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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It’s natural for your face to show the natural signs of aging as you age. Some of the most common features of aging you may see on your face are wrinkles and loose, sagging skin. While these are natural, sometimes, these features can make you self-conscious about your appearance. They can even affect how you […]
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Are your eyes dry, itchy, or gritty? Does it seem like they stay this way no matter what you do? Dry eyes are a common issue that many people deal with. There are many reasons your eyes can feel too dry. However, the main reason is usually an issue with tear production. Your eyes may […]
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Do you have blurry, cloudy, or foggy vision? Have you started injuring yourself more due to impaired vision? These are often signs of having cataracts. Cataracts are a prevalent age-related eye condition. Most people only associate them with getting older. Although it’s true that cataracts usually develop due to aging, it’s not the only reason. […]
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Going to see your doctor regularly is an essential part of staying healthy. Yearly physicals are how your doctor ensures that nothing is going on with your body that could negatively affect your health. Going to the eye doctor and having your eyes checked regularly is just as crucial for that exact reason. Regular eye […]
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