Jackson, MI – TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers Board of Directors announce Trent Roark as CEO to oversee their 15 locations throughout Michigan and Ohio. Born in Jackson, Michigan, Trent grew up in the Detroit suburbs. He joins TLC with an impressive background, including being one of the founders of the former NovaMed a national network of ambulatory surgery centers and healthcare related services.

“We are excited to have Trent join our team” says Kevin Lavery, Chairman of the Board for TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers. “With his passion and years of experience leading other major ophthalmic practices, I am confident he will grow our organization and improve upon our history of excellent patient care.”

Working in the healthcare industry since 1972, Trent was the practice administrator for St. Luke’s Eye Institute in Tarpon Springs, Florida for several years. He left St. Luke’s to move to the Chicago area to help start an ophthalmology physician practice management company, serving as Vice-President of Clinical Operations and Compliance Officer. After the successful transitioning of this company to a publicly traded company, he formed his own healthcare consulting firm and also served as practice administrator for a small practice in the Chicago area.

Despite living in different parts of the county, Trent has never stopped loving U of M football (although he hopes the Ohio region of TLC won’t hold that against him!). Trent and his wife Carrol, have two grown children and four grandchildren. “It seems my life has come full circle” says Trent. “I am honored to have this opportunity to join such a great and respected practice.”

“As we look towards our future, we are excited for the leadership and fresh ideas that Trent will bring to our practice” says Laura Kilgore, Director of Clinical Operations for TLC.

TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers offers comprehensive eye care services in 15 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, or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-877-852-8463 or visit www.tlceyecare.com/appointment.

TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers Corporate Office celebrates one year at its Jackson location at 850 West North Street. The Corporate Office relocated from Ann Arbor to Jackson in March, 2012.

TLC purchased the building on West North Street, where it houses approximately 37 employees who handle billing, scheduling, accounting, and other business functions for the company’s 14 ophthalmologic centers throughout Michigan and Ohio. To prepare for the move, TLC invested in the interior and exterior of their new location, landscaping the entire property and repaving the parking lot.

“It is hard to believe it has been one year,” said Sue DeMott, CEO. “We are so pleased with our new location that we are continuing TLC’s expansion in the Jackson area. We are currently under construction next door to our corporate location, adding a Retina Based Clinic, which will improve our patient experience. TLC is also planning a remodeling project at our Jackson Clinic located on Ganson, in late summer,” adds DeMott.

TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers Retina Institute plans to begin seeing patients in June of 2013.

TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers offers comprehensive eye care services. 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.

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.

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.