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our eyes are precious, and
vital to your indepen-
dence, and at Shanbom Eye
Specialist, our doctors have the goal
of providing eye care they’d give to
their own family.
That philosophy guides every deci-
sion — starting with the exam, advice
and individualized treatment plans
for conditions such as dry eyes and
cataracts.
“Our tailored treatment plans
mean that your plan is your own,”
said Dr. Steven A. Shanbom, M.D., a
board-certified ophthalmologist spe-
cializing in cataract and refractive sur-
gery. “There is no one size fits all.”
Dr. Shanbom and Dr. Amanda
Salter, M.D., both board-certified
comprehensive ophthalmologists,
bring their expertise and passion for
eye care to every appointment. They
treat the whole eye and can help
patients with cataracts, glaucoma, dry
eye and vision care. They specialize
in premium cataract surgery, includ-
ing cutting-edge lens implants and
innovative treatments for dry eyes —
providing relief for this occasionally
debilitating condition.
“If you live long enough, you will
experience cataracts,” Dr. Shanbom
said. “And there is a difference in
surgical options, and how to navigate
your choices, especially when it comes
to implant lenses.”
Cataracts are when the eye lens
becomes cloudy overtime and Dr.
Shanbom said it requires surgery
to replace the lens. Advances in the
options for lenses means patients can
experience a correction of conditions
such as astigmatism or near- and far-
sightedness — potentially reducing
or eliminating the use of glasses to
correct vision.
“The Holy Grail for an eye surgeon
is to correct vision so a patient can
see both far and near without glasses
or contacts,” he said. “And we pro-
vide several different options for lens
implants. They are not all created
equal, and we can help patients choose
the best and safest option.”
Dr. Shanbom does custom imaging
and examinations to determine each
patient’s needs when it comes to pre-
mium cataract surgery, making sure the
best possible option and outcome is
achieved. Patients can rest assured that
they have all the information needed to
make this decision on treatment.
“We do this very well,” Dr.
Shanbom said. “We give our patients
our best advice and recommendation
so they can make their best decision.
And we get very good results with
very few complications.”
Shanbom Eye Specialist has its own
two-room operating suite, so proce-
dures are done in-house — instead of
in a hospital. And also on-site is a Dry
Eye Clinic, where Dr. Salter works with
patients to improve or eliminate this
often painful or debilitating condition.
“Dry eye is like an epidemic,” Dr.
Shanbom said. “It can be a result of
aging, a side effect of medication or
a medical condition or as a result of
technology use.”
The condition can range from mild
to severe, and treatment plans can
vary, consisting of prescription eye
drops, oil gland treatments, tear car,
eyelid care and tear plugs.
“A lot of the time, this condition is
not taken seriously but you don’t have
to just live with it,” Dr. Shanbom said.
“There are many things we can do.”
Dr. Shanbom and Dr. Salter are
specialists in premium eye care and
surgical options, and their customized
treatment plans and professionalism
mean patients can rest assured they
are in the best hands when it comes to
vision conditions and correction.
“The well-being of our patients is of
the utmost importance here,” said Dr.
Shanbom. “We treat the whole eye.
And we treat our patients the same
way we’d treat our family.”
SHANBOM EYE SPECIALIST
28747 Woodward Ave., Berkley, Mich. 48072
(248) 368-0007
info@shanbomeye.com
www.shanbomeye.com
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