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It is estimated that three million Americans have glaucoma, but only about half of them know that they have glaucoma. Over 78,000 residents are affected in Michigan and approximately 30,000 live in Muskegon and Ottawa Counties. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for people over 60 years old. However, blindness from glaucoma can often […]

The holidays are upon us, and for some people, that means getting through some stressful situations. Shoreline Vision is dedicated to providing helpful tips to help alleviate the symptoms that come along with headaches and migraines brought on by the holidays. Continue reading below to see how migraines affect your vision and what you can […]

November is National Diabetes Month and we here at Shoreline Vision would like to share some helpful tips regarding your eye health and diabetes. Did you know that diabetes can lead to eye disease? If left with no treatment, it can result in vision loss or even blindness. To help keep your vision healthy, here […]

Halloween ought to be an enjoyable time that your child remembers for many years to come. Every year, there are several hundred eye injuries connected to costumes and masks that are dealt with in the U.S. health center emergency clinic. There are many things you can do to ensure your child partakes in a safe […]

Keep Your Eyes Healthy Growing old is a process which brings about many opportunities and developments, from major transformations, such as eventually becoming a grandparent or going back to college to simple everyday life changes, such as beginning a new workout program. Don’t lose out on any of these opportunities. Take stock of your eye […]

Be prepared for the Solar Eclipse on Monday, August 21st, 2017! We have received 300 pairs of solar eclipse glasses and will be selling them for $2 per pair on Thursday, August 10th. Be sure to stop in one of our locations to pick up your pair before they’re all gone! The actual eclipse path will […]

It’s nearly back-to-school time and you’re prepared with your child’s enrollment forms, orientation schedules, and immunizations — but what about their eyes? August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month– an excellent time for you to get your child’s eyes checked before school starts. Threatening Conditions The majority of children have healthy eyes. However, there […]

Run For Sight 5K Run/Walk begins with registration at 7:00 AM in the parking lot between the Coast Guard Station and Margaret Drake Elliot Park. The 5K Run is competitive and the 5K Walk is family and dog friendly, but remember; dogs must be on a leash and picked up after. The 5K Run starts at 8:30 AM with the 5K Walk starting just a few minutes after.

Your skin is the body’s largest organ. It protects against heat, sunlight, injuries, and infection. Yet, some people don’t consider protecting the skin we have. It is very important to take good and proper care of your skin. The importance to safeguarding your skin while in the sun is becoming more obvious through the years, […]

Prevent Blindness America Declares June as Cataract Awareness Month to Educate Public on The Most Common Eye Disease There are over 24 million US residents 40 years old and older who have cataract, according to the “Vision Problems in the U.S.” report from Prevent Blindness America. It is the top reason for blindness worldwide. Cataract […]