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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New Studies Show Early Hope for Stopping Cataract Formation
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Currently, cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness and are seen often by the licensed physicians at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons. While scientists have labored tirelessly for decades to configure the foundation of their formation, recent developments have been discovered that may lead to exact cause. The powerful focusing ability in the human…
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Baby’s First Eye Exam
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While eye exams may not be the first thing you think about when you make health appointments for your child, the licensed eye care professionals at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons recommend having their eyes examined before six months of age. Most commonly, pediatricians will examine your baby’s eyes during initial check-ups using various methods to…
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Wishing You a Bright Holiday from Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons!
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As the year comes to a close, we want to express our deepest gratitude to our wonderful patients for supporting Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons. 2013 was a great year for us, but rather than being sad to see it go, we are anticipating all of the great things to come in 2014. This year,…
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Do’s and Don’ts for Contact Lens Wearers
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At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, we value eye health equally as much as we value our loyal patients. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, approximately 36 million Americans wear contact lenses. Within our office, we provide full eye examinations to provide you with the most accurate prescription and type of contact lens that…
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Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons’ Featured Patient: Leland
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Peachtree Corners, Georgia resident Leland began seeing board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. William Segal when he noticed he was developing cataracts. The handyman and certified-playground inspector began developing a gray, cloud-like tint on his left eye. In 2005, he underwent cataract surgery on his left eye. Though it would be eight years before Leland had surgery on his…
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Are You Following? We’re On Social Media!
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At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, we believe social media is a great way stay connected with our patients beyond their scheduled appointments. Our goal is to create an extension of dialogue by staying socially active with patients to help them feel more connected to us. We also value educating them on eye facts, news,…
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Finding the Right Solution for Your Styes, Chalazions, & Eyelid Lesions
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Have you ever rubbed your eye to find a sore, unusual feeling in one area? Upon looking in the mirror, you may brush off the discomfort and wait for it to go away on its own. While occasionally irritation can come and go, other times these growths can turn out to be styes, chalazions or…
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Meet Dr. Segal’s November Featured Patient: Gail
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When Gail began seeing board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. William Segal over seven years ago, he mentioned to her that she was beginning to develop vision-impairing cataracts on her eyes. As a caring doctor, he told her that he would be ready to perform the surgery whenever she felt comfortable. When her night vision regressed and her…
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