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MichelleMcKormickWLAV
GRO Blog

The Cataract Journey of Michelle McKormick, Radio Personality and Morning Co-host on WLAV

When Michelle McKormick’s eyesight started to fade and she was seeing halos at night, she came to Grand Rapids Ophthalmology for a LASIK evaluation—Dr. Barrett diagnosed Michelle with cataracts.   A cataract is when the natural lens…
December 20, 2018
Dr.Gindzin
GRO Blog

Dr. Gindzin’s Cold Trek Through the Snow Saves a Patient’s Sight

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology’s very own Yosef Gindzin, MD went out of his way to help his 95-year old patient, Lillian Havenga, by coming in to work on his day off and carrying her to and from his office in the snow. Lillian had been hospitalized…
December 19, 2017
Eye Allergies
GRO Blog

Ocular Allergy Clinic—Grand Rapids Ophthalmology Now Offers Allergy Testing at Our 7 Mile Location

Allergies are your body’s natural response when you’re exposed to certain substances called allergens. The most common allergy symptoms can simply make you uncomfortable. For example, you may have watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, a…
November 21, 2017
Lasik Candidates
GRO Blog

Am I a Good Candidate for LASIK?

LASIK has improved the day-to-day lives of millions of people around the world—but is it right for you? As with any surgical procedure, it’s important to do your homework. “Successful LASIK depends on being a good candidate,“ says…
November 21, 2017
Sports Vision
GRO Blog

Student Sports Vision — Protect Their Eyes and Improve Their Game

According to the National Eye Institute, the majority of eye injuries in school-aged children occur while playing sports. Even a small collision can lead to sight-threatening injuries, such as a scratched cornea, fractured eye socket, retinal…
November 21, 2017
Online Vision Tests
GRO Blog

Online Vision Tests — No Substitute for Your Eye Doctor

Online eye tests offer something we prize in today’s busy lives: convenience. A vision test you can take from the comfort of your living room or office sounds quick and easy, especially if you get a glasses prescription out of the deal.…
November 21, 2017
Seasonal Eye Allergies
GRO Blog

Tips for Tackling Seasonal Eye Allergies

If you experience itchy, water, or red eyes during certain seasons throughout the year, you’re not alone. More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year. Fortunately there are a number of ways to tackle these unpleasant…
November 21, 2017
Lasik Guideline
GRO Blog

LASIK Guidance from a Local Surgeon

Researching LASIK can feel overwhelming, unless you have a qualified guide to answer your questions. Dr. Weber from Grand Rapids Ophthalmology–Greenville is here to provide some valuable information and questions to consider when deciding…
November 21, 2017
Cheerful Children
GRO Blog

10 Warning Signs of Vision Problems in Kids

10 Warning Signs of Vision Problems in Kids Did you know that 80% of the material taught in school comes at a student visually? Between books, whiteboards, tablets, and more, vision plays a key role in learning. That’s why school can be…
September 27, 2017
Cataract Surgery
GRO Blog

Enjoy improved vision with cataract surgery

Have you started to feel like the world is looking blurry, hazy, or less colorful? You may be suffering from cataracts, an eye condition that affects more than 22 million Americans. Cataracts are particularly common among older people — by…
August 2, 2017
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