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 detachment, or bleeding on the eye. Thankfully, these injuries are easily preventable. “The use of protective eye wear can […]
Read MoreOnline 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. But can an online eye test replace regular comprehensive eye exams with an […]
Read MoreTips 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 effects. Dr. Hollenbeck of Grand Rapids Ophthalmology’s Greenville office provides the following tips to treat—and help prevent—allergic […]
Read MoreLASIK 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 on LASIK. Grand Rapids Ophthalmology has a team of expert surgeons, who have performed thousands of laser procedures, and are available […]
Read MoreGrand Rapids Ophthalmology buys new Alcon Contoura Laser!
Bill Hughson, CEO shares the exciting news about the new Alcon Contoura Laser available for LASIK patients at Grand Rapids Ophthalmology. Watch the full video as Bill shares the news on WOOD8 TV. Click Here to watch now!
Read More10 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 incredibly challenging for kids who have eye trouble. “I tell parents to pay […]
Read MoreGrand Rapids Ophthalmology Raises Over $35,000 for Visually Impaired
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 8, 2017—Grand Rapids Ophthalmology (GRO) is pleased to announce the 30th Annual Drive for Vision Charity Golf Outing raised over $35,000 to provide vision care in the local community. To date, The Grand Rapids Ophthalmology Drive for Vision has raised more than $600,000 for charity. The event was held on June […]
Read MoreEnjoy 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 the age of 80, more than half of Americans have been diagnosed with a cataract.
Read MoreHow do I know when I’m ready for cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery is necessary when cataracts stop you from doing the things you want or need to do — like driving, reading, or watching TV. If you are considering cataract surgery, it might help to know the following: Cataract surgery is the most common operation performed in the US, and also one of safest and […]
Read MoreDr. Muallem Now Performs The New Standard For Lamellar Keratoplasty
GRO is pleased to announce that Dr. Muallem now performs the newest and most advanced form of endothelial transplantation (Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). Click Here To Learn More about DMEK
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