The Top Five FAQ’s about LASIK
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News, Uncategorized
With almost 20 million procedures performed in the United States alone, LASIK laser vision correction surgeries have become an extremely popular way for people to decrease or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contact lenses and treat common vision problems like myopia, hyperopia, and even astigmatism. At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.C., we talk…
Read MoreMeet Our December Spotlight Patient: Roger
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Roswell native, US army veteran, and retired Chevron Oil employee Roger is no stranger to visual issues. With poor eyesight for as long as he can remember, Roger got his first pair of glasses back when he was only seven years old. As the years went on, his astigmatism became more and more severe, until…
Read MoreFirst Aid for Injured Eyes
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Your eyes are extremely precise and delicate instruments, capable of detecting even minute amounts of light or subtle shifts in color, but this sensitivity also makes them extremely vulnerable to damage and injury. According to the United States Injury Registry Summary report, more than 50,000 people permanently lose all or part of their vision as…
Read MoreUsing the Eyes to Diagnose Concussions
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At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, we are actively involved in research relating to all aspects of vision. One particularly interesting use of the latest visual diagnostic technology is the early detection of mild traumatic brain injuries, or concussions. The majority of concussions are the result of blunt trauma, or a blow to the head,…
Read MoreA Close Look At Night Vision
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The eyes are amazingly sophisticated devices capable of detecting and interpreting visual data under a wide range of conditions. The sensitivity of the eye automatically adjusts to an impressively large range of ambient light levels. The optics of the eye can concentrate light energy on the retina by a factor of 100,000 times, which is…
Read MoreTreating Glaucoma with the iStent® Trabecular Micro-Bypass
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Glaucoma, an eye condition affecting over 60 million people worldwide, is the second leading cause of irreversible blindness. While there is no cure of the underlying disease, there are a number of different treatments that can alleviate the most serious symptoms of glaucoma, effectively delaying its progression and preventing vision from worsening. One of the…
Read MoreHow is LASER Technology Used in Eye Surgery?
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Laser eye surgery was made possible in the 1980s, when researchers at an IBM research facility discovered that their new excimer laser could incise animal tissue with extreme precision and without leaving behind scar tissue. This led to the first surgical application of a laser on human tissue. After roughly a decade of clinical trials…
Read MoreNew LenSx® Laser System Offers a Breakthrough in Cataract Treatments
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At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.C., we have always kept abreast of the latest technology in order to provide our patients with the safest and most effective treatment options. In keeping with that commitment, we are proud to announce the acquisition of Alcon’s new LenSx® laser, a bladeless, computer-controlled laser that allows us to…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about LASIK
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What You Need to Know about LASIK Since it was approved by the FDA in 1995, almost 20 million patients have undergone LASIK eye surgery in the United States. Of these patients, the vast majority (well over 95%) has reported satisfaction with the results of their procedure, with most achieving uncorrected vision of 20/40 or…
Read MoreGood Vision an Integral Part of Academic Success
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Now that summer is drawing to a close, many parents have sent their children off to school. While every parent wants their child to be prepared and equipped for the school year, many often forget how vital a role good vision can play in the learning process. The American Public Health Association (APHA) reported that…
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