Meet Penelope: February’s Cataract Surgery Spotlight Patient
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At Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons, we understand that eye surgery can be intimidating and even downright scary to some people. Although modern techniques and technology make eye surgery extremely safe and effective, people tend to feel that their eyes are particularly vulnerable. To be especially protective of your eyes is a reasonable, natural, and…
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Understanding Your Eyeglass Prescription
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At Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons, we want our patients to have a strong understanding of how their eyes and corrective lenses work. While the person who needs to best understand your vision prescription is the optician who makes your glasses, it can still be useful for you to know what the various numbers and…
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Traveling to Honduras to Perform Cataract Surgery
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News
Here at Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons, we take great pride in our track record of successful surgeries, cutting-edge vision correction, and customer satisfaction. We treat patients for a variety of different eye conditions, from astigmatism and nearsightedness to cataracts and glaucoma. If a patient’s eye-health condition can be treated with surgery or corrective lenses,…
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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
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News
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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