Are My Flashes and Floaters Normal?
Many people don’t understand what’s going on with their eyes because of lack of information. An easy way to rectify this is with routine eye care exams.
Eye exams with an eye care professional are the only way to diagnose eye…
What is Routine Eye Care?
Many people do not see why they need to go in for a routine eye care exam. After all, if they can see, there is nothing wrong with their eyes, right? That could not be further from the truth. There are different eye problems that are not noticeable…
How Do You Treat Cataracts?
The natural lenses of our eyes harden with age. In some instances, they become cloudy, forming a thin milk-like film over the eyes.
This eye condition is known as cataracts. Other times, cataracts may occur because of genetics, trauma, or a…
Bring The Whole Family To Taste of East Grand Rapids & The 2019 Rhythm Run
For the third year in a row, Grand Rapids Ophthalmology’s Lakeshore Eye location in East Grand Rapids is proud to attend The Taste of East Grand Rapids!
This family friendly event is taking place on Tuesday, August 15th, from 5:30 to…
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.…