No Laughing Matter: The Dangers of Novelty Contact Lenses
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News
Halloween is right around the corner, and many out there are no doubt already planning elaborate costumes for neighborhood parties or trick-or-treating. Some might even be tempted to give those costumes an extra air of authenticity by using decorative colored contact lenses. While blood-drenched vampire eyes or glow-in-the-dark lizard lenses might seem like a harmless…
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Meet Our October Spotlight Patient: Sathean
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Our eyesight is often what connects us most to the world around us, so the realization that you might be starting to lose your vision can often leave people feeling scared and alone, particularly if they do not have anyone with whom they can communicate. Such was the case with Sathean, a recent patient at…
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How Do You Avoid Glare in the Eyes?
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News
If you have ever had to drive into the sunrise on your way in to work in the morning or into the sunset on your way home for that matter, you are no doubt familiar with glare. It’s a term we all use, but few spend any time thinking about what it really means, and…
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Meet Our September Spotlight Patient: Thomas
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It’s never too late to improve your vision. Just ask Thomas, the Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons September spotlight patient. A 69 year old retiree from north Georgia, Thomas spent most of his life with severe myopia, or nearsightedness, but that never really slowed him down. After a long career working at the National Archives,…
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A Basic Glossary of Eye Health
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Despite the fact that it is something we all have to deal with on an almost daily basis, for many people, eye care can be very confusing. Not only does it often involve highly technical treatment methods using space-age lasers and advanced microsurgery, but the eye itself is an extremely intricate and sophisticated organ, with…
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Back to School Eye Care
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For many people, the end of summer means that it’s time for children to head back to school. While we understand that this season can be extremely hectic, between making sure that everyone has what they need and that everyone gets to where they need to be, it may be worth taking some extra time…
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Tips for Proper Contact Lens Care
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News
There can be no question that contact lenses continue to be extremely popular. More than 36 million people in the United States alone use them to correct common refractive vision errors, like myopia (nearsightedness) or astigmatism, and at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, we offer a wide selection of contact lenses to fit your eyes…
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Meet Our August Spotlight Patient: Dale
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Featured Patient
Dealing with any changes in your vision can be frightening, especially if you cannot find a doctor who will really listen to your concerns or clearly communicate what needs to be done. For example, you might think that you could trust your doctor to tell you if you were developing a serious vision problem, but…
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Frequently Asked Questions about Comprehensive Eye Exams
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At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, we are concerned with all aspects of vision health, and that includes regularly performing comprehensive eye examinations on all of our patients. Even though most people understand that regular eye exams are an important part of keeping your vision healthy and sharp, many still have questions about exactly what…
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Healthy Lifestyle Leads to Healthy Eyesight
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It has been said that the body should function like a well-oiled machine, with all of its various systems working together seamlessly to keep you running smoothly. This intimate interconnection means that many of the things that are generally considered healthy and beneficial for your body also greatly benefit your eyesight as well. At Georgia…
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