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Service from Kensington Ophthalmology

Offering eye care services for the Genesee, Livingston, Oakland, and Washtenaw County Areas

Kensington Ophthalmology eye center has provided eye care services for over 20 years in the Brighton, Michigan area. Dr. Holy Holm and Dr. Michelle VerPlank, are Board Certified Ophthalmologists, along with Dr. Jeffrey Reardon, a Board Certified Optometrist.  They have been providing eye care for years and are dedicated to the highest level of eye care for you and your family.

We have an advanced vision correction center. In addition, our Optical Boutique carries a large selection of frames for men, women, and children. Click here to learn more.

Eye Care Brighton

CATARACT

A cataract is a loss of transparency, or clouding, of the normally clear lens of the eye. As one ages, chemical changes occur in the lens that make it less transparent. The loss of …

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DIABETES

If you have diabetes mellitus, your body does not use and store sugar properly. High blood-sugar levels can damage blood vessels in the retina, the nerve layer at the back of…

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EYELID SURGERY

Eyelid surgery is a common method of treatment for entropion (inward turning of the eyelid), ectropion (outward turning of the eyelid), ptosi.s (drooping of the eyelid), and some…

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GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve, which is the part of the eye that carries the images we see from the eye to the brain. The optic nerve is made up of many nerve fibers…

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Eye Care Facts and Myths

Eye Care Facts and Myths Myth Reading in dim light is harmful to your eyes. It is not harmful to…
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Eyeglasses

EyeglassesSixty percent of the 161 million Americans who wear prescription eyewear choose eyeglasses. Wearing eyeglasses is one of the simplest…
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Detached and Torn Retina

Detached and Torn Retina A retinal detachment is a very serious problem that almost always causes blindness unless treated. The…
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Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)

Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Until recently, if you were one of the millions of people with a refractive error-light rays not…
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Age Related Macular Degeneration

Age Related Macular DegenerationAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of poor vision after age 60.…
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Childhood Reading Problems

Childhood Reading Problems When children have difficulty reading, parents often think poor vision is the problem. If a visit to…
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Floater and Flashes

Floaters and Flashes Small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision as you look at a blank wall…
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Intraocular Lenses (iols)

Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)An intraocular lens (IOL) is a tiny, lightweight, clear plastic disk placed in the eye during cataract surgery.…
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Blepharitis

BlepharitisLid margin disease is a common, persistent inflammation of the eyelids. Symptoms include irritation, itching, and occasionally, a red eye.…
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Smoking and Eye Disease

Smoking and Eye Disease Tobacco smoking is directly linked to many adverse health effects, including high blood pressure, heart disease,…
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Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR)

Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR) If you have diabetes mellitus, your body does not use and store sugar properly. Over time,…
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Strabismus

Strabismus Strabismus refers to misaligned eyes. If the eyes turn inward (crossed), it is called esotropia. If the eyes turn…
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How to insert Eyedrops

How to insert Eyedrops Infections, inflammation, glaucoma, and many other eye disorders are treated with eyedrops. Surprisingly, even the small…
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Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Conjunctivitis Pink eye, the common name for conjunctivitis, is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the outer, normally clear…
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Chalazion

Chalazion A chalazion is a swelling in the eyelid caused by inflammation of one of the small oil producing glands…
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Preventing Eye Injury

Preventing Eye Injury Any activity where something is flying at the eye puts the eye at risk for an injury.…
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