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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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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Say Goodbye to Dry Eyes This Winter
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Dry Eye, Eye Care, Ophthalmology, Vision
The winter season is here! Dry eyes are prevalent during winter because of the cold, harsh winter winds, dry outdoor air, and dry indoor heat. These sudden changes in the atmosphere produce the onset of moisture evaporation inside your eyes. Thus, our tear glands do not produce fluid quickly enough to maintain the liquid coating…
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Keep Yours Eyes Happy & Healthy This Holiday Season
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Cataract Surgery, Eye Care, Eye Exam, LASIK Eye Surgery, Ophthalmology
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 &…
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