A cataract can cause sharp images to become blurred and bright images to become dull. It can also contribute to difficulty with night driving. When sight is compromised – your quality of life is compromised. Each year, nearly 22 million Americans age 40 and older are affected by cataracts and seek some form of treatment.

The best option for correcting cataracts is surgery. But not just any cataract surgery – The LenSx® laser is the first FDA-approved laser for use inside the eye. This sophisticated piece of equipment, which makes cataract surgery safer, is the most precise and the most effective for the majority of patients. TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers is the first in Michigan to offer their patients this advanced treatment. The precision of the laser allows patients to have customized vision with multifocal lenses. Patients can now choose to have vision for distance, intermediate, and near without glasses. The LenSx laser, skillfully guided by an experienced eye surgeon, creates incisions which reduce astigmatism for patients undergoing the cataract surgical procedure. In addition to correcting astigmatism and providing vision at all levels, patients can also maintain monofocal vision that they were accustomed to with previous use of contact lenses.

As Baby Boomers, we want to stay young and active as long as we can. Bringing LenSx to my fellow Boomers brings me great pride and gives my patients the best in customized vision treatment available in Michigan.

Read the full article published in the June 2012 Issue of Jackson Magazine

Happy New Year! For many people, the new year means a fresh start. Maybe you have new years resolutions, maybe big goals. Here’s 4 ways you can take care of your vision in 2017.

1. Improve your Diet

Improving your diet can improve your vision.

Adding important vitamins and minerals, losing weight, and reducing your blood pressure through better food choices can all have a positive impact on your vision and overall health.

2. Quit Smoking

Smoking leads to eye disease and the progression of eye disease.

3. LASIK or Cataract Surgery

Improve your quality of life with better vision.

4. Dilated Eye Exam

Getting a yearly dilated eye exam is so important in protecting your vision.

Many sight-threatening eye diseases have no symptoms. Don’t wait, early detection can save your vision.

TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers Retina Institute will be opening its doors this summer!

The retina is a vital component of your eyesight, and time is of the essence when it comes to saving your vision. The Retina Institute was developed to expand the latest technology and clinical treatment options available, while offering specialized care for patients with immediate vision needs.

Drs. Carmelina Gordon and Surendar Purohit are excited to provide a place for patients to receive advanced, compassionate care in a relaxing and healing environment.

The Retina Institute will be located next to the Corporate Headquarters at 850 West North Street in Jackson, Michigan.

The changing of the season is a great reminder to start thinking about how to use your flex spending money before the end of the year. LASIK surgery, eye lid lift (blepharoplasty), and cataract surgery are reimbursable expenses under most flex spending plans.

What is a FSA (flexible spending account)?

Taking advantage of the Flexible Spending Account offered through your employer can save you up to 30%* off the cost of LASIK. FSAs allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars for certain medical expenses including LASIK.

What is a HSA (Health Savings Account)?

A Health Savings Account is similar to a Flexible Spending Account except they are specific to those who are enrolled in a high-deductible health insurance policy and the funds do not expire after a year if not used like a FSA.

How to take advantage of the savings?

Schedule your FREE Consultation now to find out if you’re a candidate before your open enrollment period so you can determine how much to set aside in your tax-free account. At TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers, we also offer flexible financing options for your procedure.

*Actual FSA/HSA savings will vary based on your individual tax situation.

TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers is pleased to announce that Dr. Raphael Addiego is celebrating his 5 year anniversary with the company. Dr. Addiego, a specialist in retina and diabetic eye care, sees patients in TLC’s Lansing and Battle Creek offices.

When asked why he became a physician, Addiego said, “My father was a traditional family doctor. I was inspired by his ability to touch the lives of individual patients and our community as a whole, and hope to live up to his genuine example of kindness and service. My vision is to make the greatest contribution I can to the quality of vision and lives of others, in providing dedicated service to those I am asked to help.”

Dr. Addiego is a graduate of Jefferson Medical School at Thomas Jefferson University, and is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers offers comprehensive eye care services in 14 locations throughout Michigan and Ohio. Treatments include diseases of the eye, cataracts, corneal disease, glaucoma, dry eye, macular degeneration, diabetic eye care, Blepharoplasty, and laser vision correction. For more information about TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers, please call 1-877-852-8463.