Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in Patient Education
Have you been looking for an alternative to glasses and contact lenses? Have you considered undergoing a vision correction procedure like LASIK but don’t want to commit to something permanent? If you love the idea of correcting your vision without commitment, you may want to consider a procedure like the EVO ICL. The EVO ICL… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in Education, Eye Health, Patient Education
Beginning in the early to mid-40s, many adults may start to have issues seeing clearly, especially when reading and working on a digital device. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, adults develop this typical problem between 41 to 60. This average change in the eye’s focusing ability, called presbyopia, will continue to progress over… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in Patient Education
An ocular migraine is a rare condition characterized by temporary vision loss or even temporary blindness in one eye. Ocular migraines are caused by reduced blood flow or spasms of blood vessels in the retina or behind the eye. In an ocular migraine, vision in the affected eye generally returns to normal within an hour…. 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 News and Updates, Patient Education
Glaucoma Renaissance: New Medical and Surgical Treatments for Glaucoma Gagan Sawhney, MD, Georgia Eye Partners Despite significant progress made in the fight against glaucoma, the human cost of this disease remains unacceptably high. According to the World Health Organization, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. While we’ve managed to reduce the long-term… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in Patient Education
What Is Low Vision? There are many factors that can cause limitations to the quality of vision. Low vision refers to a visual impairment that cannot be corrected by traditional treatment methods, including standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or even surgery. People of any age may have low vision from a variety of causes including… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in News and Updates, Patient Education
Safe Holiday Gift Ideas for Children The holidays are a joyous time for many, but nothing compares to the excitement kids experience when tearing into wrapped presents. Unfortunately, some of these holiday gifts can end up causing safety issues for our little ones. When shopping for toys, parents are typically more focused on choking hazards… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in News and Updates, Patient Education
Dry Eye Treatment Options from Our Dry Eye Center of Excellence Dry eye disease continues to be one of the largest unmet needs and challenges faced by our patients. It’s a chronic disease that is too often under diagnosed and left untreated by eye doctors. In fact, dry eye disease (DED) affects an estimated 33… 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
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