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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…