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Kevin T. Lavery, M.D.

Kevin T. Lavery, M.D. - Ophthalmologist

Vision is clearly one of the most precious senses. It is such a joy to maintain good vision and restore sight, especially in patients who have been told elsewhere, Nothing can be done.

Throughout my career, I have been given the great honor and responsibility of treating many patients with only one sighted eye, as well as performing surgery on dozens of doctors and colleagues who have chosen me to correct, enhance or restore their vision.

My goal is to treat every patient as an individual and help them to maximize their visual potential to meet those needs.

You have entrusted us with your sight and we are committed to providing you with the ultimate in quality care. I am blessed with the skill and expertise to treat the most challenging of cases. I also strive to have the humility to understand that I do not have all of the answers, and will seek consultation when necessary.

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Carmelina M. Gordon, M.D.

Carmelina M. Gordon, M.D. – Ophthalmologist

The subspecialty of the retina is unique in the sense that patients with retina problems are in danger of losing their precious gift of sight if left untreated. By possessing the ability to recognize and treat these patients, Dr. Gordon feels she is making a difference in the lives of her patients. It is important that patients receive the best possible care to correct or restore vision, along with a doctor who understands their concerns and who always puts their needs first. This is the kind of care you can expect from Dr. Gordon and her staff.

Dr. Gordon, a Vitreoretinal Surgeon, has been proudly serving patients at the Lansing and Jackson Specialty Eye Institute offices for over 10 years. Because retinal care is vital to a patient’s health and quality of life, Dr. Gordon maintains a strong focus on the latest technology, to assure that her patients are given the best treatment options to preserve their vision. Her dedication to research and clinical studies for Macular Degeneration has earned her a prestigious reputation in the medical field.

I chose ophthalmology as I think the gift of sight is one of the most precious gifts that we have.

Dr. Gordon is a proud member of several professional ophthalmologic groups and associations, including:

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Luis C. Gago, M.D.

Destined for a long career as a diving and salvage officer in the Navy, Dr. Luis C. Gago, M.D., made a sharp turn and pursued medicine. Coming from a family of physicians he was constantly exposed to the wonderful ways he could help people. Today, Dr. Gago enjoys the relationships that he builds with his patients and the satisfaction of being able to help each one see better.

Dr. Gago has performed thousands of cataracts, laser eye correction, and glaucoma surgeries at Speciality Eye Institute. By treating a patient’s cataract so they can see, helping a patient become more glasses-independent using a laser, or preventing a patient’s loss of vision from Glaucoma. Dr. Gago truly believes he can make a difference, by improving a person’s quality of life. By listening and understanding a patient’s fear of losing their vision, their driver’s license, or their independence, he can help by providing alternatives and treatments that will help ease their fears.

Dr. Gago considers himself fortunate to be in a field that is constantly evolving and allows him to apply these innovations to help improve each patient’s vision and care. The technological explosion in the ophthalmic field has led to great advances that benefit patients and their vision. With the advent of improved tools to remove cataracts and the emergence of intraocular implants that can correct astigmatism or provide youthful vision, patients have more options for their visual needs than ever before.

Patients seeking laser vision correction can take advantage of custom treatments that correct their specific visual prescription. For patients who are not candidates for laser vision correction, he can now offer an implantable contact lens that will take care of their visual needs. New minimally invasive glaucoma procedures also offer patients new treatment options, which help reduce or prevent the loss of peripheral vision from glaucoma. Additionally, Dr. Gago has years of experience in performing blepharoplasty, a procedure that removes excess skin from the upper eyelids that interfere with vision.

“Our goal at [Specialty Eye Institute] is to provide you the most advanced and best eye care possible. We work at making your visit a pleasurable and educational experience. Please ask questions, our outstanding staff and I want you to understand your diagnosis and options before you leave our office. I look forward to seeing you in our clinic.” — Luis Gago, M.D.

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Paul H. Ernest, M.D.

Dr. Paul H. Ernest - Ophthalmologist

Paul H. Ernest, M.D. founded Specialty Eye Institute in 1978 and is now an eminent ophthalmologist, but his educational foundation started out very differently. In his undergraduate days at Northwestern University, Dr. Paul H. Ernest was a dedicated engineering major for three years and even took an engineering internship with Ford Motor Company before the rewarding field of medicine beckoned.

After he witnessed his grandmother’s successful corneal transplant surgery, he focused his education on ophthalmology. Both his doctorate and his residency were completed at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. In addition, Dr. Paul H. Ernest also served a fellowship at Wayne State University’s Kresge Eye Institute. Dr. Ernest specializes in cornea and anterior segment surgery. He is committed to the people of Michigan is evident to this day.

Solving patients’ problems in a focused, detail-oriented way is something that Dr. Ernest prides himself on. He has retained the meticulousness of his engineering training and applied it to his current team-based approach to his work. Dr. Ernest is quick to praise his colleagues for being highly qualified and communicative. He says of himself and his fellow doctors, “We’re tight-knit and will stop at nothing to achieve our patients’ goals.”

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Dr. Ernest is committed to being up-to-date and as innovative as possible when it comes to his training and technology. Dr. Ernest provides custom vision through laser cataracts and refractive surgery.

With an extensive amount of experience, TV appearances, and work in the field - Dr. Paul H Ernest is one of the country's leading vision experts, and customizes each treatment for the patient's specific vision needs and lifestyle.

Dr. Ernest did my cataract surgery & repaired astigmatism. The outcome is spectacular. The office staff is very efficient and professional as is the staff at the Surgery Center. Dr. Ernest & staff educated me fully about cataracts, the surgery procedure, the risks & the prognosis. I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome of what was a scary proposition before consulting TLC. Dr. Ernest is a brilliant eye surgeon, a kind, dedicated man and has many outstanding accomplishments in the Opthalmology field during his career. Thank you Dr. Ernest & all the Staff. (My follow up was done by my local eye Doctor).

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