great lakes eye institute patient portal

Why choose Great Lakes Eye Institute for LASIK?

should you have questions regarding an upcoming appointment or surgery. Since LASIK was introduced over a decade ago, Great Lakes Eye Institute has remained at the forefront of laser vision correction and technology. In addition to conventional cataract surgery, now we offer state-of-the-art laser removal of cataracts.

How do I sign up for a portal for hospital visits?

Most locations have two different portals: one is for your hospital visit information, and the other contains information from office visits with your doctor. Follow these steps to sign up: To sign up for a portal for your hospital visits, go to any registration desk in your local Ascension hospital.

Is my health information safe and secure on the patient portal?

We take great care to make sure your health information is kept private and secure. Our patient portal uses HTTPS to provide encrypted communication between you and your doctor's office. Access to your portal account is controlled through secure access codes, personal IDs, and passwords.

What is Great Lakes Eye Care?

At Great Lakes Eye Care our mission is to preserve and restore eye care in our community and around the world. Schedule an appointment today!

Who is the doctor for GLEC?

Your supervisor will relay your symptoms to one of the GLEC COVID officers (Dr. Brown, Dr. Cooke, or Shelby Weaver, RN).

What is the Academy of Ophthalmology?

The Academy is committed to inclusion, to the richness of a diverse society and to the principles of human dignity and societal equality. The profession of ophthalmology and individual ophthalmologists are committed to providing compassionate, equitable and outstanding care for all patients and communities.

What is the American Academy of Ophthalmology's statement about George Floyd?

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has recently released a statement regarding the death of George Floyd and the current turmoil raging across our country. The doctors at Great Lakes Eye Care resonate with this statement and wish to take a stand against injustice that still exist in the United States.

Where to place an employee to screen patients?

Place an employee at the front door of each office to screen all patients and visitors. If a patient has any respiratory or flu-like symptoms, yet must be seen, the “COVID-19 suspect” protocol will be followed (see below).

What is Vision Outreach International?

Vision Outreach International (the missionary arm of Great Lakes Eye Care) is a ministry that follows the example of Jesus Christ and has compassion on all people, especially the blind poor in under-served regions of the world.

What is a patient portal?

Our patient portal provides you with secure, online access to portions of your medical records, as well as an easy and convenient way to communicate with the practice through a secure internet connection. Think of it as an online account for your doctor's office, similar to online banking or credit card accounts you may currently have. Once you are logged into your portal account, the information you view pulls from your own personal medical record. Only you will have access to your health records, including any messages or information sent to you from the practice.

What do I need to use the patient portal?

You will need access to a computer connected to the internet and an up-to-date browser (such as Internet Explorer or Safari). You will also need an email address. The email address you provide is only used to notify you when you have a new message in your portal account. It is treated with the same privacy and care as your health records and will never be sold or leased. It is recommended that you use an email address only you have access to.

How do I sign up?

To activate your account, you will need to receive an activation code from us. Once you have received the code, you will be able to create your own username, password, and other login information used to verify your identity. If you would like to activate your portal account, please contact the office to receive your activation code.