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Thanksgiving is a day we enjoy delicious food and time spent with family and friends, but did you know that Thanksgiving can also benefit your eyesight? Many foods served on Thanksgiving contain vitamins that are vital to eye health, helping with eye functions and preventing ocular diseases.
When asked about his experience as part of the trial study for Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO), Neil Ehnis, a patient of Dr. Surendar Purhoit, will tell you it was a huge success!
As Neil explained, he woke up one morning to find that the vision in his right eye was only 50%. Concerned, he immediately made an appointment with his optometrist, who then referred him to TLC. Upon his examination with Dr. Purohit, it was determined that Neil was a good candidate for the study taking place in TLC’s Jackson office. Neil was open to the 15-month process, hoping to get some resolution with his vision. “As an instructor with firearms, my vision is of utmost importance. I was open to anything that might help restore my vision,” explained Ehnis.
During his time in the study, Neal was told he would have to have injections in his eye. “I was very apprehensive about the procedure itself, and the pain. The staff was wonderful, and very reassuring. Dr. Purohit explained what was going to happen and what I could expect, so there were no surprises.” Neil noted that the injection was done very quickly, and he encountered no pain. Within 2-3 hours, the vision in his right eye was restored.
Over the 15-month time-frame, Neal had to make many trips to the office and noted how pleased he was with the scheduling of his appointments. “I was always taken back on time. On the rare occasion that my appointment needed to be rescheduled, they gave me plenty of notice and asked what appointment best met my schedule and needs.”
As the study continued, Neil responded so well to the treatments that he was able to skip some injections during the study, and did not require any treatments on his follow-up appointment. Today, the vision in Neal’s right eye has been restored to 95-100%. Because of his involvement in the study, the FDA was able to approve Lucentis. “If my involvement helped someone with the same problem, I am happy to be part of it,” stated Ehnis.
Neil expressed his gratitude for being part of the TLC study, “I was very pleased with the whole process. The staff was very knowledgeable and professional. I have nothing but praise for the doctors and staff at TLC, and I tell everyone about my great experience!”
We are offering virtual exams via Zoom video conferencing at Specialty Eye Institute.
Your vision health is always our top priority and this enables us to be there for you in the safest way possible. This technology is not only user friendly, but also insurance recognized.
For more information on scheduling a virtual exam, please complete the form below or call us at (877) 852-8463 Monday – Friday and one of our Patient Representatives will be happy to help you.
Please note that if you have an ocular emergency, we will schedule an appointment for you to come in to one of our offices to be seen. Urgent, vision threatening care will still be administered at our office locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Please complete this form to request a virtual appointment and one of our patient representatives will contact you to setup a time.
If you have an ocular emergency, please call our office at (877) 852-8463 and schedule an appointment to be seen in one of our offices. Urgent, vision threatening care will still be administered at our office locations.
Specialty Eye Institute is hosting a Botox Clinic at our Adrian and Toledo offices on Thursday, February 18th.
Adrian Office: Morning appointments
Toledo Office: Afternoon appointments
You must call (866) 445-9063 to reserve your appointment time.
Botox treatments will be done by RaSahawn Venerable, D.O. Dr. Venerable is a Cataract, Glaucoma, and Oculoplastic Specialist. Dr. Venerable will be doing a Botox Clinic every 3rd Thursday of the Month. 
WARNING: DISTANT SPREAD OF TOXIN EFFECT See full prescribing information for complete warning. The effects of BOTOX Cosmetic and all botulinum toxin products may spread from the area of injection to produce symptoms consistent with botulinum toxin effects. These symptoms have been reported hours to weeks after injection. Swallowing and breathing difficulties can be life threatening and there have been reports of death. The risk of symptoms is probably greatest in children treated for spasticity but symptoms can also occur in adults, particularly in those patients who have an underlying condition that would predispose them to these symptoms.
The National Association of Business Resources (NABR) has named Specialty Eye Institute (SEI) as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for in the nation. This national award follows Specialty Eye Institute’s regional nomination earlier this year as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies. SEI will be recognized as one of the elite award winners during this year’s National Best and Brightest Summit for demonstrating exceptional innovative human resource practices.
An independent research firm evaluates companies based on compensation, benefits and employee solutions; employee enrichment, engagement and retention; employee education and development; recruitment, selection and orientation; employee achievement and recognition; communication and shared vision; diversity and inclusion; work-life balance; community initiatives; and strategic company performance.
“With the war on talent hitting the doorsteps of the Best and Brightest, this achievement means even more than it did a year ago. As we continue to raise the bar, these companies rise to the challenge through cultural innovation, maximizing their workforce potential,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO, Best and Brightest Programs.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition. It’s the fact that we strive every day to ensure we earn this award – is what is important,” Kathleen Fox, Director of Human Resources, Specialty Eye Institute.
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® is a program that identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in operations and employee enrichment that lead to increased productivity and financial performance. This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole.
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