Do you look in the mirror and think you look older or more tired than you are? Are you ready to look more vibrant without using invasive procedures like a facelift? One of the more common oculoplastic procedures is called a blepharoplasty. A blepharoplasty is performed on the eyelids and is usually done for cosmetic […]
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When you have cataract surgery, you decide to get your life back. Advanced cataracts can make it very hard to see, affecting every area of your life. That’s why cataract surgeons recommend that patients have cataract surgery once their cataracts affect their quality of life. Cataract surgery completely removes your cataracts, restoring all vision loss […]
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It can be nerve-wracking to have any procedure, even if you know you need it. Even when you know you’re undergoing a procedure that seems simple, you may not be aware of how long the recovery time is. However, this isn’t the case when you’re undergoing something like cataract surgery. After cataract surgery, you can […]
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Aging is part of life, and one thing that changes with age is your vision. Even if you’ve had 20/20 vision your whole life, most people develop some degree of presbyopia in their forties or fifties. Presbyopia is an age-related eye condition that makes it harder to see up close. Many people with presbyopia turn […]
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Do you rely on glasses to see? Although they can help immensely, they don’t have to be your only option. Contact lenses are a great choice if you’re sick of wearing glasses and want to see without bulky frames. There are several types of contact lenses to choose from. Your eye doctor at Traverse City […]
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Do you hold your phone further away from you to see it? Can you only see a menu if you keep it at a distance? These are often signs of an age-related eye condition called presbyopia. Your risk of developing this and other eye conditions increases with age. Presbyopia is one of the most common […]
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Are you tired of blurry vision? Ready for a change? It might be time for cataract surgery! When you get cataract surgery, one of the choices you have to make is what kind of intraocular lens (IOL) you will get. Your natural lens is removed during the procedure, removing the cataract formed on it. The […]
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Do you or someone you love suffer from cataracts? Cataracts tend to develop very slowly. They often develop so slowly that you may be unable to tell when they start affecting your vision. They form on the eye’s natural lens, making it grow cloudier and harder to see through. As you get older, it’s more […]
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When your eyes feel irritated, it can be for several reasons. But two very common things can irritate your eyes: allergies and dryness. Sometimes it can be tricky to tell these two things apart as they not only present similar symptoms, but you can also have both at the same time. Allergies tend to exacerbate […]
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Just like you need to see a doctor for your annual physical or dentist for routine dental exams, the same should be true for your eyes. You should have routine eye exams regardless of your age or vision. Even if you think your eyes are healthy, a routine eye exam is the only way to […]
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