What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
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Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a common disease that affects central vision and is the leading cause of severe vision loss among people over the age of sixty. Researchers estimate that one in 2000 people in the developed world are afflicted with macular degeneration and as people come to live longer lives that number…
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Meet Our May Spotlight Patient: Louis
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At first, 68 year old Louis didn’t even notice anything was wrong. His wife had noticed he was squinting more than he used to, and he complained about it being too dim around the house, but it was nothing that seemed cause for much concern. But as his vision grew increasingly blurry, and the halos…
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Are Eyes the Windows to Good Health?
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Some of you may have heard the eyes described as “the windows to the soul” or heard a healthy, active person described as “bright-eyed” but how many of us actually understand just how closely tied those two phrases really are? In fact, doctors are recognizing more and more just how significant a role the eyes…
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How is the Sun Damaging Your Eyes?
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While most are aware of the damage the sun can cause to unprotected skin, fewer know that long term exposure to this increased level of ultraviolet (UV) light can cause a number of conditions that could adversely affect your eyesight. At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons your eye health is important and educating our patients…
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Segal Eye Docs Walk for Lupus
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On Saturday, April 26th, 2014, Dr. William Segal and his team will be taking part in the Walk to End Lupus held in Piedmont Park by the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA). The Atlanta Walk, the largest LFA walk in the nation, plans to host over 8,000 walkers in an effort to raise funds and…
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Allergies Wreaking Havoc on your Vision
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Now that the beautiful spring weather has arrived, that means allergy season is in full force. Itchy eyes, runny nose, sore throat, and endless sneezing are just a few of the ailments we experience. Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons, P.C., is dedicated to providing you providing you exceptional eye care and we are here to…
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Fun Facts about Eyes
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Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.C., provides patients with a full array of routine eye care, eye disease treatment, and refractive eye surgery. Dr. William Segal and Marc Lay,O.D take pride in the superior care they always strive to offer their patients. Patients typically ask us a variety of questions concerning eye care, and we’ve decided to help answer…
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New Technology to Treat Glaucoma: The iStent®
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Standing as the second most common cause of blindness, glaucoma currently affects 2.2 million Americans according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. William Segal reminds his patients that every age group is at risk for glaucoma, including young adults and even infants. In an effort to treat patients suffering…
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7 Factors that can Harm your Eyesight
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When it comes to your eyesight, it is very important to treat your eyes with the utmost care. You may not know it, but everyday activities can wreak havoc on your vision; causing you to have problems later down the road. At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, we are committed to maintaining your vision and…
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How Cosmetics Can Harm Your Eyesight
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At Georgia Eye Physicians we treat patients with a variety of different eye conditions. Often times our patients are surprised to learn how even the most routine regimens like applying makeup can pose risks to your eyesight. In fact, what most of us don’t know is that the makeup we are applying can be an…
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