see a patient. By making your eyes your focus, you will help pave the way for a bright future with fewer problems and better sight.

When Should I Worry About My Eyes?

The short answer is: Now. Don’t wait until you notice a change in your vision or suffer an injury to see an ophthalmologist. The time to start getting examinations is when you’re healthy.

Adults with healthy eyes ages 18 to 60, should undergo a dilated eye exam once every two years at minimum. Adults age 61 and over, should have an eye exam once per year.

Talk to your doctor to make sure this is the ideal checkup schedule for you. Some patients may be advised to have more frequent exams due to other conditions and risk factors.

Preventing Eye Injury

Always wear proper eye protection when entering an area or engaging in an activity with a higher risk of injury. This can include playing sports or working in an environment with possible hazards. Moving parts on machinery, hand tools, or particles in the air can all cause damage to eyes. Safety eyewear can make all the difference in case of an accident.

Daily Eye Care Tips

Make sure you do the following to maintain good vision.

  • Eat a minimum of five servings of vegetables and fruits per day
  • Take a daily eye vitamin
  • Avoid smoking and excessive drinking
  • Give your eyes a break when staring at a computer monitor
  • Follow directions when wearing and cleaning contacts
  • Keep pre-existing conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes under control
  • Wear sunglasses with UV protection when outdoors

Your ophthalmologist can assess your situation and make recommendations that will reduce your risk of eye disease or injury. Contact Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey Michigan’s Leading Eye Care Physicians to schedule your appointment.

Eye Injury Prevention Month

Eye Michigan eye injury prevention month 2016

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has sponsored this month long awareness with the support of ophthalmologists across the nation to prevent eye injuries. Join the Eye Michigan team in recognizing Eye Injury Prevention Month by increasing awareness on how you can protect your eyes increasing the longevity of your eye health.

Why Eye Injury Prevention Month Matters

We are born with a single pair of eyes, so it is important for us to pay full attention to their health and performance throughout our lives. This month long campaign supporting the prevention of eye injury highlights methods we can all use to reduce the likelihood of injury.

Paying attention to how we protect our eyes plays a major role in promoting healthy vision. Wearing protective eyewear is the easiest way to prevent eye injury. Protective eyewear reduces the chance of injury by 90%. Surprisingly, over 40% of eye injuries are the result of sports and recreational activities. Wearing protective eyewear during these fun activities reduce their threat to your eye health.

Preventing eye injury also involves the use of good judgement. It is important to remain cognizant of your surroundings and the implications of your daily activities. Daily activities such as food preparation, recreational activities, and use of machinery all pose threats to our eye health. While using machinery, be sure to use specified operating protocols to avoid unnecessary exposure to danger.

Similar to wearing a seatbelt while driving, considering your eye health should be the first thing prior to engaging in high risk activities. Many eye injuries are preventable. If you have experienced trauma to the eye, go to the emergency room or see your eye doctor for an immediate examination.

A proactive approach to preventing eye injuries is the best method of protection. To learn more about eye injury prevention, we welcome you to visit the American Academy of Ophthalmology website.

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