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Grand 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 […]

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Total Solar Eclipse on August 21st!

Mark Your Calendars! August 21, 2017 marks the first time in 99 years that a total solar eclipse will cross the United States coast-to-coast. Grand Rapids Ophthalmology (GRO) wants you to enjoy this event while protecting your precious gift of sight. Two important things to know: #1 Safety First “Some people think it’s a myth […]

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Roger Valine Joins Grand Rapids Ophthalmology as Chairman of the Board

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology (GRO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger J. Valine to its Board of Directors. Mr. Valine served for 15 years as the president and chief executive officer of Vision Service Plan (VSP), the largest vision benefits company in the U.S. Mr. Valine stated, “I am very grateful for this opportunity […]

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East Grand Rapids’ Lakeshore Opticians joins Grand Rapids Ophthalmology

Lakeshore Opticians, an eye care office with deep community roots, has partnered with Grand Rapids Ophthalmology (GRO). It is the first independent eye care provider to join GRO and the Great Lakes Management Services Organization. The office will officially be known as Lakeshore Eye. GRO doctors and management said the partnership is part of a […]

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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 the age of 80, more than half of Americans have been diagnosed with a cataract.

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How 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 […]

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WZZM13 – Dr. Phil Vanderlugt A closer look at online eye exams, questions of legality

Dr. Phil Vanderlugt at Grand Rapids Ophthalmology has concerns about patients getting online prescriptions: “Part of the determination of an eyeglass prescription also involves how the eyes work together what we call binocular vision and there is really no way for these online tests to determine how the eyes work together.” Read & Watch Full […]

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Dr. 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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GRO wins GOLD Aster Award for TV/Video Advertising Series

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology — Grand Rapids, MI Agency: Reagan Marketing & Design — Grand Rapids, MI Award: Gold Entry Name: Grand Rapids Ophthalmology LASIK Commercial Series Group: Medical Practice/Physician Group Category: TV/Video Advertising – Series (For our LASIK TV Series Ads) Watch Lasik Video – Evonne Watch Lasik Video – Jeff Watch Lasik Video – […]

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Why Self-service Vision Screening Kiosks are Being Challenged

Eye Exam Kiosks? Learn about the potential risks and watch Dr. Cowden on FOX NEWS – WATCH NOW 

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