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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Nutrition to Promote Eye Health
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We all know that the food that we eat affects every part of our bodies, and this holds true for the eyes as well. For example, maintaining blood sugar levels with a healthy diet and regular exercise is the best way to avoid diabetic retinopathy, a progressive disease of the retina that affects patients suffering…
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Meet Our May Spotlight Patient: Jana
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Wife, mother, and grandmother, Jana has lived a happy life in Atlanta for more than forty years. After her retirement from a career as a legal secretary, she finally had a chance to do all the things she really loved, like gardening, playing tennis, reading, and trying to keep up with her many grandchildren. So…
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Answers to the Most Common Questions about Eyeglasses
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According to statistics compiled by the National Eye Institute, as many as 3 in every 4 Americans require some form of corrective lenses for clear vision and of these the vast majority use eye glasses. However, despite the relative pervasiveness of corrective eyewear, many people have questions about glasses and contact lenses. Here are answers…
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Can Springtime Allergies Affect Eyesight?
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For many people in Georgia, springtime means allergies. Not only does the skyrocketing pollen count cause sneezing, sniffling, and nasal congestion, but it can also affect the eyes as well, making them itch and burn while leaving them red and watery. A recent study published online in the journal Ophthalmology has also linked high pollen…
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Are Your Eyes Getting Old?
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As much as we may like to avoid it, getting older is inevitable. While a great deal can be done to help keep the body fit and the mind active as we age, there are still some signs of physical aging, some natural changes that occur in the body, that are simply unavoidable. Most significant…
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Understanding and Treating Retinopathy
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The retina is composed of a thin layer of light-sensitive cells that covers the inner surface at the back of the eye. Responsible for translating the light that enters the eye into electrochemical messages that can be relayed to the brain these highly sensitive cells are nourished by a complex and delicate network of blood…
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Protecting Your Eyes from the Summer Sun
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As the long winter months finally come to a close, many people are undoubtedly looking forward to spending more time enjoying outdoor activities. However all that time spent in the sunshine could potentially negatively impact the health of your eyes. The ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun has been shown to be the cause of…
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Precision Imaging Improves Cataract Surgery Outcomes
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In spite of the progress made in many countries during the last ten years, cataracts remain the leading cause of visual impairment in the world. According to statistics compiled by the United States Center for Disease Control, there are currently more than 20 million Americans over the age of 40 who are affected by cataracts. …
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Advanced Technology Helping the Blind to See
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Here at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons we treat a number of conditions that affect vision, from the simple refractive errors that cause nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, to complex degenerative conditions like cataracts or glaucoma that can lead to permanent vision loss. However, recently developed, advanced optical technology may allow us to go beyond merely…
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