Treating Routine Vision Problems
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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….
Read MoreLASIK 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…
Read MoreAsk the Eye Docs: How Do I Know if I Need Bifocals?
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For more than a decade, the dedicated specialists at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons have provided patients from all across the southeast with an array of eye care services, ranging from routine vision exams for prescription eyewear and comprehensive medical eye exams to advanced eye disease treatment and LASIK vision correction surgery. In the latest…
Read MoreThe Potential Risks and Benefits of LASIK Vision Correction Surgery
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The human eye can be a truly amazing thing, but as well all know, it is very rarely perfect. In fact, the majority of people have small imperfections in the shape of their eyes that result in refractive vision errors, the distortions and blurriness that are commonly known as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. According to…
Read MoreSpecialized Eyeglasses for Different Vision Problems
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Since eyeglasses are so common, they can be relatively easy to overlook. While everyone understands that they can improve a person’s vision, most don’t give too much thought to just how intricate and complex they can be. At Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons, board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. William Segal and consultative optometrist Dr. Mark Lay treat…
Read MoreBack 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…
Read MoreAm I a Candidate for LASIK Vision Correction?
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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…
Read MoreWhat to Do about a Twitching Eyelid
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There are many different things that can go wrong with your eyes, and the eye specialists at Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons are dedicated to treating every one of them. From serious concerns like cataracts or glaucoma that could permanently destroy your vision, to relatively minor and simple to correct issues like chronic dry eye…
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