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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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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How Educating Yourself about Cataracts Could Save Your Eyesight
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News
Nearly 20.5 million people in the United States age 40 and older are affected by cataracts. While you may not notice their development at first, they can progress to hinder your daily life. While many think a thin film is created over the eye to form cataracts, a more accurate definition would be a cloudiness that…
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Back to School Checklist: Don’t Forget Your Eye Exam!
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News, Uncategorized
Back to School season is in full swing! Being the responsible parent you are, you’ve likely already gathered all the new school supplies, met with teachers, and taken the kids for fresh haircuts. One thing you may have forgotten is a back to school eye exam. Eye exams are important to stay on top of…
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