More articles about: Kellogg Eye Center

Prosthetic Eye Craftsmanship
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Making Prosthetic Eyes That Look Like the Real Thing

Learn more about the intricacies of prosthetic eye craftsmanship in this article about ocularist Greg Dootz at the University of Michigan’s Kellog Eye Center, who has hand crafted prosthetic eyes for more than 3,000 patients.
Premature baby diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity
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To Spot Vision Trouble in Premature Babies More Often, Shift Focus to Telemedicine

U-M is using teleophthalmology to diagnose & treat retinopathy of prematurity. Learn how doctors are diagnosing eye diseases in premature babies remotely.
Jonas, suffering from Peters anomaly, and his parents
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Rare Eye Condition Inspires Parents to Create Cool Glasses for Kids

Jonas was born with a rare eye condition called Peters anomaly. See how his parents are helping children around the world with their company Jonas Paul Eyewear.
Two ophthalmologists performing retinal detachment surgery
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What Is a Detached Retina?

A detached retina occurs when the retina is pulled away from the eye. See detached retina symptoms, causes, & treatment and when to get detached retina surgery.
A patient undergoing corneal cross-linking
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Corneal Cross-Linking Helps Maintain Sight with Corneal Disease

Corneal diseases like keratoconus can cause progressive vision loss if left untreated. Learn about U-M's corneal disease treatment called corneal cross-linking.
Illustration of an eye receiving glaucoma eye drops
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A New Method to Boost Glaucoma Medication Adherence

Glaucoma treatment plans usually improve glaucoma symptoms when followed. Learn about glaucoma counseling that seeks to improve glaucoma medication adherence.
Close up of an eye suffering from wet age related macular degeneration (wet AMD)
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Evolving Macular Degeneration Treatment Guidelines for Ophthalmologists

Wet age related macular degeneration, AMD, is being misdiagnosed by ophthalmologists. Review recommended age related macular degeneration treatment & diagnosis.
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Knowing When It’s Time for Cataract Surgery

Cataracts are a type of visual impairment that is treated with cataract surgery. Learn about cataract surgery recovery time and when to have cataracts removed.
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5 Signs Your Child Might Have Vision Problems

Young people who squint or rub their eyes often could have deeper eye troubles. How to spot potential warning signs (and when to see an ophthalmologist).
Eye and eyebrow with purple light shining on it
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Telemedicine Could Improve Eye Exam Access for People with Diabetes

Virtual collaboration between primary care physicians and ophthalmologists may one day help prevent the top cause of new blindness in the U.S.
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Children from Low-Income Families Less Likely to Be Identified with Sight-Threatening Eye Diseases

A recent study by Kellogg eye specialists suggests sight-threatening conditions may be going undetected in children from less-affluent families.
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Enhancing Eye Care with a Smartphone

University of Michigan ophthalmologist wants to give primary care physicians access to iPhone based retinal cameras. Find out more about the CellScope Retina.
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Expanding Targeted Therapies to Rare Eye, Orbit Cancer

University of Michigan researchers are identifying opportunities to treat rare eye cancers with new targeted therapies being used for other types of cancer.