How Does Air Pollution Affect Your Eyes?
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Air pollution is problematic in several ways. It can have detrimental effects on the lungs, skin, eyes, and body in general, and few people would call a smog-obscured city pleasing to look at. It’s no surprise that the eyes are especially susceptible to the effects of low-quality air. Although the eyes are quite resilient in…
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The Potential Effects of Dry Eyes
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Dry-eye can be an extremely common issue, and many people with this condition don’t even realize they have a problem. If you have chronic dry-eye that isn’t profoundly impacting your daily life, it can be easy to accept and get used to the discomfort. Dry eyes can be caused by insufficient tears or structural defects…
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How Can Springtime Pollen Hurt My Eyes?
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Atlanta has long been known for its lush greenery, and has even famously been called “the city in the woods.” Ubiquitous trees, bushes, and flowers mean that the return of spring, along with its warmer temperatures, can be a particularly beautiful time. However, for people affected by seasonal allergies in the Atlanta metropolitan area, the…
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3 Things You Need to Know About Chronic Dry Eye
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Here at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. William Segal and comprehensive consultative optometrist Dr. Marc Lay treat patients for all kinds of vision and eye problems, from the most serious to the most routine. However, one specific issue that seems to plague a large number our patients is dry eye. Some studies…
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Can Shingles Cause Blindness?
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At Georgia Eye, we know that caring for the eyes can often be more complicated than most people think. Even though many of the conditions that can affect vision, like common refractive errors or chronic dry eye, are relatively straightforward and easy to diagnose, it is also important to remember that the eyes are complicated…
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Why Are My Eyes Red?
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Among the most common symptoms of eye problems are red or bloodshot eyes, but although these may be easy to recognize, they can be extremely difficult to interpret. This is because red eyes could potentially be caused by so many different issues, some of which may be very serious while others might be only temporary…
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