Frequently Asked Questions about Cataracts
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Cataracts, which affect more than 20 million men and women in the United States alone, represent the single most common cause of blindness in adults over the age of 40. Caused by a slow deterioration in the proteins that make up the eye’s lens, cataracts produce clouded areas in the field of vision which can,…
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Why Does Our Vision Get Worse as We Get Older?
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Everyone is familiar with the common effects that aging can have on the body. As cartilage and muscle tissue start to break down, early morning aches and joint pain become a frequent occurrence, and the skin begins to sag and wrinkle as it loses its natural elasticity and volume. However, many do not realize that…
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What Makes a Comprehensive Eye Exam Different?
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Prescription vision correction is more common than you might think. According to the Vision Council of America, an estimated 75 percent of the adult population worldwide uses vision correction products, and approximately 64 percent of them wear glasses. Regular wearers of glasses and contacts are all no doubt familiar with the standard vision screening, or…
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Why Does It Matter Which Eye Is Dominant?
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If you have ever participated in a sport or activity that involves aim, like archery, target shooting, or even darts, you have no doubt heard about and been affected by the issue of eye dominance. You may have wondered, however, exactly what that term means or what effect it might have on your vision. At…
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Common Health Conditions That Can Affect Your Eyesight
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At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, our focus has always been on the health of our patients’ eyes, but we also understand that all of the systems of the body are interconnected, and so what affects one part of the body can often have a serious impact on the eyes as well. In fact, because…
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No Laughing Matter: The Dangers of Novelty Contact Lenses
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Halloween is right around the corner, and many out there are no doubt already planning elaborate costumes for neighborhood parties or trick-or-treating. Some might even be tempted to give those costumes an extra air of authenticity by using decorative colored contact lenses. While blood-drenched vampire eyes or glow-in-the-dark lizard lenses might seem like a harmless…
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Meet Our October Spotlight Patient: Sathean
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Our eyesight is often what connects us most to the world around us, so the realization that you might be starting to lose your vision can often leave people feeling scared and alone, particularly if they do not have anyone with whom they can communicate. Such was the case with Sathean, a recent patient at…
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How Do You Avoid Glare in the Eyes?
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If you have ever had to drive into the sunrise on your way in to work in the morning or into the sunset on your way home for that matter, you are no doubt familiar with glare. It’s a term we all use, but few spend any time thinking about what it really means, and…
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Meet Our September Spotlight Patient: Thomas
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It’s never too late to improve your vision. Just ask Thomas, the Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons September spotlight patient. A 69 year old retiree from north Georgia, Thomas spent most of his life with severe myopia, or nearsightedness, but that never really slowed him down. After a long career working at the National Archives,…
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A Basic Glossary of Eye Health
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Despite the fact that it is something we all have to deal with on an almost daily basis, for many people, eye care can be very confusing. Not only does it often involve highly technical treatment methods using space-age lasers and advanced microsurgery, but the eye itself is an extremely intricate and sophisticated organ, with…
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