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The FDA has approved an amazing technology that allows patients who are blind from certain types of retinal degeneration to see again. It’s called the Argus II Retinal Prosthetic Implant and it allows people who suffer from blindness due to certain conditions, such as Retinitis Pigmentosa, to see lights, shapes, and movement. Transformed signals from… Read More

Is cataract surgery covered by insurance? Yes, cataract surgery is medically necessary, so insurance companies do cover the surgery. Each insurance plan is unique though, so make sure you do your research to see what your particular plan will pay. When can I resume normal activities…..are there restrictions on lifting or bending after surgery? Most… Read More

Everyone is talking about sending a manned mission to Mars or even having people live there. It sounds exciting but there are many issues to be worked out and one of them is making sure your vision will be stable! File this information under, “Great Party Conversation” or “Trivial Pursuit”. Vision change occurs for about… Read More

Regular eye exams are more important than just checking for a new eyeglass prescription. Sometimes, vision changes that motivate a trip to the eye doctor can be symptoms of much bigger health issues in a completely different part of your body. Here are more real-life stories from our doctors here at Milwaukee Eye Care. Dr…. Read More

The eyes have been said to be the “window to the soul,” but they can also be a window to the body. Your eye doctor may find an abnormality in your eye exam that could be a sign of a problem somewhere else in your body. Even if you don’t have any vision problems, you… Read More

Do your eyes water when you’re out in the wind or cold? Do they ache or hurt? Are they red? Is your vision blurry at times but improves with a blink? These are common symptoms of dry eyes. In some cases you may even have the sensation that something is in your eye. Before leaving… Read More

Here we are at the tail end of 2014. Perhaps you have been healthy all year & have a surplus in your Heath Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA). If you have been dreaming about a life without glasses or contact lenses, this is the perfect time to consider LASIK. Since medical insurance… Read More

What Does A Christmas Story have to do with eye safety? The answer is everything! A Christmas Story is one of the very best modern holiday movies, in my opinion. It’s a great comedy, yet it carries an important message about eye safety. Throughout the movie the main character, Ralphie, is repeatedly told that he… Read More

Diabetes and Your Eyes November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and at Milwaukee Eye Care, we believe it’s important. So, what’s the connection between diabetes and the eyes? The fact is that this disease puts a person at high risk of devastating vision loss. Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication of diabetes. High blood sugar caused by… Read More

Seriously. You can find a big clue as to whether you have high cholesterol by looking in your eyes. The other day a patient asked me, ‘Are my eyes changing color? I’ve got this grey ring around my iris!’. The answer, no doubt, was a huge surprise! When a whiteish gray-blue line circles the outer… Read More