Cukrowsi Eye Center

read moreEast Michigan Eye Center has had the pleasure of serving the Flint area for over 20 years. Our four Board Certified Ophthalmologists and Board Certified Optometrist along with our well-seasoned staff provide our patients with comprehensive medical eye examinations and use the most advanced testing for the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease. With our state of the art Surgery Center at the same location, patients can conveniently schedule and have cataract surgery, ocular plastics surgery, glaucoma and diabetic laser treatments with friendly and familiar doctors and staff.

read moreGlaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve and has to do with the pressure inside of your eye. When the aqueous humor (a clear liquid that normally flows in and out of the eye) cannot drain properly, pressure builds up in the eye. The increase in pressure can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. Your ophthalmologist may tell you that you are at risk for glaucoma if you have one or more risk factors, including having an elevated IOP, a family history of glaucoma, certain optic nerve conditions, are of a particular ethnic background, or are of advanced age.

read moreChronically high blood sugar can damage tiny blood vessels in the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. Diabetic Retinopathy causes the blood vessels to leak fluid or bleed which can distort vision. In advanced stages, new blood vessels can form on the retina and leave scarring on the retina. Diabetic Retinopathy is the most common cause vision loss in people with diabetes. If you have diabetes make sure that you are coming in for your routine diabetic eye exam.