Age Related Vision Problems
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News
Over time, the lens of the eye gradually grows thicker and less flexible, while the muscles surrounding it become weaker and less responsive. Eventually, by the time a person is in their early to mid forties, the lens can start to lose its ability to bend enough to bring close objects into focus. As a…
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Treating Glaucoma with the iStent® Trabecular Micro-Bypass
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News, Uncategorized
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…
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The Facts about Glaucoma
Posted by: Georgia Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Latest News, Uncategorized
Glaucoma, a condition that occurs when the build-up of fluid pressure inside the eye damages the optic nerve, affects an estimated 2.2 million Americans. Unfortunately, because the disease is poorly understood, only about half of those affected even realize that they have it. Understanding the progression of the disease, and having your eyes checked annually,…
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