How Can Blue Light Hurt Your Eyes?
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Your eyes face many dangers every day. Wind and artificially heated hair can dry out the eyes, dust, pollen, and windborne particles can damage the cornea, and exposure to even a small amount of ultraviolet light has been shown to increase the risk of developing cataracts, the most common cause of blindness worldwide for adults…
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Addressing Everyday Eye Concerns
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The eyes are highly specialized and sensitive organs that require constant care and maintenance. Even though regularly scheduled comprehensive eye examinations are vital for catching potentially serious conditions early on, there are also a number of relatively minor concerns that trouble millions of people every day. Symptoms that manifest suddenly, such as new vision changes,…
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Eye Exams Can Benefit the Entire Body
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Most people understand that regular eye examinations are an important part of keeping your vision sharp, but they can also play a vital role in maintaining your overall health. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recommends that all men and women undergo a complete comprehensive eye exam at least once between the ages of 20…
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Bright Holiday Greetings from Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons!
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As the holiday season approaches and we take a moment to reflect on the past year, all of us at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons would like to express our deepest gratitude to our amazing patients, many of whom have shared their stories in our regularly featured Spotlight Patient blogs. It has been our honor…
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Protecting Your Eyesight during the Winter Months
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As we slip into the winter season, and the days start to grow shorter and the weather grows colder, many people naturally spend less time outside. Without the summer sun blazing overhead, it is often easy to forget that environmental factors like wind and sun can pose serious dangers to the health of your eyes. …
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Understanding LASIK Eye Surgery
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Many patients suffering from myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism use prescription glasses or contact lenses to give them clearer vision. However, advanced technology has made it possible to permanently correct these common vision problems with LASIK surgery. Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, more commonly known as LASIK, is the world’s most common elective procedure and nearly…
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How the Eye Muscles Affect Vision Health
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At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons we routinely treat a variety of conditions that affect the eye, but it is also important to understand that good vision relies on more than just the eye itself. For example, there are six distinct muscle groups that are responsible for orienting and controlling the movement of the eyes,…
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What Optical Illusions Reveal about Eyesight
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We’ve all heard the phrase “seeing is believing”, but one of the most interesting things about vision is that what we perceive as being “real” is not actually an objective representation of what is out there in reality. In fact, our perceptions are actually the result of complex interactions between the eyes and the brain,…
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A Closer Look at What Makes the Eye Work
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For over a decade, Dr. William Segal, Dr. Marc lay, and the rest of the staff at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.C. have provided patients with a full array of routine eye care, eye disease treatment, and refractive eye surgery. Over the years we’ve published many articles explaining the ins and outs of various…
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Four Steps to Healthier Eyes
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At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.C. we provide patients with a full array of routine eye care, eye disease treatment, and refractive eye surgery. While Dr. William Segal uses the latest and most advanced technology to treat conditions ranging from simple astigmatism to cataracts or glaucoma, we also realize that preventative care plays a…
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