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A cataract is a clouding of your eye’s natural lens that causes blurry vision, glare, and faded colors. They usually develop with age but can also come from diabetes, injury, or medications. The only treatment is cataract surgery, which replaces the cloudy lens with a clear one.
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If you are experiencing blurry vision, glare at night, or difficulty reading, it may be time for a cataract evaluation. At MiVision in Saginaw, we offer cataract surgery with advanced lens options to restore clear vision.
Learn more on our cataract page: Cataract Surgery in Saginaw, MI | MiVision Ophthalmology
You’re ready for cataract surgery when your vision interferes with your daily life — driving, reading, or recognizing faces. We’ll guide you through your options, including premium lens implants for less dependence on glasses.
Yes, most insurance plans and Medicare cover standard cataract surgery. Premium intraocular lenses, which can reduce your need for glasses, are considered elective and may not be covered. Our team will review costs with you before surgery.
Premium intraocular lenses are used in conjunction with cataract surgery to increase glasses independence. These are lens options that are not covered by any insurance due to being deemed ‘cosmetic’.
Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it causes vision loss without early warning signs. That’s why regular glaucoma screenings are so important.
If you are experiencing blurry vision, glare at night, or difficulty reading, it may be time for a cataract evaluation. At MiVision in Saginaw, we offer cataract surgery with advanced lens options to restore clear vision.
Learn more on our cataract page: Cataract Surgery in Saginaw, MI | MiVision Ophthalmology
If you have diabetes, schedule a dilated eye exam every year. Diabetes can damage the retina and cause vision loss (diabetic retinopathy). Early detection allows us to protect your sight.
Yes. Patients taking Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) need regular retinal exams to detect possible side effects. We provide this screening in-office.
It depends. If droopy eyelids block your vision,or the eyelid is turned in or out, surgery is usually covered by insurance. If it’s for appearance only, insurance won’t cover it. We’ll check your case and help with paperwork.
Most patients heal within 1–2 weeks. You may have mild swelling or bruising, but we’ll guide you through recovery and follow-up care.
Are you wondering who does what? An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats eye disease—and can perform surgery. An optometrist handles eye exams and glasses. At MiVision, we work hand in hand with optometrists so you get complete, seamless care.
Yes. MiVision offers same-day appointments for urgent issues like sudden vision loss, flashes and floaters, eye injuries, or severe pain. If you have an emergency, call us right away.
Please bring any pre-completed forms, your doctor’s referral form, an HMO pre-authorization form (if applicable) and your insurance card. A list of your current medications and dosages, as well as any relevant medical records. Finally, you may find it helpful to prepare a list of questions you have for the doctor.
Most eyecare experts recommend that you have a comprehensive eye examination every one to two years depending on your age, risk factors and whether you wear corrective lenses. Children need regular eye examinations to detect vision problems that can interfere with learning.
For adults over 50, age-related macular degeneration steals vision most often.
A refraction test helps us tell whether your vision change is due to your glasses or something your eyes need us to watch. Since Medicare won’t cover refractions, most patients pay a $55 fee—but we’ll verify that before you come in.
Depending on your visual status the state of Michigan may require driving eligibility forms to make sure that you see well enough to drive. These forms require a visual field to determine the degrees of visual field that you have. This test is not covered by insurance.
Dilating drops are used to dilate or enlarge the pupils of the eye to allow the ophthalmologist to get a better view of the inside of your eye. This is necessary to evaluate for medical conditions that may be present inside of the back of your eye.
Dilating drops frequently blur vision for a length of time which varies from person to person and may make bright lights bothersome. It is not possible for your ophthalmologist to predict how much your vision will be affected.
Driving may be difficult immediately after an examination. For this reason, if you have not experienced dilation before it is recommended that you have a driver take you to/from your appointment.
As the practice does not employ an optometrist we are unable to provide contact lens services. However, we would be happy to direct you to an optometrist for this service.
At MiVision, we are committed to providing exceptional eye care services to our patients. We’re here to protect and improve your vision with compassionate, expert care.