Laser Eye Surgery: Not as Scary as You Think
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When many hear the phrase “eye surgery,” they cringe. The very thought of having to undergo a surgical procedure on an area as delicate and intricate as the eye fills most people with dread. However, despite the fear that it so often inspires, even a complicated form of eye surgery, like intraocular lens replacement to…
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Getting to the Root of Color Blindness
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For most people, the vast array of colors we see every day is something that usually gets taken for granted. We describe objects everyday by pointing out their various patterns and hues, and it is difficult to even imagine what the world would be like without them. However, for a small but significant minority this…
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How Refractive Errors Affect Your Vision
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The eye is an extremely precise and delicate instrument, and even the slightest defect in its shape can cause distortions in vision. These tiny imperfections in the curve of the cornea, called refractive errors, are by far the most common cause of minor to moderate visual impairment worldwide. In fact, according to the American Academy…
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How Do Eyes Really Work?
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For the vast majority of us, our eyes play a vital role in just about every waking moment. It’s easy to take these little organs for granted, and not give a thought to exactly how or why they do their job so well. However, understanding how the eyes work can provide valuable insight into the…
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Fascinating Facts about Eyes
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The eyes are one of the most intricately structured parts of the body, second only to the brain in overall complexity. Made up of more than 200 million working parts, the human eye constantly processes visual information to be interpreted by the brain. But even though we rely on them every day, most don’t appreciate…
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Meet Our January Spotlight Patient: Jeffrey
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Imagine if one day your vision suddenly started to fail. That’s exactly what happened to Jeff, an operations manager for a distribution company in Duluth, Georgia. Jeff led an active and healthy lifestyle and prided himself on being an outdoorsman. During the years he spent hunting and fishing in the mountains of north Georgia and…
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The Top Five FAQ’s about LASIK
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With almost 20 million procedures performed in the United States alone, LASIK laser vision correction surgeries have become an extremely popular way for people to decrease or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contact lenses and treat common vision problems like myopia, hyperopia, and even astigmatism. At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.C., we talk…
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Age Related Vision Problems
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Over time, the lens of the eye gradually grows thicker and less flexible, while the muscles surrounding it become weaker and less responsive. Eventually, by the time a person is in their early to mid forties, the lens can start to lose its ability to bend enough to bring close objects into focus. As a…
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First Aid for Injured Eyes
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Your eyes are extremely precise and delicate instruments, capable of detecting even minute amounts of light or subtle shifts in color, but this sensitivity also makes them extremely vulnerable to damage and injury. According to the United States Injury Registry Summary report, more than 50,000 people permanently lose all or part of their vision as…
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Using the Eyes to Diagnose Concussions
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At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, we are actively involved in research relating to all aspects of vision. One particularly interesting use of the latest visual diagnostic technology is the early detection of mild traumatic brain injuries, or concussions. The majority of concussions are the result of blunt trauma, or a blow to the head,…
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