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, and procedures they may otherwise not be aware of. Through frequent sharing of social media content on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+, we are able to further establish relationships and effectively engage with our patients.
On our Facebook page, we love to remind our patients about our ongoing blog, which covers eye conditions, procedures, and surgeries performed by board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. William Segal. We have also begun a featured patient series, in which patients can share the experiences that they have had at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons. We utilize our Twitter and Google+ as additional ways to remind patients with additional eye insights that directly reflect who we are as a practice. By following us on social media, you can also learn some interesting eye facts on #FactFriday and eye saving tips in our #HealthyEyes posts, to name a few.
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While many eye conditions are treated with medicated drops and a renewed eye care regimen, there are some situations where more drastic measures must be taken to ensure optimal patient eye health. Dr. William Segal performs various types of eye surgery to combat the numerous eye conditions that may arise throughout a person’s life. Highly effective eye surgeries extend much further than LASIK surgery to eliminate the need for glasses. All of the surgeries below are offered at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons to aid in the healing of and recovery from your eye conditions.
Cataracts: During cataract surgery, Dr. Segal almost always inserts IOLs. These intraocular lens implants are composed of plastic, acrylic, or silicone and are inserted into the eye after the natural clouded lens(es) is removed. Cataract surgery has a short recovery period with minimal life restrictions during healing
Cataracts and Presbyopia: This condition develops around the age of 40; you may begin to notice blurred vision when reading up close, in print or digitally. When having cataract surgery, the correction of presbyopia is possible when accompanied by permanent intraocular lens implant surgery (IOL) which also helps to correct loss of natural ability to focus.
Posterior Capsule Opacification: Following cataract surgery, it is possible for patients to develop cloudiness from the thickening of the clear membrane surrounding the lens, also known as the capsule. Several months or even years post-surgery, YAG capsulotomy can be used to reduce glare and improve overall vision using a specialized YAG laser, which prevents these issues from occurring in the future.
Damaged Cornea: Corneal transplants improve vision by addressing issues associated with corneal thinning, scarring, clouding, swelling, bulging, and ulcers. In corneal transplant surgery, which can be performed in full or partially depending on need, a small disc of corneal tissue is removed and replaced by a donor cornea.
Glaucoma: For glaucoma patients, medicated eye drops, surgery, and FDA-cleared laser therapy such as Lumenis® SLT are all feasible options to treat the degenerative eye disease. Dr. Segal now utilizes the I-Stent to lower pressure after cataract surgery. To prevent permanent vision loss and relieve the intense associated eye pressure, Dr. Segal recommends treating glaucoma as soon as possible.
Diabetic Retinopathy: The best tool to avoid this incurable, progressive, retina-centered eye disease is to practice prevention in the form of controlling blood sugar and diet while incorporating regular exercise into your health routine. If you are affected by the disease, board certified ophthalmologist Dr. William Segal offers a precise laser treatment called photocoagulation to help prevent the disease from worsening by sealing off the ends of abnormal blood vessels to reduce leaking of fluids into the retina, sometimes reversing damage. If you are in a more mature stage of retinopathy a vitrectomy, or removal of the transparent gel filling the eye from the iris to the retina, may be necessary.
Nearsightedness and Farsightedness: Frequently practiced surgical options for correcting these common vision problems are LASIK and its alternative, PRK. LASIK alters the shape of the eye’s cornea, which bends or refracts light waves to focus on the retina, improving vision. LASIK produces rapid results, with improved vision noticeable quickly following surgery. PRK surgery shares this, but differs in that it does not create a flap in the corneal tissue. However, Dr. Segal uses PRK to reshape the cornea using the same laser utilized in LASIK surgery.
Chronic/Temporary Dry Eye: When the eyes do not produce tears or tears evaporate too quicklydiscomfort, blurry vision, ulcers, vision loss, or corneal scarring can occur. Instead of constant lubricating eye drop use, many patients opt for tear (punctual) plugs, which are silicone plugs that plug tear duct drain openings. When placed in the tear ducts, they conserve natural and artificial tears for more efficient eye lubrication.
If you are affected by any of the above conditions and wish to seek further information about surgery or other treatment options, please contact us for an appointment or consultation. Be sure to follow Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons on Facebook and Twitter for more on our services.
Often, we don’t notice our vision declining until we are squinting at computer screens or struggling to read street signs. When vision problems are not addressed, other uncomfortable issues can arise in the form of eye strain, headache, blurred vision, and the inability to focus or clearly see short or long distances. Fortunately, our board certified Ophthalmologist and our licensed optometrist at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons can help you find a tailored option to correct your vision by providing different options to suit your needs.
Glasses and Contacts for easily removable, temporary correction: Glasses are a very popular option to improve or correct vision problems, including nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia). They are made of glass or plastic that is ground into lenses, which correct refractive errors by adding or subtracting focus to the eye’s cornea and lens. To determine the type of glasses needed, our optometrist, Dr. Marc Lay, will speak with you about your vision changes and perform an eye exam.
Eyeglass lenses are concave, convex, or cylindrical. Concave lenses, which are marked by a minus (-) symbol, are thinnest at the center and correct nearsightedness. Convex lenses, which are marked by a plus (+) symbol, are used to correct farsightedness. Cylindrical lenses are used to correct astigmatism and curve more in one direction than the other. Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons also provides a wide array of optical and designer eyeglass frames to suit your personal taste.
Contact lenses can also be used to correct or improve vision. Contacts correct vision likewise to eyeglasses: they change the power of the eye front allowing images to come into focus. Contact lenses are small, plastic discs that are placed on the eye’s surface and are safe when used with proper care. Depending on eye health and lifestyle, some patients prefer contact lenses over eyeglasses. We offer a variety of types of contact lenses depending on the patient’s needs, including disposable, gas permeable, toric, multifocal, and bandage contacts.
LASIK and PRK Surgery for permanent vision improvement: Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. William Segal performs LASIK eye surgery, a common type of refractive surgery, for patients looking for permanently improved vision.In most cases, patients who have had LASIK surgery eliminate the need for contacts or glasses until vision begins to decline because of increased age, when people often naturally need reading glasses. Dr. Segal performs the surgery by using a microkeratome or femtosecond laser/Intralase cutting device to cut a flap in the cornea, vaporizing and removing a previously determined thickness of excess corneal tissue with a laser. Intralase is used depending on the patient’s eye shape and can create a more customizable shape when the corneal flap is cut, fitting back over the eye precisely. The number of people who choose LASIK surgery to correct their vision increases every year, as does technology, accuracy, precision and follow up care.
Performed as an alternative to LASIK surgery, PRK surgery adjusts the cornea to properly focus light onto the retina and improve vision. During this treatment Dr. Segal reshapes the surface of the cornea with an ultraviolet laser. This highly effective surgery is especially helpful for patients with nearsightedness.
Through consultation and eye exam, Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons can help determine the method of vision correction that is right for you. To schedule an appointment, please contact us and be sure to follow Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons on Facebook and Twitter.
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On our Facebook page, we love to remind our patients about our ongoing blog, which covers eye conditions, procedures, and surgeries performed by board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. William Segal. We have also begun a featured patient series, in which patients can share the experiences that they have had at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons. We utilize our Twitter and Google+ as additional ways to remind patients with additional eye insights that directly reflect who we are as a practice. By following us on social media, you can also learn some interesting eye facts on #FactFriday and eye saving tips in our #HealthyEyes posts, to name a few.
Cataracts: During cataract surgery, Dr. Segal almost always inserts IOLs. These intraocular lens implants are composed of plastic, acrylic, or silicone and are inserted into the eye after the natural clouded lens(es) is removed. 
