What Does Sphere, Cylinder and Axis Mean?
If you’ve ever looked closely at your eye glass prescription, you’ve probably wondered what the numbers and terms mean. In order to be interpreted worldwide,…
August 18, 2020
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Options for Vision Correction
Correcting refractive vision problems such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism and presbyopia (difficulty reading small print) has advanced beyond simple eyeglasses and contacts. Today, there…
August 4, 2020
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What Are Eye Floaters?
Eye floaters are spots in your vision. They might appear to you as black or gray specks, strings or cobwebs that wander about when you…
July 18, 2020
The Invention of LASIK
While LASIK is now a household term and common form of eye surgery, just a couple of decades ago it was a brand-new procedure that…
July 4, 2020
Can You Stop the Progression of Macular Degeneration?
If you are diagnosed with macular degeneration, especially age-related macular degeneration (AMD), you may be concerned about the best method for preserving your eyesight. While…
June 18, 2020
Does LASIK Require Anesthesia?
When you think of having a surgical procedure, you typically will associate anesthesia as part of that experience. LASIK is not like most surgical procedures…
June 4, 2020
COVID-19 Protocols
At Kalamazoo Ophthalmology, our commitment to give our patients a safe, reliable place to receive care has always been a priority. We are making several…
June 4, 2020
Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
Your eyes are an important part of your overall health. There are many things you can do to keep them healthy and make sure you…
May 18, 2020
What Are the Symptoms of Cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye. In most cases, cataracts develop slowly and may not significantly affect eyesight. However,…
May 4, 2020
How Long Does It Take for Uveitis to Clear Up?
When the inside of your eye gets irritated and inflamed, this is called uveitis (pronounced you-vee-EYE-tis). It involves the middle layers of your eye, also…
April 18, 2020