Frequently Asked Questions about Presbyopia: The Aging Eye
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When most people think about serious eye conditions that could permanently affect vision, the first that come to mind are the four leading causes of blindness: namely cataracts, retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. However, there is another condition that, although generally not as serious, is potentially just as debilitating and actually much more common,…
Read MoreOn the Lookout for Winter Eye Threats
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The eyes are very sensitive organs, and their regular exposure to the external environment can often leave them highly vulnerable to damage. However the great outdoors is not the only place where your eyes may potentially be in danger. Even during the winter months, when we are all safely inside and taking shelter from the…
Read MoreBrightest Holiday Greetings from Georgia Eye!
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Everyone here at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons is anxiously looking forward to a brand new year, but we also wanted to take a moment and look back at everything we have accomplished. For more than a decade, we have been proud to be able to provide a full array of routine eye care, eye…
Read MoreAsk the GA Eye Docs: What are Eye Floaters and Flashes?
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For more than a decade, the dedicated team of specialists at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.C. has provided patients from all across Georgia with an array of eye care services, ranging from routine vision examinations and prescription eyewear to advanced eye disease treatment and refractive eye surgery. In this ongoing blog feature, you will…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions about Cataracts
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Cataracts, which affect more than 20 million men and women in the United States alone, represent the single most common cause of blindness in adults over the age of 40. Caused by a slow deterioration in the proteins that make up the eye’s lens, cataracts produce clouded areas in the field of vision which can,…
Read MoreWhy Does It Matter Which Eye Is Dominant?
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If you have ever participated in a sport or activity that involves aim, like archery, target shooting, or even darts, you have no doubt heard about and been affected by the issue of eye dominance. You may have wondered, however, exactly what that term means or what effect it might have on your vision. At…
Read MoreHow Do You Avoid Glare in the Eyes?
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If you have ever had to drive into the sunrise on your way in to work in the morning or into the sunset on your way home for that matter, you are no doubt familiar with glare. It’s a term we all use, but few spend any time thinking about what it really means, and…
Read MoreA Basic Glossary of Eye Health
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Despite the fact that it is something we all have to deal with on an almost daily basis, for many people, eye care can be very confusing. Not only does it often involve highly technical treatment methods using space-age lasers and advanced microsurgery, but the eye itself is an extremely intricate and sophisticated organ, with…
Read MoreBack to School Eye Care
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For many people, the end of summer means that it’s time for children to head back to school. While we understand that this season can be extremely hectic, between making sure that everyone has what they need and that everyone gets to where they need to be, it may be worth taking some extra time…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions about Comprehensive Eye Exams
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At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, we are concerned with all aspects of vision health, and that includes regularly performing comprehensive eye examinations on all of our patients. Even though most people understand that regular eye exams are an important part of keeping your vision healthy and sharp, many still have questions about exactly what…
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