March Is Save Your Vision Month
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Vision
This month and year-round, we would like to remind you to prioritize your eye health in 2023 by scheduling your comprehensive eye exam and considering the importance of good eye health. Save Your Vision Month traces its founding to 1927 by American Optometric Association (AOA) members. This month and every month, we proclaim and deliver…
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What Are Spring Eye Allergies?
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Eye Care
We are on the cusp of Spring, and the change in season promises fairer weather and new beginnings. Unfortunately, Spring’s new growth can also create seasonal allergies that leave you with congestion, headaches, and itchy, swollen eyes. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, eye allergies also called allergic conjunctivitis, are pretty standard. They occur…
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February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Eye Care, Eye Diseases, Eye Exam, Ophthalmology, Vision
What is Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? AMD is the leading cause of central vision loss in American adults aged 50 and over. AMD is a disorder of the macula, the part of your retina where your central and color vision calls home. AMD is a complex disorder where degenerative protein/lipids (known as “drusen”) deposit under…
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Have a Good Night’s Sleep and Reduce The Blue Light
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Eye Care, Eye Exam, Eye Strain
The blue light from your digital devices may affect your ability fall asleep or get a quality night’s sleep. You may have experienced trouble falling asleep after staring at your phone or other digital devices right before bedtime. The blue light from your digital devices like phones and tablets keeps us up and stimulates us…
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What Do Your Eyes Reveal About Your Heart?
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Eye Care, Latest News
February often brings thoughts of heart-shaped candies and heart-themed décor for Valentine’s Day, but more importantly, it should make you think about your heart health too! February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on heart health and disease prevention. Many don’t realize that the heart is connected to every aspect of a person’s…
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Did You Know Stress Can Be a Strain On Your Eyes?
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Eye Care, Eye Strain
Stress is something that affects most of us in our busy lives. It is also a factor that can contribute to a wide variety of common health conditions. However, did you know that stress can also affect your eyes? When life feels too busy or demanding, your eyes can pay the price like the rest…
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Don’t Be Blindsided By Glaucoma
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Educational, Eye Care, Eye Exam, Glaucoma, Ophthalmology
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a necessary time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. It is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. The most common forms of glaucoma primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, but glaucoma can affect…
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Celebrate the New Year Safely!
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Educational, Eye Care, Vision
We are all looking forward to a fresh start and ready to ring in the New Year with cheer! Every year it is that special time to celebrate with champagne, but popping a bottle of bubbly comes with some risks. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a champagne cork can fly up to 50…
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Say Goodbye to Dry Eyes This Winter
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Dry Eye, Eye Care, Ophthalmology, Vision
The winter season is here! Dry eyes are prevalent during winter because of the cold, harsh winter winds, dry outdoor air, and dry indoor heat. These sudden changes in the atmosphere produce the onset of moisture evaporation inside your eyes. Thus, our tear glands do not produce fluid quickly enough to maintain the liquid coating…
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Keep Yours Eyes Happy & Healthy This Holiday Season
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Cataract Surgery, Eye Care, Eye Exam, LASIK Eye Surgery, Ophthalmology
Have you started your holiday shopping yet, making your list and checking it twice? If you are struggling to find the perfect gift for that special someone this year, look no further. Finding the right holiday gift for a health-minded person can often be a frustrating task. You may think a cookbook, a health &…
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