Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
Having healthy eyesight is integral to maintaining an excellent quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12 million people 40 years and over in the United States have vision impairment, including 1 million blind and 8 million who have vision impairment due to uncorrected refractive error. Some leading… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
Do you eat foods that look delicious to the eye or food that is good for your eyes? Eating healthy food is the key to reducing the risk of developing eye diseases, and making nutritional meals and maintaining eye health go hand-in-hand. Let’s explore a diverse array of foods that will help promote good eye… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
According to the National Sleep Foundation, a significant 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, and shockingly, 80 percent of these cases are undiagnosed. Sleep Apnea is a condition marked by abnormal breathing during sleep, often multiple times per night. It causes lower-quality sleep and affects the eyes. It’s important to know that you’re not… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency (CVD), is a condition that affects a significant 300 million people worldwide. This means that a large portion of the population does not perceive color the same way as the majority. It’s a condition that alters the way their eyes interpret light, affecting approximately 1 in 12… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
Summer is officially in full swing, and what better way to escape the endless heat than to splash in cool water. Before you head out for your next swim, we want to open your eyes to some helpful eye health tips for summer fun at the pool. Protect Your Tear Film What is a tear… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
July is National Dry Eye Awareness Month. It’s important to understand that dry eye disease, a multifactorial condition, affects a significant portion of the population, with an estimated 25 million people in the United States alone. Despite its prevalence, it’s often under-recognized and under-diagnosed. We aim to equip you with the knowledge that could make… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
We welcomed summer last week, and this week, we celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27, 2024. As we approach July, which marks UV Safety Month, it’s a perfect time to grab your best sunglasses while you are out and about to enjoy your favorite summer activities. Did you know it wasn’t until the 1900s… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Retina
Our eyes are windows to our health, impressive, complex organs that need special attention. We like to empower our patients with a wealth of knowledge on their eye health, and we would like to discuss retinal detachment. According to the British Journal of Ophthalmology, Retinal Detachment is a sight-threatening condition that affects 1 in every… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
June is Men’s Health Month, and it’s worth noting that Men’s Health Week, celebrated from June 10 – 16, 2024, falls just before Father’s Day. This timing is significant as it presents a unique opportunity to focus on men’s health, particularly eye health, during a time when the importance of men in our lives is… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Cataracts
June is a significant month for us as it’s Cataract Awareness Month. Our eye doctors, in collaboration with Prevent Blindness, are committed to raising awareness about cataracts, one of the leading causes of treatable vision loss in the United States. According to Prevent Blindness, over 24.4 million Americans will develop cataracts. As the American population… Read More
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