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Category Archives: Best News In Sight
Akler Eye Spring Update 2022
Akler Eye Spring Update 2022 Dear colleagues, friends, patients and family, Our calendars tell us it's been spring for weeks, but winter continues to circle back again and again. Yes, I know this is Michigan where we can have all … Continue reading
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We Are 10 Years Old
Akler Eye Center 10th Anniversary Dear friends, patients and family, This week I have reached a professional milestone. My solo ophthalmology practice Akler Eye Center is 10 years old. Looking back, I am very proud of what has been accomplished … Continue reading
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Happy New Year to all!
End of the year Message Dear friends, patients and family, I know I am not the only one who will be happy to say goodbye to 2020 - a year that has greatly challenged us all. Looking back, … Continue reading
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Healthy Food for Healthy Eyes
Happy Holidays to all of you! For this Akler Eye newsletter, I will discuss which types of foods help your eyes to stay healthy! As most of you know, aside from ophthalmology, my passions include reading and living a healthy … Continue reading
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Screen Time and our Eyes – How Much is Too Much?
As both an ophthalmologist in Detroit and a parent, I often think about whether our society’s addiction to screens is healthy. The incidence of myopia, or nearsightedness, has nearly doubled in the US to 42%. Scientists are not sure if … Continue reading
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Customizing Lens Implants in Cataract Surgery
There have been so many exciting new developments in the technology of lens implants over the last 15 years, from implants that correct astigmatism to advances in multifocal implants that offer a range of vision from distance to near. One … Continue reading
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Artificial Intelligence and Fighting Blindness in Diabetics
Diabetes affects more than 415 million people worldwide, or 1 in every 11 adults. About 45% of diabetic patients are likely to have diabetic retinopathy. Early detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy can help reduce preventable vision loss. Artificial intelligence … Continue reading
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Do I need computer glasses to protect my eyes?
As a society, we are spending more time looking at computer screen in the form of monitors, tablets and smartphones than ever before. While long hours spent looking at screens can cause eye strain, this is related to decreased blinking … Continue reading
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PEARL Treatment for Presbyopia
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone has been enjoying the wonderful fall weather! Last month I attended the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting in Chicago. I am going to share some exciting research being done overseas on novel approaches to … Continue reading
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Patient Satisfaction Following LASIK – Update on the PROWL 1 & 2 Studies
Dear Patients, Friends and Family, I just returned from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Annual Meeting. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet with colleagues and leaders in my profession. This month I will be sharing exciting … Continue reading
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