First Aid for Injured Eyes
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News, Uncategorized
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
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News, Uncategorized
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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A Closer Look at Contact Lenses
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News, Uncategorized
Although an estimated 36 million Americans wear contact lenses, few people fully and completely understand how they work. At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, we have always been committed to providing our patients with the most complete and up-to-date information available so that they can make informed decisions about their eye health. So here are…
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Meet Our October Spotlight Patient: Alan
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Featured Patient, Uncategorized
As a retired railroad police officer and Vietnam veteran, Alan was used to facing difficult challenges. But when his vision started deteriorating, he was hesitant to have anything done. The idea of having someone perform surgery on his eyes just left him uncomfortable. Even when he and his wife started seeing board certified ophthalmologist Dr….
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A Close Look At Night Vision
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The eyes are amazingly sophisticated devices capable of detecting and interpreting visual data under a wide range of conditions. The sensitivity of the eye automatically adjusts to an impressively large range of ambient light levels. The optics of the eye can concentrate light energy on the retina by a factor of 100,000 times, which is…
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Treating Glaucoma with the iStent® Trabecular Micro-Bypass
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News, Uncategorized
Glaucoma, an eye condition affecting over 60 million people worldwide, is the second leading cause of irreversible blindness. While there is no cure of the underlying disease, there are a number of different treatments that can alleviate the most serious symptoms of glaucoma, effectively delaying its progression and preventing vision from worsening. One of the…
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How is LASER Technology Used in Eye Surgery?
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Laser eye surgery was made possible in the 1980s, when researchers at an IBM research facility discovered that their new excimer laser could incise animal tissue with extreme precision and without leaving behind scar tissue. This led to the first surgical application of a laser on human tissue. After roughly a decade of clinical trials…
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Common Myths about Eye Strain
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News, Uncategorized
Chances are that, if you are sitting in front of a computer, reading this right now, you are more than likely at risk for developing eye strain. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 1998 that more than 75 million workers sit at computers every day and that more than 70 percent of these…
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New LenSx® Laser System Offers a Breakthrough in Cataract Treatments
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News, Uncategorized
At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.C., we have always kept abreast of the latest technology in order to provide our patients with the safest and most effective treatment options. In keeping with that commitment, we are proud to announce the acquisition of Alcon’s new LenSx® laser, a bladeless, computer-controlled laser that allows us to…
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The Facts about Glaucoma
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News, Uncategorized
Glaucoma, a condition that occurs when the build-up of fluid pressure inside the eye damages the optic nerve, affects an estimated 2.2 million Americans. Unfortunately, because the disease is poorly understood, only about half of those affected even realize that they have it. Understanding the progression of the disease, and having your eyes checked annually,…
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