The Importance of Back to School Eye Exams
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As summer starts to draw to a close many parents find themselves knee deep in a flood of back to school activities. But even though schedules may grow increasingly hectic, it is important to make sure that one vital responsibility not be overlooked: the back to school eye exam. Most school districts around the country…
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How Sunglasses Work
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The eye-care specialists at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons can treat a variety of conditions that impact vision, but we understand that most people would rather never suffer from visual impairment at all. Fortunately, there are many preventative measures you can take to help keep your eyes healthy and sharp. One of the most common…
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Answering Your Questions about Glaucoma
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The eyes are extremely intricate and delicate organs, and there is a wide array of medical conditions that can negatively affect the vision. One of the most serious is glaucoma, which affects an estimated 2.2 million Americans. Despite being the second most common cause of blindness in the world, this eye illness is still poorly…
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Understanding the Purpose of Tears
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Tears are a fundamental part of the human condition. Whether they are the result of profound emotion, intense physical pain, allergies, or just the onions you chopped while making dinner, tears are a phenomenon with which every one of us is familiar. Many of our patients at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons are interested in…
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Answering Your Questions about Cataract Surgery
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Cataracts affect more than 20 million Americans and are the most common cause of blindness in adults over the age of 40 worldwide. Unfortunately however, many of those at risk do not completely understand exactly what cataracts are or how they can be treated. At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, we believe that keeping our…
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What Determines the Color of Your Eyes?
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Many of our patients at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons wonder why different people have different color eyes, and if those eye colors have any underlying medical significance, particularly as they may relate to the development of certain vision affecting conditions, like cataracts. While the underlying genetic basis that determines eye color can be extremely…
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Nutrition to Promote Eye Health
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We all know that the food that we eat affects every part of our bodies, and this holds true for the eyes as well. For example, maintaining blood sugar levels with a healthy diet and regular exercise is the best way to avoid diabetic retinopathy, a progressive disease of the retina that affects patients suffering…
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Meet Our May Spotlight Patient: Jana
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Wife, mother, and grandmother, Jana has lived a happy life in Atlanta for more than forty years. After her retirement from a career as a legal secretary, she finally had a chance to do all the things she really loved, like gardening, playing tennis, reading, and trying to keep up with her many grandchildren. So…
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Can Springtime Allergies Affect Eyesight?
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For many people in Georgia, springtime means allergies. Not only does the skyrocketing pollen count cause sneezing, sniffling, and nasal congestion, but it can also affect the eyes as well, making them itch and burn while leaving them red and watery. A recent study published online in the journal Ophthalmology has also linked high pollen…
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Understanding and Treating Retinopathy
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The retina is composed of a thin layer of light-sensitive cells that covers the inner surface at the back of the eye. Responsible for translating the light that enters the eye into electrochemical messages that can be relayed to the brain these highly sensitive cells are nourished by a complex and delicate network of blood…
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