General Optical was founded in 1953 to provide the highest quality eye care for the people of Flint and surrounding communities. Since then, we have grown to three locations, serving thousands of satisfied patients throughout Mid-Michigan. We are locally owned and operated, and proud to employ our entire workforce here in Genesee County.Since taking the reigns in 1971, Jim Moore has continued the Moore family tradition of providing the highest quality eye care products and services available and always at a superior vale. Under Mr. Moore's direction, General Optical has added many new services and technologies with the sole purpose of making your eyewear the very best it can be. Jim Moore is the spokesperson in our television commercials so you might very well recognize Jim when you come into the store.Our professional staff is highly trained and ready to assist in any way possible to make sure your satisfaction is complete. We know t he answers to your questions about eye care, and can help you make informed decisions about treatment options. From our fully licensed and experienced Doctors of Optometry, to our veteran Opticians, our primary goal is improving your vision.
Diseases that may be associated with Dry Eyes include Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes (especially when the blood sugar is up), Asthma, Thyroid disease (lower lid does not move when blinking), Lupus, and possibly Glaucoma.
Regular eye exams are an important tool in eye health for detecting and preventing eye diseases and evaluating the overall health of the patient. Some diseases, such as glaucoma, develop gradually without symptoms or vision loss, so patients may not notice that anything is wrong until significant and irreversible damage as been done. Early detection of eye diseases allows for a better choice of treatment options and a reduced risk of permanent damage.
Ophthalmology
Vision screenings at your pediatrician or school are useful to pick up gross problems, but they do not take the place of full eye exams. A study that was funded by the National Eye Institute and was published in the April 2004 issue of Ophthalmology found that 36-39% of preschool children with one of the targeted vision disorders was missed.
Macular Degeneration
Age related Macular Degeneration is traditionally described as a form of the disease which affects individuals over the age of 55 years. However, we have recently discovered that a significant number of these individuals may have a major genetic component that contributes to the disease.
Laser Eye Surgery
CareCredit offers you convenient monthly payments so you can get the treatments and procedures you want and need now. You pay no up-front costs, no annual fees and incur no pre-payment penalties. You can use CareCredit for anything including LASIK for you and your family.
Cataracts
A Cataract is the clouding of the lens of the eye. Normally, light passes through the clear lens and is focused onto the Retina. However, the natural aging process can cause the lens to become cloudy.
Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is a selective and successful solution to restoring vision when the cataracts seriously impair your vision and affect your daily life. Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States, with millions of surgeries done each year. Cataract surgery is a routine and relatively painless procedure.
Eye Exam
In addition to our comprehensive eye examinations, we also provide a wide array of specialty medical services. Sometimes, eye exam results or medical histories indicate that a patient could be at risk for a certain condition or disease.