New LenSx® Laser System Offers a Breakthrough in Cataract Treatments
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At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.C., we have always kept abreast of the latest technology in order to provide our patients with the safest and most effective treatment options. In keeping with that commitment, we are proud to announce the acquisition of Alcon’s new LenSx® laser, a bladeless, computer-controlled laser that allows us to…
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The Facts about Glaucoma
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Glaucoma, a condition that occurs when the build-up of fluid pressure inside the eye damages the optic nerve, affects an estimated 2.2 million Americans. Unfortunately, because the disease is poorly understood, only about half of those affected even realize that they have it. Understanding the progression of the disease, and having your eyes checked annually,…
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What You Need to Know about LASIK
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What You Need to Know about LASIK Since it was approved by the FDA in 1995, almost 20 million patients have undergone LASIK eye surgery in the United States. Of these patients, the vast majority (well over 95%) has reported satisfaction with the results of their procedure, with most achieving uncorrected vision of 20/40 or…
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Good Vision an Integral Part of Academic Success
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Now that summer is drawing to a close, many parents have sent their children off to school. While every parent wants their child to be prepared and equipped for the school year, many often forget how vital a role good vision can play in the learning process. The American Public Health Association (APHA) reported that…
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Technology and Your Eyes
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Technology has come to play an ever increasing role in our lives. For example, in the early 1990’s, portable phones were considered an extravagant novelty; few would have imagined that in just two decades the majority of people in the industrialized world would carry them constantly. Now, fully interactive technology like Google Glass makes it…
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Intraocular Lenses for Every Type of Eye
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The lens of the eye is a highly sophisticated organ, which constantly shifts and bends in order to focus incoming light onto the light-sensitive cells at the back of the retina. Unfortunately a number of different conditions can cause the lens to become clouded with cataracts, resulting in blurred or darkened vision. In the initial…
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Protecting Your Eyes from Everyday Damage
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The eyes are extremely intricate and sensitive organs, and we at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.C. are dedicated to helping you keep them in good working order. While we are able to treat many kinds of injuries and eye conditions, some of the most common threats to your eyes can be easily minimized with…
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Meet Our August Spotlight Patient: Jobeth
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Featured Patient, Uncategorized
Jobeth, a retired teacher from Barnsville, Georgia, had spent most of her life without experiencing any vision problems at all. As years passed, she started experiencing some trouble with fine print and began using reading glasses from the local drugstore. Then, very suddenly, she found herself struggling to read fine print on television and the…
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Clear Information about Cataracts
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Cataracts are the most common cause of blindness in adults over the age of 40 worldwide. It is estimated that more than half of all Americans over the age of 80 either have a cataract or have undergone cataract surgery. Although there are several ways to treat the symptoms of a cataract in the early…
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The Many Varieties of Contact Lenses
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More than 34 million people in the U.S. and 71 million people in the world wear contact lenses. Still, even many who wear contact lenses on a daily basis may not fully understand the many options available: disposable, gas permeable, toric, multifocal, and bandage contacts. At our state of the art optical center, we at Georgia Eye Physicians and…
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