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What is A Detached Retina? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a detached retina is when the retina lifts away from the back of the eye, like wallpaper peeling off the wall. SYMPTOMS IN DETAIL When the retina is detached from the back wall of the eye, it is separated from its blood supply and no… Read More
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Prevent Blindness has declared the month of June as Cataract Awareness Month. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly 25.7 million Americans over 40 have cataracts, and the number will likely increase to 45.6 million by 2050. In support of Cataract Awareness Month, we offer a few tips for those diagnosed with cataracts as… Read More
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Did you know that fireworks cause 2,000 eye injuries every year? According to a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology, during the 19-year study period, fireworks caused more than 34,000 ocular injuries, and the most common injury was ocular burn. We are on the heels of the official summer celebrations approaching, with Memorial Day as the… Read More
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Summer is almost here, and while the sun will be shining bright, it is a golden time to highlight Ultraviolet Awareness month. Prevent Blindness America sponsors Ultraviolet Awareness month in May to increase awareness of how UV rays can damage your eyes and hurt your vision. We all love to take in those warm summer… Read More
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What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that affects people with diabetes. Diabetic Retinopathy is when high blood sugar levels cause damage to blood vessels in the retina. These blood vessels can swell and leak. Or they can close, stopping blood from passing through. Sometimes abnormal… Read More
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Do you have allergies? Are you tired of your eyes being too irritated to wear your contact lenses during allergy season? Wearing contacts during the spring can be very uncomfortable if you have allergies. If you have spent your life struggling with itchy and dry eyes every allergy season, it may be time to consider… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in LASIK
Do you want to be able to wake up and have clear vision without wearing contact lenses or glasses? A great way to do this is by having LASIK. It allows you to see clearly and say goodbye to glasses and contact lenses. One of the biggest questions people have about LASIK is if it… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Cataracts
Are you looking for ways to keep your eyes healthy? Are you worried about the possibility of developing cataracts? Like many eye conditions, cataracts are extremely common due to aging. By the age of 80, half of most people will have or had cataracts. While they are common, it is always important to think about… Read More
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World Glaucoma Week is a global initiative of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) to raise awareness about glaucoma. The 2021 theme ‘The World is Bright, Save your Sight!’ reflects the hope that with regular testing, people will continue to see the world around us: full of beauty, charm, and adventure. To mark World Glaucoma Week, Georgia Eye… Read More
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The introduction of strict hand hygiene has become an essential part of our daily habits. It has also created new challenges for our eyes with the rise of eye accidents from hand sanitizers coming in contact with the eye. It is no surprise that there are sanitizer dispensers at every corner. We see them at… Read More
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