An Overview of Meibography & Meibomian Glands from Innovative Eye Care
An Overview of Meibography and Meibomian Glands Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is a leading cause of dry eye, affecting the essential oil layer of the eye’s tear film and leading to rapid tear evaporation. Proper diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and relief of symptoms. MGD is a chronic condition that can progress […]
Treat Blepharitis Symptoms Including Eyelid Inflammation with ZEST from Zocular©
Treat Blepharitis Symptoms Including Eyelid Inflammation with ZEST from Zocular© We wanted to use this month’s blog to make sure our patients with eyelid inflammation know about our advanced in-office treatment for blepharitis, Zocular© Eyelid System Treatment (ZEST). This one-of-a-kind treatment provides comfortable, pain-free, powerful, and effective treatment for those suffering from blepharitis. Symptoms of […]
Get Maximum Clarity with Scleral Lenses for Keratoconus
Get Maximum Clarity with Scleral Lenses for Keratoconus Keratoconus, a non-inflammatory eye disease, causes the round dome-shaped cornea to thin over time—creating a cone-like bulge. Glasses are not a good vision correction option for those with keratoconus because the misshapen corneas don’t allow them to conform to the shape of the eyes. As you have […]
Myopia (Nearsightedness) is Becoming More Common
Myopia (Nearsightedness) is Becoming More Common If you, or your child, are nearsighted you are not alone. Myopia is a common eye condition that is a growing in both frequency and severity. In fact, in the early 1970s, only 25% of people were nearsighted… that number is now 40%. Growing more rapidly in school-age children, cases […]
Ortho-K Helps Students With Near-Sightedness (Myopia) See Without Glasses
Ortho-K Helps Students with Near-Sightedness (Myopia) See More Clearly Orthokeratology (ortho-k) helps correct myopia, a common vision problem in children. Ortho-k involves the use of specially designed, custom fitted contact lenses that reshape the cornea to improve vision. It is often looked at like “orthodontics for your eyes.” Ortho-k lenses reshape the front surface of the eye while you […]
Back to School: Why a Comprehensive Eye Exam Should be Part of Your Checklist
Why a Comprehensive Eye Exam Should be Part of Your Back to School Checklist It’s time to schedule a comprehensive eye exam for your child! With summer on it’s way out, parents are preparing their kids for back to school. Making sure they have the supplies they need is important – but making sure there […]
Innovative Eye Care Introduces New Optos Retinal Camera
Innovative Eye Care Adds New Optos® Daytona Retinal Imagining Camera At Innovative Eye Care in Kalamazoo, we understand the importance of using the latest ocular technologies. We cannot provide the highest level of patient care using old, out of date equipment. We believe it is our duty to upgrade and add equipment as it is […]
Cataract Awareness Month: 8 Facts About Cataracts
Cataract Awareness Month: 8 Facts About Cataracts June is National Cataract Awareness Month in the U.S. This eye condition is incredibly common, affecting millions of Americans. A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens that can affect vision clarity. The good news, is that is is easily treatable. In fact, cataracts can be corrected […]
Stop Ultraviolet Light Damage with Crizal® No-Glare Lenses
Stop Ultraviolet Light Damage with Crizal® No-Glare Lenses Educating patients about the dangers of UV light exposure – and the need for Crizal® No-Glare lenses – is a passion of ours at Innovative Eye Care. May is designated Ultraviolet Awareness Month with the bright summer days just around the corner. While UV light is invisible, […]
Innovative Eye Care to Host Beauty Open House
Innovative Eye Care to Host Beauty Open House Join us at Innovative Eye Care on Thursday, April 28th from 3 to 6 PM. As the cosmetic/beauty industry continues to grow at an exponential rate, consumers may become overwhelmed with the number of choices in makeup and skincare. Additionally, there has been a rise in the number […]