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Financing LASIK
Submitted by Melissa Gold on February 12, 2020
Serving Southeast Michigan At CVI, we offer you flexibility and affordability. The Michigan-based Clavenna Vision Institute makes LASIK, PRK or cataract surgery affordable for any budget by offering options to assist you in paying for your procedure. Many of our patients have compared the cost of glasses and contact lenses over a ten-year period to…
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
Submitted by Melissa Gold on November 4, 2019
November is National Diabetes Awareness month. If you have diabetes, regular yearly visits to your ophthalmologist for eye exams are important, so your eye doctor can monitor the health of your eyes. High blood sugar (glucose) levels increase the risk of developing eye conditions related to diabetes. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of…
Lasik and Lifestyle Advantages
Submitted by Melissa Gold on October 3, 2019
LASIK and Lifestyle Advantages LASIK is a big investment in your eye health, but there are so many lifestyle advantages to having LASIK that the risks do outweigh the benefits. Long-term, LASIK is one of the simplest things to do that makes your day-to-day living more convenient. The technology has come so far today that the…
Defend Against Digital Eye Strain
Submitted by Melissa Gold on May 28, 2019
May is Healthy Vision Month, and there’s never been a better time to consider the impact of digital devices. Smartphones and tablets are an integral part of modern life, but there can be a downside to all that screen time: digital eye strain. Some signs of digital eye strain include: Dry, irritated eyes Blurred vision…
Painless LASIK Surgery
Submitted by Melissa Gold on November 6, 2018
LASIK Surgery Are you over the age of 18? Tired of the hassle of contacts and glasses? Ready to just wake-up-and-go? It may be time for you to look into #LASIK! LASIK surgery itself is painless and takes only 10 minutes per eye due to the laser technology available today. LASIK patients are given a mild oral…
Flexible Spending Account
Submitted by Melissa Gold on October 16, 2018
Now is the time to start utilizing monies left from your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and plan for next year. Some of these accounts are better known as Health Savings Account (HSA). FSAs and HSAs are great ways to pay health care costs. Using pre-tax money to pay for health care costs is money…
Can Expired Makeup Hurt My Eyes?
Submitted by Melissa Gold on September 6, 2018
Whether it’s a quick coat of mascara or a bold eye shadow, makeup can make your eyes pop and look brighter. However, these products won’t last forever. In fact, using expired eye makeup can lead to serious eye problems and vision damage. That’s why it’s always important to be mindful of the beauty product expiration dates…
Back to School Means Time for Children’s Eye Exams
Submitted by Melissa Gold on September 4, 2018
Back to school is in full force, so now is the time for school physicals, sports physicals and of course eye exams. We recommend that children have their first eye exam before starting kindergarten, then every other year thereafter. When children grow, their eyes grow too. As a person’s eye grows and changes their vision…
August is National Eye Exam Month
Submitted by Melissa Gold on August 7, 2018
August is National Eye Exam month. Clavenna Vision Institute wants your family to see the world clearly. That’s why we’re celebrating National Eye Exam Month this August. Vision correction and healthy eyes can lead to better learning, more productivity and an improved lifestyle for all family members. School age children need to have a baseline…
Winter Dry Eye Tips
Submitted by Clavenna Vision Institute on March 8, 2018
The cooler temperatures of winter bring cool winds and dry air as well as indoor heating. For many people, battling dry eyes becomes the norm during the winter months. The natural moisture in your eyes is reduced by all the changes that come with winter. At the extreme, dry eyes can become painful and feel…
