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
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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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Meet Our August Spotlight Patient: Jobeth
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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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Clear Information about Cataracts
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Cataracts are the most common cause of blindness in adults over the age of 40 worldwide. It is estimated that more than half of all Americans over the age of 80 either have a cataract or have undergone cataract surgery. Although there are several ways to treat the symptoms of a cataract in the early…
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Treating Chronic Dry Eye
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The eye is an extremely complex and precise instrument and, like any piece of precision machinery, it needs to be constantly lubricated in order for it to operate smoothly. For the eye, lubrication comes in the form of tears. Made by the lacrimal gland, tears are necessary for the overall health of the eye and…
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LASIK Surgery Makes the “Perfect” Gift
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As summer approaches and the end of the school year draws near, proud parents all over the country may be seeking the perfect graduation gift to express the pride they feel. In recent years, the trend has expanded from watches or stationary sets towards something that really symbolizes “looking ahead” to the next chapter in…
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Meet Our June Spotlight Patient: James
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Featured Patient, Uncategorized
James had worn glasses for the majority of his life. “Ever since I was eight,” he joked, “people used to say my nose needed to be as big as it was to hold up those coke bottles I had to wear.” But when he learned that he would need an intraocular lens transplant at the…
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Meet Our May Spotlight Patient: Louis
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At first, 68 year old Louis didn’t even notice anything was wrong. His wife had noticed he was squinting more than he used to, and he complained about it being too dim around the house, but it was nothing that seemed cause for much concern. But as his vision grew increasingly blurry, and the halos…
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Welcome to Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.C.’s Blog!
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We are thrilled to welcome you to the official blog for Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Duluth, GA. Here, Dr. William Segal, Dr. Marc Lay, and the rest of the Georgia Eye team will keep you updated on the latest news from around our office and the eye care industry. Our practice’s mission is…
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