- GlaucomaGlaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve, the part of the eye which receives images collected by the retina and sends them to the brain. Every eye maintains a certain amount of internal pressure, called intraocular pressure. When this pressure rises to abnormal levels however, it can put extra stress on the optic nerve, causing significant damage. Optic nerve damage results in loss of vision, and ultimately blindness.
- OphthalmologyThe American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national membership association of Eye MDs with over 7,000 members internationally. The website provides an in-depth look at eye care health, while providing their membership with ongoing learning and support.
- Macular DegenerationMacular degeneration affects cells in the macula, which is the part of the retina responsible for central vision. Central vision is essential for most basic tasks like reading, driving, recognizing people, etc. Thus, although macular degeneration leaves peripheral vision un-impaired, it can be quite debilitating in its advanced state.
- Laser Eye SurgeryThe Holland Eye Surgery and Laser Center is founded on astute clinical judgement and comprehensive, up to date medical knowledge. Dr. Snyder and Dr. Currie are licensed medical doctors and are university trained, board certified ophthalmologists. We strongly believe that it is our responsibility, in caring for our patients, to maintain the highest standards of medical and surgical excellence.
- CataractsA cataract is an opacity that clouds the natural lens inside the eye. Normally the path of light to the retina (where the light sensors are) is as clear as possible. When proteins that make up the lens clump together, the resulting cataract blocks some of the light, making vision blurry or hazy.
- Cataract SurgerySince the practice was founded in 1952, Holland Eye has been a pioneer in eye care in Western Michigan, having introduced modern cataract surgery and Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (LACS), corneal transplantation, Visian ICL and other leading-edge techniques and diagnostic innovations to the region. Along with West Michigan’s first Ambulatory Surgery Center.
- Eye ExamA thorough eye examination consists of a variety of standard tests designed to measure visual acuity and other vision faculties, as well as observe the health of the eye and check for common eye diseases. There is no pain or discomfort associated with an exam, and they typically take less than an hour.
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a common disease in which blood-sugar levels are chronically too high. The disease has many related complications, and several eye diseases among them. The most common eye complication of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of adult blindness.
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