January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Glaucoma
According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal eyesight without any warning. The most common forms…
Read MoreDon’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…
Read MoreSpotlight Ophthalmology Testimonial of the Month: Leah
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Diseases, Glaucoma, LASIK Eye Surgery, Spotlight Patient, Testimonials
Welcome everyone to our Spotlight Ophthalmology Testimonial of the Month blog post for November. We use these blog posts as a way to allow our patients the opportunity to share their personal experiences with Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons and the impact that our professional eye care services have had on their day-to-day lives. This…
Read MoreCan Glaucoma Be Prevented?
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Eye Care, Glaucoma
Of all the most common conditions and diseases that can affect a person’s eyesight, glaucoma is among the most serious. Patient education and the prevention of vision issues are critical to us here at Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons. This is why we thought it would be helpful to discuss glaucoma in more detail and…
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