See brilliantly while eliminating your cataracts. Learn more about the Freedom Lens Procedure!
What is the Freedom Lens Procedure to Us?
The Freedom Lens Procedure is cataract surgery that can enhance the patient’s vision using our state-of-the-art technology.
The Freedom Lens Procedure helps patients achieve optimum vision at near, middle, and long ranges while reducing or eliminating the need for corrective eyewear and removing the patient’s cataracts.
Who is the Freedom Lens Procedure Patient?
Patients 55 and older.
Cataract Diagnosis.
Has an expectation of improved vision along with removing cataracts
Check out additional information on cataract surgery at Georgia Eye Physicians by clicking the link below.
Have you started your holiday shopping yet, making your list and checking it twice? If you are struggling to find the perfect gift for that special someone this year, look no further. Finding the right holiday gift for a health-minded person can often be a frustrating task. You may think a cookbook, a health & wellness gift, or a gift card for a healthy meal delivered are fantastic health-conscious choices. Sometimes, however, the presents they will treasure the most don’t come in a beautifully wrapped box. This holiday season, give your loved ones something they will cherish for a lifetime – the gift of healthy eyes.
Whether they are interested in Lasik or Cataract surgery or need to get an eye issue checked out, Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons can help or assess the most complex eye problems. It’s a fact that many of the most common eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or even multiple sclerosis either have no or very unusual warning signs or symptoms. This means they can continue to develop and worsen without the person knowing, potentially leading to long-term vision issues or even blindness. Scheduling a comprehensive eye exam is the best way to ensure any issues are detected while they are still in their earliest and most treatable stages.
Slip a note in a holiday card with this sight-saving reminder: “Don’t forget to schedule your comprehensive eye exam.” Then volunteer to be their chauffeur and drive them to their eye care appointment. This can be an excellent way to show the people that you care about most and that you really wish them the best, while also helping them keep their eyes healthy. In the case that eyeglasses or contact lenses will be needed, our in-house optical center can add extra convenience to any visit to our office.
Our goal is always to help our patients achieve lifelong eye health. And this holiday season can be a great time for you and the people in your life to take a proactive approach to the health and wellness of their eyes. Don’t forget that time is running out to take advantage of reached insurance deductibles and flexible spending accounts before the end of the year. If for whatever reason you don’t have health insurance or your plan does not cover eye care services, ask about our out-of-pocket payment options. To schedule an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam or any of our other professional eye care services with Dr. William Segal or Dr. Marc Lay, contact Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons today. You can also follow us on Facebook for more eye care tips, practice news, and much more.
Welcome to our newest Spotlight Ophthalmology Testimonial of the Month blog post for October. We’re incredibly proud of all of the patient relationships we have cultivated over the years, but there’s something extra special when we are able to help multiple members of the same family. Knowing that a patient was so satisfied with our eye care services that they would recommend us to a loved one means so much to us and we do not take this responsibility lightly. This month, we are happy to present this eye care testimonial from Lana and John, a married couple who have both been patients here at Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons for many years.
Lana and John visited our practice for the first time nearly 15 years ago. John was experiencing vision issues due to cataracts that affected his day-to-day quality of life. After conducting a comprehensive eye exam, Dr. William Segal recommended cataract surgery with intraocular lens replacement. The procedure was extremely successful. So much so that when Lana began to have the same issues years later, she came back to our office to undergo the same procedure herself.
Lana was kind enough to leave us a note detailing how both she and John have benefited from trusting Dr. Segal with their eye care needs:
“Prior to our first visit with Dr. Segal, my husband was having difficulty with his vision. He was 55 years old and living and working in Houston. He kept dropping and breaking his glasses. After many consultations with other ophthalmologists, we met with Dr. Segal. Based on his detailed explanation of the procedure, my husband decided to have the procedure. After the procedure, my husband no longer needed glasses and could see everything crystal clear. Since my husband’s procedure was such a success, I also had the procedure done to resolve my cataracts. During all of our follow-up appointments through the years we were always met with a smile. Dr. Segal and his staff have been outstanding. Dr. Segal is the best ophthalmologist in Georgia and I would recommend him to anyone.”
We want to thank Lana for taking the time to write such a lovely note, and also thank both her and John for remaining such loyal patients with us over the years. We’re so happy to hear that both of them are so happy with their new improved vision and we look forward to treating them for many more years to come. For more information or to book an eye care appointment with our expert, board-certified ophthalmologist or optometrist, please contact Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons today. You can also follow along with us on Facebook for more patient stories, eye care tips, and much more.
Welcome back to our newest Spotlight Ophthalmology Testimonial of the Month blog post for August. For anyone not familiar, we publish these posts as a way to let our former patients tell their unique stories of how our professional eye care services here at Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons have made a positive impact on their lives. This month, we are happy to present the story of Kent, a patient of ours who first visited us after being referred by a fellow eye care expert who thought he might benefit from undergoing cataract surgery.
In our experience, cataract surgery is a far more simple and pain-free experience than many patients realize. Still, the prospect of any kind of eye surgery can be intimidating. That’s why we are so happy to present stories from people like Kent who had such an easy time with his cataract surgery. As you will read, not only was the procedure itself a breeze for him, but the aftercare was far less daunting than he ever imagined it would be.
Hear front Kent below, who was kind enough to tell us about his experience with cataract surgery at Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons in his own words:
“My previous eye care professional referred me to Dr. Segal’s office for my cataracts and I am very happy she did. My happiness with Dr. Segal, Elizabeth, Amy, and the rest of the staff is 5-stars. I am halfway through my cataract work and am overjoyed that my results are better than I imagined at this point.
The laser cataract surgery was painless and I could see a noticeable improvement while in the recovery room. I was also amazed that I had no discomfort at all after the surgery or at home afterward. I was able to drive myself to my follow-up exam the very next day!
The office is a busy one and now I can understand why. Patients want quality care and you definitely get that here. I can easily say put away your apprehensions and visit Dr. Segal and staff for excellent care and experience.”
We want to thank Kent for leaving us such positive and encouraging feedback. When performed by board-certified professionals like the experts at Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons, cataract surgery can provide a gateway to long-term clarity and full vision correction. We pride ourselves on providing the best possible eye care to every patient we treat. For more information or to book an eye care appointment with our expert ophthalmologist or optometrist, please contact Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons today. You can also follow along with us on Facebook for more patient stories, eye care tips, and much more.
Here at Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons, we are passionate about treating common vision issues and eye health concerns. However, we are equally committed to educating our patients on these topics so that they can understand their eye health and take a proactive approach should a vision issue emerge. In honor of Cataract Awareness Month this August, our board-certified Ophthalmologist, and Optometrist wanted to discuss this extremely common issue and help our readers know what warning signs to keep an eye out for.
A cataract causes the lens of the eye to become cloudy and murky. This cloudiness may result from a natural change in the protein which makes up the lens. As this occurs, light rays are not able to pass through the lens and focus on the retina, a tissue lining responsible for responding to light. The result is compromised vision that can become dull and blurry over time.
Cataracts can affect anyone, but they grow increasingly more common in people as they age. Over 24.4 million Americans over the age of 40 currently experience cataracts. And nearly half of all Americans age 75 and over have cataracts. The incidence of cataracts is slightly higher in women than men.
In its earliest stages, a cataract may not cause any vision issues at all. This is due to the cloudiness only affecting a small part of the lens. However, as the cataract grows larger over time, it can affect more of the lens and make it difficult to see clearly and sharply. Other common cataract symptoms to be aware of include:
Sensitivity to light or the appearance of a halo around lights
Difficulty seeing well at night
Double vision
Colors seeming dull or faded
Increased sensation of nearsightedness
Thankfully, cataracts can be safely and effectively treated. The first step is diagnosing the issue. This is done by performing an eye exam that may include dilating the pupils and performing a visual acuity test. Once a diagnosis is made, cataracts can be addressed with the help of cataract surgery. We offer both traditional and the newest laser cataract surgery options that can help improve a patient’s vision by replacing the cloudy lens with a new clear artificial intraocular lens (IOL). The results are typically fantastic and very little downtime is needed for recovery.
Our eyecare experts have decades of experience diagnosing and treating cataracts for patients of all ages. If you’d like to discuss cataracts or any other eye health issues, contact Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons to schedule an appointment with our expert ophthalmologist or optometrist. You can also follow along with us on Facebook for more eye care tips, news, and much more.
At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons we’re committed to exceptional eye care for our patients and their families. We know how much the health of your eyes means for your quality of life. We’re committed to serving your complete eye care needs with the respect and care we would use in treating our own family.