Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
We live in a world where digital devices are becoming more and more integrated into our daily lives every year. We spend many hours of our day staring at digital devices at work or at home and we rarely think to give our eyes a break every once in a while. As one would expect,… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
There are a lot of different foods out there that help to promote good eye health, but how many do you know about? In this article we talk about some of these foods and how they can be beneficial to your daily diet. Orange Vegetables I’m sure you remember at least one person telling you… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
We probably all heard this one as a kid: “Don’t sit too close to the TV or you’ll strain your eyes!” Now fast forward to the age of smartphones, and everyone is constantly looking at a screen that’s only a few inches away from their eyes. Recent studies estimate that about half of American adults… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
Have you ever experienced an irritating eye twitch that just won’t seem to end? How about dry eyes or blurred vision? Have you ever thought that these issues could be caused by stress? It’s true; our eyes are an extension of our brain so whatever affects the various parts of our brain can actually interfere… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
We all know that proper nutrition is crucial in maintaining long-term wellness, and as more and more Americans tackle issues associated with obesity, such as heart disease, diabetes, and even premature death, it is becoming more evident that poor nutrition has a negative effect on health. Proper nutrition isn’t just essential for your overall health,… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
False! A new study found that contact lenses are an excellent option for children 8 to 11 years old, and that they are very successful at adapting to them. The caveat: 1. Do they really want to wear them? and 2. Do they understand what to expect in their wear and care? Parents and eye… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
Good News! Over the past forty years our life expectancy has increased by eight years! Unfortunately, our eyes are having trouble keeping up. By about age 40, our eyesight starts to weaken. Then, at around 60, the chances for getting age-related macular degeneration (AMD) increase. What is Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a… Read More
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