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What is Diabetic Retinopathy? According to the National Eye Institute, diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness in people who have diabetes. It affects blood vessels in the retina (the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of your eye). If you have diabetes, it’s vital to schedule a… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 2,000 eye injuries occur each day on the job. Most would think that eye injuries only happen in construction or manufacturing jobs. However, nearly 40% of work-related eye injuries happen in offices, healthcare facilities, construction, or laboratory work environments. It is essential that proper… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General
Our minds are so busy thinking and making decisions daily, but we have to rest our bodies, mind, and eyes to be refreshed to succeed in daily activities. A full night’s sleep is the remedy, but we definitely can feel it when we don’t get that good night’s sleep. There is an interesting relationship between our… Read More
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Stress plays a part in our lives, but what matters is how we react and cope with stress when it arises. We often feel physically and mentally stressed in our demanding lifestyles. However, did you know stress can damage your eyes? When you are overly stressed or anxious, there is an overproduction of adrenaline in… Read More
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What Is Low Vision? Low vision is a vision problem that makes it difficult to do everyday activities. Low vision is not correctible with surgery, glasses or contact lenses. This type of vision loss does not include complete blindness because there is still some sight, and low vision can sometimes be improved using visual aids – which are… Read More
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Glasses have become an essential part of many people’s lives. They can correct refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. This has transformed countless peoples lives who may not have been able to see at all before. But they also come with a few drawbacks. For some, the biggest is that you can’t hide when… Read More
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In today’s society, it is becoming harder and harder to avoid computer screens. They are necessary for work, provide easy entertainment, and they are easy to carry in your pocket. While this technology has done a lot of good for our way of life, like anything, too much of a good thing can be hurtful…. Read More
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Getting new glasses can be fun, but it can also be challenging. If you find the prospect of upgrading your glasses to be an annoyance rather than an opportunity, don’t worry, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Come into Georgia Eye Associates, where our friendly staff can help you! Keep reading… Read More
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While practicing social distancing as our state has begun reopening in phases, we have to be mindful of practicing safe hygiene. According to the CDC one of the general guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19, avoid touching your face — particularly your eyes, nose, and mouth. Visit the The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to… Read More
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Did you know that diabetic retinopathy affects about 8 million Americans? Let’s address common questions about the condition below. Q. What is Diabetic Retinopathy? A. Diabetic retinopathy is the result of a diabetic condition. It can be either diagnosed or undiagnosed. The only way to have diabetic retinopathy is if you have diabetes. You also… Read More
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