Treating Routine Vision Problems
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News
Vision problems are far more common than most people might think. Although it is difficult to know exactly just how many people in the United States wear eyeglasses, because there are so many different variables to consider, the Vision Council of America estimates that approximately 75% of all adults use some form of vision correction….
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LASIK or PRK: Which Vision Correction Procedure is Right for You?
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With well over 700,000 treatments performed in the United States each year and more than 40 million satisfied patients, laser vision correction has become one of the most popular surgical procedures in the world. By using a non-thermal excimer laser to smooth out irregularities in the shape of the cornea, this quick and painless technique…
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Back to School Eye Exams for Health and Academic Performance
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News
August means back to school, and during this time of year many parents find themselves stretched thin between buying new school clothes and supplies, meeting teachers, and scheduling sports physicals. Unfortunately, in the midst of all this activity, many parents forget to check on the one detail that may have the greatest impact on a…
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Am I a Candidate for LASIK Vision Correction?
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News
Virtually everyone out there has heard of LASIK, the laser vision correction procedure that can correct common vision refractive errors, like nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. This is hardly surprising, since more than 700,000 LASIK procedures are performed each year in the United States alone, and more than 40 million procedures have been performed…
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Meet Our October Spotlight Patient: Alan
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Featured Patient, Uncategorized
As a retired railroad police officer and Vietnam veteran, Alan was used to facing difficult challenges. But when his vision started deteriorating, he was hesitant to have anything done. The idea of having someone perform surgery on his eyes just left him uncomfortable. Even when he and his wife started seeing board certified ophthalmologist Dr….
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