How We Use Lasers in Ophthalmology
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Lasers have been around for a long time, but many people still think of them as futuristic science-fiction props. The truth is, the real-world applications of lasers are more varied than what you’ll see in most sci-fi movies. While we may never have handheld laser guns, scientists have developed far more constructive uses for this…
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How Does Air Pollution Affect Your Eyes?
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Air pollution is problematic in several ways. It can have detrimental effects on the lungs, skin, eyes, and body in general, and few people would call a smog-obscured city pleasing to look at. It’s no surprise that the eyes are especially susceptible to the effects of low-quality air. Although the eyes are quite resilient in…
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Meet Our Cataract Surgery Spotlight Patient for December: Earline
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At Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons, we know we wouldn’t be where we are without our patients. After all, having such amazing patients to care for inspires us to continuously challenge ourselves to provide the best care possible. We put our hearts and souls into what we do, and we’re incredibly excited when a patient…
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10 Signs You May Have Cataracts (Part 2)
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Last month, we discussed five of the most common signs of cataracts. This common condition affects tens of millions of people worldwide, and left untreated, it can ultimately lead to vision loss. As we discussed in part one, cataracts are progressive, meaning they gradually get worse over time. Therefore, it’s important to understand the symptoms,…
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Keeping Your Eyes Safe at Home
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Every year, more than a million people injure their eyes at home. Although some of these incidents would happen regardless of how cautious the person is, the vast majority of eye injuries are preventable. There are several steps you can take, good eye-health habits you can form, and rules you can observe to keep your…
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Why Are Cataracts So Common?
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Accounting for about 3 million procedures each year, cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgery in the United States. Over 50% of Americans over age 80 either have cataracts or have had cataract-removal surgery, and there are approximately 20 million cases worldwide. Fortunately, cataract surgery is one of the more routine procedures an ophthalmologist…
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The Real Dangers of Costume Contact Lenses
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We’ve all seen people who go the extra mile for their Halloween costumes. They may wear an elaborate getup that looks impossible to move around in, a skimpy mismatch for fall temperatures, or even a pair of accessories that sit directly on their eyeballs. Also known as decorative, cosmetic, colored, or costume contact lenses, novelty…
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What’s the Best Way to Filter out Blue Light?
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Nowadays, many of us seem to spend more of our waking hours looking at screens than doing anything else. This has led to various concerns, and many people are afraid of what all this screen time might be doing to our eyes. Fortunately, there are currently no known long-term eye-health effects attributed to prolonged screen…
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10 Signs You May Have Cataracts (Part 1)
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News
Cataracts are extremely common, accounting for more than 20 million cases of blindness worldwide. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have cataracts or have had cataract surgery. Fortunately, cataract surgery is one of the more routine surgeries that an experienced ophthalmologist can perform. Even better, laser technology allows ophthalmologists to perform…
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Cutting-Edge Intraocular Lenses Now Available at Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons!
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We’re excited to announce that we currently have the Alcon AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® trifocal intraocular lens (IOL) at Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons. These innovative new lenses use the latest science and technology to correct presbyopia and cataracts in a single surgical session. Since 2015, the PanOptix lenses have shown superior results for many patients…
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