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Our very own Paul H. Ernest, M.D. will receive the Honored Guest Award at the 2016 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Symposium in May. He will be given the prestigious award in recognition of his significant contributions to the advancement in the field of ophthalmology.

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TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers announce Greg Seidel as Vice President of Finance. Greg is a Michigan native originally from the Lenawee County area. He attended Eastern Michigan University where he obtained his BA in Accounting & Business Administration; he continued his education at Walsh College of Business & Accountancy achieving his Masters of Science in Finance, bringing extensive experience and knowledge to the position with over 26 years of practice in the field. Greg is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served as an Infantry Platoon Sergeant.

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It’s estimated that 60 percent of Americans will develop a cataract in their lifetime. As the most common cause of vision loss, untreated cataracts potentially could lead to blindness.

There are varying treatment options for cataracts and revolutionary technology is making cataract surgery more precise and effective than ever. That technology is the femtosecond laser.

What is femtosecond laser technology?

Femtosecond laser technology has improved the safety and accuracy of cataract surgery. At Specialty Eye Institute, we specialize in treating cataracts and performing laser cataract surgery.

What’s the difference between traditional and laser cataract surgery?

In traditional cataract surgery, the surgeon uses a handheld instrument to make incisions in the cornea. After the incisions have been made, the surgeon will manually create an opening in the lens capsule where the cataract is located.

During laser cataract surgery, the femtosecond laser replaces or assists the hand-held surgical tool, and the laser creates a circular opening for accessing and removing the cataract. Clinical studies have said cataract surgery can be 10 times more accurate when using a laser.

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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