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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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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Back to School Eye Exams for Health and Academic Performance
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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: Sathean
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Featured Patient
Our eyesight is often what connects us most to the world around us, so the realization that you might be starting to lose your vision can often leave people feeling scared and alone, particularly if they do not have anyone with whom they can communicate. Such was the case with Sathean, a recent patient at…
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