The Top Five FAQ’s about LASIK
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News, Uncategorized
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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Meet Our December Spotlight Patient: Roger
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Roswell native, US army veteran, and retired Chevron Oil employee Roger is no stranger to visual issues. With poor eyesight for as long as he can remember, Roger got his first pair of glasses back when he was only seven years old. As the years went on, his astigmatism became more and more severe, until…
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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
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
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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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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
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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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What You Need to Know about LASIK
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News, Uncategorized
What You Need to Know about LASIK Since it was approved by the FDA in 1995, almost 20 million patients have undergone LASIK eye surgery in the United States. Of these patients, the vast majority (well over 95%) has reported satisfaction with the results of their procedure, with most achieving uncorrected vision of 20/40 or…
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Meet Our August Spotlight Patient: Jobeth
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Featured Patient, Uncategorized
Jobeth, a retired teacher from Barnsville, Georgia, had spent most of her life without experiencing any vision problems at all. As years passed, she started experiencing some trouble with fine print and began using reading glasses from the local drugstore. Then, very suddenly, she found herself struggling to read fine print on television and the…
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