Upper Michigan Today learns dry eye solutions from Superior Eye Health and Vision Therapy Center

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – On Friday’s episode of Upper Michigan Today, John Redfield and Audrey Stetson saw clearer than ever new solutions to dry eyes.

Superior Eye Health and Vision Therapy Center took John and Audrey in to learn all about a pre-existing technology used in dermatology now broadening its reach to also include eye health and care. The eye health team demonstrated one of these solutions on John to improve his own eye’s dry tendencies.

But first, John and Audrey heard from Dr. Stephen Herman on what’s going on behind the eyelids and why people get dry eyes in the first place.

Dr. Herman took some photos of John’s eyes to get a closer look.

Dr. Jessica Jackson showed and told John and Audrey all about the new technology which expands what the center can do related to dry eye solutions.

Dr. Heidi Johnson then prepped John for his RF (radio frequency) treatment. It heats the skin and tissues around the eyes, stimulates collagen production and helps met and loosen blockages in the meibomian (oil) glands.

Next, Dr. Jackson demonstrated the IPL (intense pulsed light) process, which helps reduce inflammation around the eyelids, unclogging the meibomian glands.

The show wrapped with conversation surrounding the importance of nutrition and sunscreen for eye health. For all who spend much of the day staring at screens, Dr. Herman encouraged practicing the 20-20-20 method: taking a 20-second break every 20 minutes to look at something 20 feet away. He said it goes a long way in preventing digital eye strain.

To learn more about Superior Eye Health and Vision Center’s dry eye solutions, you can call (906) 228-4401. To request an eye exam appointment, click here.

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