Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in Education, News and Updates
The human eye is one crucial aspect that we should not take for granted. The miracle of seeing the beautiful world around you is the greatest gift we have as individuals. Did you know that the human eye can differentiate approximately 10 million different colors? The eye anatomy is very intricate and essential to understanding… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in Education, News and Updates
In 2005, the Sjögren’s Foundation asked Congress to officially declare July “Dry Eye Awareness Month” to help increase dry eye awareness while also educating people about the symptoms and treatment options for dry eye. Also, Prevent Blindness declared July as Dry Eye Awareness Month. We want to join the foundations to bring awareness about dry… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in Education, Patient Education
Getting Rid of Dry Eye: Linda’s Patient Success Story Most people don’t understand the severity of dry eye until they experience it for themselves. The condition, caused by the decreased production of tears, inflammation, and meibomian gland obstruction; a condition called Meibomian Gland Dysfunction has been described as a chronic and debilitating problem that decreases… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in Education, Patient Education
How to Protect Your Eyes at Work It is important to provide working professionals with knowledge of vision and eye injury prevention in order to promote eye health. Protect your vision and prevent job-related eye injuries with these expert tips from Georgia Eye Partners. TIPS ON WORKPLACE SAFETY Use proper eye protection when working with hazardous substances and materials. This is especially… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in Education, Patient Education
Diabetes and the Eye: Thoughts for Diabetes Awareness Month Diabetes is the is the most frequent cause of new cases of blindness among adults aged 20–74 years in developed countries. Nearly 1 in 10 Americans — 30.3 million — have diabetes, and around 1 in 3 have pre-diabetes. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a timely… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in Doctor Editorials, Education
By Evan Schoenberg, M.D. I am proud to be both a refractive surgeon (an eye surgeon who eliminates the need for glasses via a variety of techniques, including LASIK, PRK, ICL, and cataract surgery) and a refractive patient. Prior to the day I had LASIK in 2009, I was completely dependent upon glasses or contact… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in Education, Patient Education
For years, you have followed the same routine every morning—wake up, put in your contacts, and get ready for work. But that doesn’t have to be your life. You could wake up with crystal clear vision and toss your glasses and contacts. A contact and glasses-free reality can be achieved with LASIK eye surgery, a… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in Education, News and Updates, Patient Education
A Punctal Plug may not be the answer for every Dry Eye patient, but for some, it’s the relief they need. Many people have chronic symptoms of dry eyes. There are countless different brands of artificial tears that are available when you go to the drug store, and most people have tried several at some… Read More
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