Garrett Eye Center

04/08/2024

When I worked in refractive surgery, I had to discourage eye rubbing at post-op all the time. I wanted to have a cone of shame in the exam room just for show to reinforce the rule.

04/08/2024

Enjoy the solar eclipse! Don't forget the glasses!

Looking directly at the sun - even during an eclipse - can burn a hole in your retina. Russell N. Van Gelder, MD, PhD, a clinical spokesperson for the Americ...

03/11/2024

If you have any questions or concerns please call the Iron Mountain or Escanaba Office.
Iron Mountain : 906-774-1404
Escanaba : 906-786-6705

And Thank you for choosing Garrett Eye Center for your eye care needs.

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11/20/2023

Now Welcoming Dr. Cameron Anderson to the Garrett Eye Center!

Call our Iron Mountain office at 906-774-1404 or our Escanaba office at 906-786-6705 to schedule an appointment!

11/15/2023

New Ophthalmologist joins Garrett Eye Center

We would like to introduce you to our new Doctor, Cameron Anderson. He is a comprehensive ophthalmic surgeon who treats a wide spectrum of eye conditions. Dr. Anderson has a special interest in refractive cataract surgery and minimally and invasive glaucoma surgery. He takes pride in placing his patient's interest above all else.

Dr. Anderson is a native to the Upper Peninsula and is excited to return to the area he grew up in. He received his undergraduate degree from Northern Michigan University, his medical degree from Michigan State University, and his ophthalmology residency at Henry Ford hospital.

When he is not spending time with patients, his extracurricular activities include waterskiing swimming, hiking, and traveling. most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife Allison, and their three daughters, Ella, Sienna, and Gia.

We appreciate your trust and confidence that you have placed in Garrett Eye over the years. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Anderson and his family back to the area. Dr Anderson is accepting new patients in both the Iron Mountain and Escanaba offices.

Call our Iron Mountain office at 906-774-1404
or our Escanaba office at 906-786-6705 to schedule an appointment!

11/15/2023

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is in the process of optimizing cataract surgeries. The hospital recently purchased and began using the Alcon Centurion Vision System.  The Alcon Centurion is a surgical device that helps eye doctors perform cataract surgeries more safely and accurately. It has advance...

04/13/2023

As some of you may know, Dr. Garrett donates his time every year for mission work to those in Honduras who are in desperate need of eye surgery. These surgeries would not be possible for many without the help and generous donations that Dr. Garrett brings with him each year. During his week-long stay, Dr. Garrett performs between 15 to 20 corneal transplants. Patients travel days from the surrounding region to reach the clinic he volunteers at. For over 20 years Dr. Garrett has committed to changing the lives of those in need in Honduras.

We hope you enjoy this years haul of happy patient photos!

02/18/2021

Well friends, it has been a long time since we posted on our Garrett Eye page. We do apologize for not keeping in touch; there is some kind of a virus going around that has interfered with our normal schedules and routines but we're getting back on track and appreciate your patronage.

Hopefully this new year, 2021 has started on a positive vibe for you and your loved ones. We here at Garrett Eye have overcome some Covid challenges and still are working on getting use to the new normal. As always we are still here for your medical eyecare needs.

February is known as Age Related Macular Degeneration awareness month (ARMD). There are two types of this disease that affects the eye differently. Dry ARMD is a common eye disorder among people of 50. It causes reduced and blurred vision due to thinning of the macula; the part of our eye that gives us clear vision. The second type of ARMD is wet that causes a blind spot or blurred vision caused by abnormal blood vessels that leak or bleed into the macula that then causes blurred vision. Treatment for wet may include series of injections to help dry the leak and stable the vision. Eye vitamins may help slow down the progression of blurred or lost vision. Vitamins containing lutein, zeaxanthin, saffron, bill berries, blue berries and black currents have been studied to have positive results to encourage healthy eyes. And always protect your eyes from UV light when outdoors and blue light from electronic devices.

So please be sure to have an annual dilated eye exam to evaluate the health of your eyes. Early diagnosis is key to treatment and preventing permanent loss of vision.

08/17/2020

Are you looking for an exciting, new opportunity? Garrett Eye is looking for a dynamic director of its Ambulatory Surgical Center. This is a free standing ambulatory surgical center connected to the clinic with two operating rooms dedicated to Ophthalmology.
If you’re energetic, self motivated, enjoys extreme attention to detail, and has excellent interpersonal skills we’d love to have you on our team! Candidate must be RN licensed in MI as well as ACLS certified. Previous experience in ASC based surgery as well as management/supervisor proficiency preferred. This is a full-time salaried position working Monday through Friday.
Job responsibilities: All phases of day to day operations of the surgical center with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance (Joint Commission and State of Michigan). Work closely with Clinic and office staff as a vital member of the management team.
Great work environment with dedicated staff members that work as a team
No nights, weekends, or holidays. Rare emergency call
Salary based on experience, signing/moving bonus
Excellent benefits package
To be considered for this excellent opportunity please send resume to mpeterson@garretteye.net or mail to 1301 Carpenter Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801. No phone calls please

03/31/2020

We are looking for a full-time insurance verification specialist to join our team in our Iron Mountain office. Candidate must be able to work in a very fast paced office setting. Attention to detail, good communication and computer skills are a must. Experience working with health insurance verification is preferred. This position will be available when we can safely see patients again. Please mail resume to: Garrett Eye, 1301 Carpenter Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801 or email to ddonaldson@garretteye.net

03/17/2020

Dear Friends,
Due to the ongoing uncertainty generated by the spread of the Coronavirus,our offices will be closed until further notice. We will continue to monitor the suggestions of the CDC and the Michigan Health Department. When our state and local health officials deem it safe, we will resume normal bussiness hours.

If you have a medical emergency, please call or go to the Emergency department at you local hospital.

03/10/2020

HAPPY MARCH 2020!

March is National Workplace Eye Wellness/Health Month

Injuries around the workplace can occur at anytime; including an eye injury. Hazardous chemicals, dust and foreign objects can cause serious eye conditions that could result in permanent vision loss. Most employers have a safety program and will provide you with the materials you need to get Osha approved eye wear. We are only given one pair of precious eyes so please follow your employers guidelines to ensure you can see the great days ahead of you!

With all of todays electronic technology and gadgets such as laptops, I-pads, notebooks, computer monitors, video games and cell phones; there are a lot more concerns with eye strain (electronic vision syndrome) and dry eye syndrome (DES). These syndromes can have symptoms of blurred vision, eye discomfort and redness. Here are a few suggestions to help alleviate these from happening to you.

1) Start with a comprehensive eye health exam to address your symptoms.
2) Proper lighting when on your electronic devices. What does your device recommend for bright day light darkness or working under florescent light.
3) Minimize glare. Flat screens are recommended. Wearing glasses with anti reflective coatings can also help with fatigue.
4) Blink more often. Approximately every 20 minutes blink or close your eyes slowly, like your going to sleep. Do this about 10 times and it will help moisten your cornea.
5) Excercise your eyes. Try to follow the 20-20-20 plan: look away from your device at something across the room for 20 seconds then look at an object close to you for 20 seconds and then back to your device 20 seconds. Repeat several times. This will also help your eyes accommodate (focus) from one object to another.

These simple tips are great for any age to practice-especially for children who will be working on electronic gadgets for many years to come.