Grand Traverse Ophthalmology

Electronic Messaging is fast and easy utilizing the Patient Portal, just enroll and you'll have access to many features that make communicating with GTOC easier than ever. Once this is done, you will have access to your account.

GTOC Surgeons are pleased to offer laser-assisted cataract surgery in addition to traditional cataract surgery. Recent advances in laser technology have led to the development specifically for use in cataract surgery. With traditional cataract surgery, the incisions into the eye are fashioned with a blade.

Diabetic retinopathy, the most common diabetic eye disease, occurs when blood vessels in the retina change. Sometimes these vessels swell and leak fluid or even close off completely. You can have diabetic retinopathy and not be aware of it, since the early stages of diabetic retinopathy often don't have symptoms.

Many people suffer with uncomfortable, burning, and blurry eyes. A common cause is dry eye syndrome, also called ocular surface disease. There are many treatments that can help this syndrome, including prescription and non-prescription eye drops. Some therapies are focused on improving the oil component of the tear film, or blocking the tear drainage system. At GTOC, we understand that ocular surface disease can greatly impact the quality of your life and can offer you a treatment plan tailored to you.