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March is Low Vision/AMD Awareness Month
Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a leading cause of blindness in America for those over the age of 65. Macular degeneration is a deterioration or breakdown of the macula. When the macula does not function correctly central vision will be blurred resulting in a dark area or distortion.
A proper balanced diet and nutritional supplements may help prevent progression of dry AMD. The large multi-center AREDS study sponsored by the National Institute of Health (NIH) showed that supplementation with Vitamins E, C, Zinc and Vitamin A will help prevent progression of dry AMD for those who already have moderate retinal changes. Patients should also test their vision daily with an Amsler Grid to look for any subtle distortion of vision. Those with a strong family history should be followed regularly by their Ophthalmologist and focus on nutritional prevention.
If you are over age 60 or have a family history of macular degeneration, it is important to have close follow-up with your Ophthalmologist.
It's time to end your frustration with reading glasses!
- Are you over the age of 45?
- Do you have good distance vision without glasses?
- Are you tired of fumbling for reading glasses to read the newspaper, a menu in a restaurant, your computer screen?
If you answered, “yes” to these questions, you may be a candidate for an exciting new vision correction procedure, NearVision CK that Southwest Michigan Eye Center has added to our program of services. CK, or Conductive Keratoplasty, is the exciting new FDA approved vision technology that improves near vision in the millions of Baby Boomers with presbyopia, the age-related eye condition that sets in after age 40. NearVision CK uses radio waves to reshape the cornea to bring near vision back into focus.
Special Spring Price- 10% discount!*
Refractive consultation completed by 4/30/10 and procedure performed by 6/30/10. Space is limited.
Lasik Seminar
SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday April 27 from 6 - 7 PM.
Attend our FREE Seminar to find out if you are a candidate for Lasik. The presentation and question and answer session will help you understand which procedure is best for you. This is the first step to improving your vision with less dependence on corrective lenses. All seminar attendees may also register to win a FREE One-eye Intralase Method Lasik procedure. RSVP today as available seating is limited.
3600 Capital Avenue S.W., Suite 203
Battle Creek, Michigan 49015
800-274-6699
269.979.6381 (FAX)
info@swmeyecenter.com
