October is Eye Injury Prevention Month
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Educational, Eye Care
October is not just the month of all things pumpkin spice, caramel corn, or the spooky holiday of Halloween but also Eye Prevention Month. Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the simplest things you can do to keep your eyes healthy throughout your life. Check out a few surprising facts about eye injuries…
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Tips to Keep Your Eyes Healthy This Fall
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Eye Care
The great memories of Summer are coming to an end as the first day of Fall makes its debut this week on the 23rd. There is something about Fall that makes people fall in love with this beautiful season. Maybe having a pumpkin spice latte, seeing the tree’s foliage change, or a trip to the…
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Why Are Eyebrows and Eyelashes Important?
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Eye Care
Isn’t it interesting that a study completed by MIT stated that it would be hard to recognize you if you did not have your eyebrows!? Our eyebrows and eyelashes frame our faces, but they don’t just exist for our beauty. They also serve as protection, help us express emotion, and are our eye’s first line…
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May Is Healthy Vision Month
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Eye Care
It’s Healthy Vision Month, established by the National Eye Institute in 2003. Our practice agrees to spread awareness to our patients and educate you about the importance of eye health this month and every day of the year. We encourage you to find ways to be healthier, so your vision will last a lifetime. One…
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What Are Spring Eye Allergies?
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Eye Care
We are on the cusp of Spring, and the change in season promises fairer weather and new beginnings. Unfortunately, Spring’s new growth can also create seasonal allergies that leave you with congestion, headaches, and itchy, swollen eyes. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, eye allergies also called allergic conjunctivitis, are pretty standard. They occur…
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February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Eye Care, Eye Diseases, Eye Exam, Ophthalmology, Vision
What is Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? AMD is the leading cause of central vision loss in American adults aged 50 and over. AMD is a disorder of the macula, the part of your retina where your central and color vision calls home. AMD is a complex disorder where degenerative protein/lipids (known as “drusen”) deposit under…
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Have a Good Night’s Sleep and Reduce The Blue Light
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Eye Care, Eye Exam, Eye Strain
The blue light from your digital devices may affect your ability fall asleep or get a quality night’s sleep. You may have experienced trouble falling asleep after staring at your phone or other digital devices right before bedtime. The blue light from your digital devices like phones and tablets keeps us up and stimulates us…
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What Do Your Eyes Reveal About Your Heart?
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Eye Care, Latest News
February often brings thoughts of heart-shaped candies and heart-themed décor for Valentine’s Day, but more importantly, it should make you think about your heart health too! February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on heart health and disease prevention. Many don’t realize that the heart is connected to every aspect of a person’s…
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Did You Know Stress Can Be a Strain On Your Eyes?
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Eye Care, Eye Strain
Stress is something that affects most of us in our busy lives. It is also a factor that can contribute to a wide variety of common health conditions. However, did you know that stress can also affect your eyes? When life feels too busy or demanding, your eyes can pay the price like the rest…
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Don’t Be Blindsided By Glaucoma
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Educational, Eye Care, Eye Exam, Glaucoma, Ophthalmology
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a necessary time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. It is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. The most common forms of glaucoma primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, but glaucoma can affect…
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