How is the Sun Damaging Your Eyes?
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While most are aware of the damage the sun can cause to unprotected skin, fewer know that long term exposure to this increased level of ultraviolet (UV) light can cause a number of conditions that could adversely affect your eyesight. At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons your eye health is important and educating our patients…
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Segal Eye Docs Walk for Lupus
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On Saturday, April 26th, 2014, Dr. William Segal and his team will be taking part in the Walk to End Lupus held in Piedmont Park by the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA). The Atlanta Walk, the largest LFA walk in the nation, plans to host over 8,000 walkers in an effort to raise funds and…
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Allergies Wreaking Havoc on your Vision
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Now that the beautiful spring weather has arrived, that means allergy season is in full force. Itchy eyes, runny nose, sore throat, and endless sneezing are just a few of the ailments we experience. Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons, P.C., is dedicated to providing you providing you exceptional eye care and we are here to…
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Fun Facts about Eyes
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Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.C., provides patients with a full array of routine eye care, eye disease treatment, and refractive eye surgery. Dr. William Segal and Marc Lay,O.D take pride in the superior care they always strive to offer their patients. Patients typically ask us a variety of questions concerning eye care, and we’ve decided to help answer…
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New Technology to Treat Glaucoma: The iStent®
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Standing as the second most common cause of blindness, glaucoma currently affects 2.2 million Americans according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. William Segal reminds his patients that every age group is at risk for glaucoma, including young adults and even infants. In an effort to treat patients suffering…
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How Cosmetics Can Harm Your Eyesight
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At Georgia Eye Physicians we treat patients with a variety of different eye conditions. Often times our patients are surprised to learn how even the most routine regimens like applying makeup can pose risks to your eyesight. In fact, what most of us don’t know is that the makeup we are applying can be an…
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Google Glass: The Active Popularity of the Tech-savvy Eyewear
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If you’ve been out of the loop recently and haven’t heard of the latest craze in technology, Google Glass, the innovative Internet connected eyeglasses, you’re missing out. This wearable computer displays in a hands free, smartphone-like format and can communicate with the Internet by the use of your voice commands, tapping motions and gestures on…
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Determining the Best Eyeglasses for Your Face Shape
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Picking the perfect glasses for your face shape can be challenging. For some of us, glasses are necessary for our vision, others just for fashion, but when you’ve tried on numerous pairs and can’t figure out which ones look best, it can be frustrating. Knowing your face shape is helpful when choosing a pair of…
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A History of LASIK Eye Surgery
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From the innovation of the excimer laser to the millions of surgeries performed to date, LASIK eye surgery has grown increasingly popular. While variations of refractive surgery have been in practice within ophthalmology for over 100 years, technological advances within the last 50 years have driven the substantial developments and remarkable outcomes that have resulted…
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Scientists Develop Glaucoma-Treating Contact Lenses
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According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 2.2 million Americans are currently affected by glaucoma, the second most common cause of blindness. Unfortunately, it is expected that this number will rise to 7.3 million people by 2050. While the disease is mostly unable to be reversed completely, eye drops and…
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