Why Do We Have Eyebrows & Eyelashes?
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News
Much like the eyes themselves, eyebrows and eyelashes are easy to take for granted. Unlike the eyes, however, these strangely placed hairs don’t serve a function that’s immediately obvious to many people. Over the past 200 millennia, humans have been losing hair all over our bodies, seemingly shedding that feature as it’s become decreasingly useful….
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Presbyopia, Bifocals, Trifocals, & Progressive Lenses
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At some point in life, almost everyone develops an eye condition called presbyopia. As we age, the likelihood that we will develop this condition increases, virtually reaching 100% by the time we turn 65. Also known as age-related farsightedness, this condition affects the eyes’ ability to focus, and it cannot be treated with standard glasses…
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A Guide to Caring for Your Glasses
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Breaking or damaging your glasses may not be as terrifying a prospect as it was when you were a kid, but it’s still a major inconvenience. Many people don’t realize that they’re practicing bad habits with their glasses, and damaged eyewear can put one in a costly, inconvenient, or perhaps even dangerous position. In a recent blog, we discussed…
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Meet Our April 2019 Spotlight Patient: Jean K.
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At Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons, we’re proud of the trust we’ve earned from our patients. We’ve established lasting relationships with countless great people, many of whom have been returning to us for several years. We understand how precious your vision is, and we work hard every day to make our patients feel that they’re…
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What are the Most Common Causes of Vision Loss?
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Although they’re incredibly resilient and powerful, the eyes can be susceptible to a variety of complications. Something as intricate and functional as the human eye is bound to be somewhat vulnerable—with so many things to do, just as many can go wrong. Fortunately, however, we have developed effective treatments for many of the potential medical…
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How to Properly Clean Your Glasses
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If you wear glasses, you know the feeling (or absence thereof) of forgetting that they’re on your face. In the same way you can get used to the feeling of frames on your face, you can also adapt to the sight of oils and dust accumulating on your lenses throughout the day. Anyone who wears…
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The Potential Effects of Dry Eyes
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Dry-eye can be an extremely common issue, and many people with this condition don’t even realize they have a problem. If you have chronic dry-eye that isn’t profoundly impacting your daily life, it can be easy to accept and get used to the discomfort. Dry eyes can be caused by insufficient tears or structural defects…
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What are the Most Common Causes of Vision Loss?
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News
Although they’re incredibly resilient and powerful, the eyes can be susceptible to a variety of complications. Something as intricate and functional as the human eye is bound to be somewhat vulnerable—with so many things to do, just as many can go wrong. Fortunately, however, we have developed effective treatments for many of the potential medical…
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Meet Our Spotlight Patient for January: Jean
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At Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons, we love to show how much we value our patients. When patients want to tell their stories and formally express their gratitude for the work we do, we’re grateful to be reminded of the impact our efforts can have. Jean, a patient of ours who needed a special procedure…
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How Often Should You Have Your Eyes Checked?
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At Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons, we always recommend that our patients have regular comprehensive medical eye examinations in addition to their routine eye exams. If you wear corrective lenses but have otherwise healthy eyes, we it’s important to have a routine eye exam (to keep your lens prescription up-to-date) every year. If you don’t…
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