Dispelling the Myths about Eye Health
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For the majority of people around the world, the ability to see makes an impact on their lives during virtually every waking moment. While other health concerns might go unnoticed, evidence of deteriorating vision can often be literally right in front of your eyes. Since vision is so much a part of our everyday human…
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Laser Eye Correction: Which Approach is Right for You?
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When we see, light is focused by the lens at the front of the eye onto the layer of photoreceptive cells that line the back of the retina, creating an image that is then transmitted to the brain. However, tiny imperfections in the curve of the cornea, called refractive errors, can distort this focus, making…
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The Importance of Back to School Eye Exams
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As summer starts to draw to a close many parents find themselves knee deep in a flood of back to school activities. But even though schedules may grow increasingly hectic, it is important to make sure that one vital responsibility not be overlooked: the back to school eye exam. Most school districts around the country…
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Meet Our August Spotlight Patient: Bonnie
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For the more than 20 million Americans that are affected by cataracts, the world can be a dark place. This common eye condition occurs when tissue breakdown and protein clumping in the lens of the eye cause it to become cloudy and distorted, obscuring vision. In some cases, as cataracts grow worse, they can cause…
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How Sunglasses Work
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The eye-care specialists at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons can treat a variety of conditions that impact vision, but we understand that most people would rather never suffer from visual impairment at all. Fortunately, there are many preventative measures you can take to help keep your eyes healthy and sharp. One of the most common…
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Answering Your Questions about Glaucoma
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The eyes are extremely intricate and delicate organs, and there is a wide array of medical conditions that can negatively affect the vision. One of the most serious is glaucoma, which affects an estimated 2.2 million Americans. Despite being the second most common cause of blindness in the world, this eye illness is still poorly…
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Meet Our July 2015 Spotlight Patient: Mary Ann
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We would all like to enjoy perfect vision, without the need for eyeglasses or contacts, throughout our entire lives. Unfortunately, that is seldom how things turn out. Worsening eyesight is a natural part of growing older. Over time, the lens of the eye gradually grows less flexible and the muscles that control its focus grow…
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Understanding the Purpose of Tears
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Tears are a fundamental part of the human condition. Whether they are the result of profound emotion, intense physical pain, allergies, or just the onions you chopped while making dinner, tears are a phenomenon with which every one of us is familiar. Many of our patients at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons are interested in…
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Answering Your Questions about Cataract Surgery
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Cataracts affect more than 20 million Americans and are the most common cause of blindness in adults over the age of 40 worldwide. Unfortunately however, many of those at risk do not completely understand exactly what cataracts are or how they can be treated. At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, we believe that keeping our…
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What Determines the Color of Your Eyes?
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Many of our patients at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons wonder why different people have different color eyes, and if those eye colors have any underlying medical significance, particularly as they may relate to the development of certain vision affecting conditions, like cataracts. While the underlying genetic basis that determines eye color can be extremely…
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