Susan Mithoff Quade

Dr. Mithoff Quade is a 20+ year member of the American Optometric Association and the Michigan Optometric Association. She is the third generation optometrist with more than 20 years in private practice in Trenton, MI. At her family vision care practice, Dr. Mithoff Quade treats patients ages six months and older, internal and external eye diseases and specializes in children's vision disorders, dry eye therapies and specialty fit contact lens. Dr. Mithoff Quade is a graduate of Illinois College of Optometry and an externship with Great Lakes Naval Hospital.
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Prevention

Vision Disorders and Aging: The Implications for Seniors

Without even knowing it, your health choices today could impact your vision health later in life. Most eye disorders develop painlessly over time.

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Food and Recipes

Simple Recipes That Can Delay Age-Related Macular Degeneration

While there is no cure for AMD, researchers have found that eating foods rich in certain antioxidants and vitamins can reduce your risk

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Community

6 Ways to Instantly Become a Safer Nighttime Driver

It’s a lot harder to see the road at night. And even if you’ve been fine driving in the dark in the past, night vision worsens as you age.

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Prevention

Did You Know: The Connection Between Vision Health and Diabetes

There are many complications that arise from having diabetes—damage to your heart, blood vessels, nerves and kidneys to name a few. But you may not realize that…

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Prevention

Fixes For the Most Common Vision Problems

A few simple tips on how to improve your vision…

Home and Family

Is Your Child’s Vision Affected by Classroom Technology?

Interactive whiteboards, 3D presentations, personal tablets and computers are becoming the new standard in Michigan schools. In fact, 40 percent of teachers use…

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Prevention

Relief for Dry Eye Syndrome

You don’t need us to tell you that winter in Michigan means dealing with harsh dry air. Check out some of these solutions for dry eyes!

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Prevention

What Exactly Is 20/20 Vision?

Understanding exactly what 20/20…

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Prevention

Tips to help fall allergies

Here are some tips to help overcome fall allergies.

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Prevention

A prescription to success: Benefits of prescription sunglasses

There may not be anything better than driving north on I-75 with the sun shining on your face. Not having a pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes from the…

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Prevention

How-To: Relieve Vision Pressure at the Office

Work is becoming an increased source of stress for most Detroit residents, with more than 35 percent of people in the Motor City saying their stress has…

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