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TLC Celebrates 35 Years of Service to the Jackson Community

Celebrating 35 yearsTLC Eyecare & Laser Centers is proud to announce 35 Years of service to the Jackson community. In 1978, Dr. Paul Ernest began his own practice which over the years has grown into the company it is today with 14 locations throughout Michigan and Ohio. TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers offers patients the latest treatments of cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, retinal conditions and laser vision correction.

In 2011 TLC Eyecare purchased property at 850 W. North Street in Jackson and began making plans to renovate the space and moved the corporate headquarters back to Jackson. “It’s exciting to be part of an organization that continues to grow and create jobs in our community” states CEO Sue Demott. In January 2012, construction began on the suite next to corporate which will house the new Retina Institute, a state of the art facility where TLC will be able to expand and continue to provide patients with access to the latest clinical trials and treatments for retina related conditions.

TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers strives to provide patients with the highest quality of care and is looking forward to serving the community for many years to come. “I would like to thank the people of Jackson County and the surrounding areas for their support for the past 35 years to me, my partners, and the TLC staff” stated founder Dr. Paul Ernest.

For more information about TLC, or to schedule an appointment, please call (877) 852-8463 or visit www.tlceyecare.com

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Living with Diabetes: 3 Things You Should Know About Diabetic Retinopathy

Nearly 10% of the entire U.S. population has diabetes, including over 25% of all seniors. This is according to the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes is at epidemic levels, with no sign of relief in sight. Diabetes can afflict anyone and creates many health issues, including causing or contributing to death.

One common complication of diabetes is vision loss. Diabetic Retinopathy occurs when…

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June Is Cataract Awareness Month

Cataract Awareness Month graphic with eye chart

Raising Cataract Awareness

Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, and it is the leading cause of blindness in the world. There are more than 24 million Americans over the age of 40 who are affected by cataracts, so it’s important to educate ourselves on symptoms and risk factors associated with cataracts.

Prevent Blindness has declared June as Cataract Awareness Month. Read on to learn more! 

What Is A Cataract?

A cataract is the clouding of the lens inside the eye that happens naturally over time.

Cataracts are among the most common age-related eye conditions; it is estimated that over 60% of Americans will develop a cataract at some point during their lifetimes.

Illustration of a Normal Eye and Eye with a Cataract

What Are Risk Factors For Cataracts?

Anyone can get cataracts. While most people don’t typically show symptoms until at least the age of 40, cataracts can also affect young adults or even children. Heredity, disease, eye injury and smoking could cause cataracts to develop at an earlier age.

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What Are Cataract Symptoms?

Symptoms of a cataract may include:

  • Blurred or distorted vision
  • Sensitivity to light, especially bright lights from oncoming car headlights
  • Need to get closer to see distant objects, such as road signs
  • Loss of depth perception
  • A change in the color of the pupil to a milky white or yellow

How To Prevent Cataracts?

Some steps you can take now to protect your eyes from the formation of cataracts is to wear UV blocking sunglasses, take nutritional supplements, quit smoking, and learn your family health history.

We understand how precious your vision is, and one thing that can help keep your eyes healthy is a comprehensive eye exam at least once every other year.

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Specialty Eye Institute Welcomes Deborah Wu, M.D., Comprehensive Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastics Specialist

Specialty Eye Institute is pleased to welcome Deborah Wu, M.D. to the practice. As a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist and Fellowship Trained Oculoplastic Specialist, Dr. Wu will be performing the following services: cataract surgery, intravitreal injections, glaucoma procedures, medical and cosmetic eye lid procedures as well as medical and cosmetic Botox. Dr. Wu is accepting new patients at the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo locations and will be doing surgery locally in Kalamazoo.

“I am delighted to welcome Dr. Wu to Specialty Eye Institute. Her diverse skillset across plastics, cataract surgery, medical retina and glaucoma is only exceeded by her emphasis on high quality patient care,” says Jonathan Jean-Pierre, CEO of Specialty Eye Institute, “The addition of Dr. Wu strengthens SEI’s commitment to patients in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and the surrounding areas.”

Dr. Wu was born and raised in Wisconsin, she enjoys spending time with her two boys, figure skating, hiking, and traveling. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and completed her residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan followed by a Fellowship in Oculoplastics at Consultants in Ophthalmic and Facial Plastic Surgery in Southfield, Michigan.

“After spending a decade practicing up north, I am excited to be joining the inspiring physicians and excellent staff at Specialty Eye Institute. I feel that my passion for ophthalmology and goal to take excellent care of patients, while providing an outstanding eye care experience, aligns with SEI’s vision. I enjoy educating my patients and try to treat them as if they were my own family members.  I believe the patient-physician relationship is a special bond - built on respect, trust and open communication.  It’s important to me to be part of a group that has the same philosophy in working together to provide the best care possible. I look forward to partnering with the physicians and patients in this community,” states Dr. Wu.

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