Clearly Seeing, Affordably 

 

Did you know LASIK qualifies for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)?
 
Laser Vision correction, often called LASIK or refractive surgery, is a safe and effective way to correct nearsightedness, astigmatism and in certain cases far sightedness and presbyopia.  Wilkinson Eye Center is now offering all laser LASIK, also known as Intralase.  This new technology eliminates the need for a blade, making the surgery safer than ever before.  Drs. Andy Dhaliwal, MD and Scott Wilkinson, MD are board certified ophthalmologists and as cornea specialists are two of only a select few LASIK surgeons in the area that have completed an extra year of training in corneal and refractive surgery (LASIK).  Both trained at the prestigious University of Michigan, Kellogg Eye Center in Ann Arbor, MI and are happy to provide world class treatment right here in North Oakland County.
 
If you have FSA money left over this year, why not use it on LASIK?  Please call our LASIK coordinators Debbie or Shawn (248-334-4931, Ext. 3) to arrange a free LASIK screening to determine if you are a candidate. Now is also a great time to help you determine if you want to set aside FSA money for next year.  We hope to hear from you!

Get to Know...

Our Clarkston Staff

 

In 2005, Dr. Saul Rubenstein of the Clarkston Eye Clinic (6875 Dixie Highway, Clarkston, MI) made a life decision - he sold his practice and went into semi-retirement.  Ah, the good life in Florida for the winters!  Dr. Rubenstein chose the capable hands of Dr. Scott Wilkinson and the Wilkinson Eye Center to continue his practice and care for his patients. What a blessing for WEC!  Very shortly thereafter McCulloch Optical also joined with WEC, giving us an outstanding Optical department in each location.

 

Lovingly known as "the Cottage" (while the Pontiac office is jokingly referred to as "Corporate"), our Clarkston location has been a win-win situation.  Staffs were joined, preserving jobs, and patients were giving options for their convenience.  When Joan, Carol and Mary Jane joined the "front desk" staff it was with over 65 years combined experience.  Merging practices is not always easy, but this staff in Clarkston is exceptional and has willingly learned everything "Corporate" has thrown at them.  We've asked this strong staff to share a little.  Read on!

 

A: Carol: "I was born and raised in Detroit.  I've been married for 38 years with three children and one grandchild.  I went to Detroit Business Institute for a year then worked for Albert Kahn Architectural Engineers and later GM.  I then took a 12-year maternity leave.  I started working for Dr. Rubenstein when my youngest was in kindergarten.  It was a great job, close to home and all of my children's schools."

 

Joan: "I was born and raised in Lewiston (a small town in northern Michigan).  I attended Central Michigan University for two years - where I met my husband.  We have three children and six grandchildren.  I went back to school for two years at OCC, then came to work for Dr. Rubenstein in 1986 to put my children through college.  I love being with family at Christmas, especially watching my grandchildren's enjoyment of the season.  Now, at this stage in my life, I'm just hoping to keep everyone happy and healthy in my family!"

 

Mary Jane: "I was born in Detroit, started working right out of high school, married in 1976 and have two wonderful children.  My son lives in Denver and is single and my daughter lives in Berkley with her new husband (just married in September).  I started working for Dr. Rubenstein in 1988 when my daughter was just starting afternoon kindergarten (I  quit work when the kids were born).  Dr. Rubenstein needed someone to work two afternoons a week, so it was just perfect for me.  I was thrilled when I was able to keep my part-time job after merging with WEC!"

 

Denny & Kathleen: "I (Denny) grew up in Waterford as one of six children.  I (Kathleen) was born in Kansas and grew up in Fort Collins, CO, also one of six children. We have four children who now live coast-to-coast (LA, Chicago, Redford (MI) and Washington D.C.).  Denny's parents started McCulloch Optical in the early '40s.  I (Denny) worked there in summers as a messenger in downtown Pontiac.  I went to college, moved to Colorado and met Kathleen.  I (Kathleen) started computer classes at 15; I started working for an electric company at 17, who paid for IBM school.  I became a computer programmer at 19 and LOVED IT!!  We moved to Michigan in 1977 where we joined the McCulloch family business.  Mom & Dad retired and we bought the business in 1980 - the rest is History!

 

 

Perhaps it's time we take a step back.  Stress during the holidays is no more beneficial for your health - physical or mental! - than at any other time of year.  Of course we recognize this fact: we spend a lot of time and a lot of money on books to teach us to relax, massages, vacations, yoga classes, etc.  Why not make it a priority to de-stress your holidays, too?  Shop, party, and be with loved ones but make boundaries.  Do you do what you do because you love to do it, or because you feel an obligation?  Maybe it's time to send a few less Christmas cards.  Spend less on gifts but make them more meaningful.  Plan ahead.  Eat with restraint but enjoy every bite.  Be with family and friends but skip some of the trimmings - they remember time with you, not the extra baubles on the mantelpiece.  We asked the staff here at WEC how they de-stress their holidays, and here are their responses:

 

The doctors and staff at WEC