Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on April 23, 2015
Like Ponce de Leon and his quest to find the mythologically-shrouded fountain of youth, many people are on the hunt for an answer to “forever-youngness.” Can the effects of aging be delayed? Slowed? Reversed, even? Cosmetic companies have had a marketing heyday promoting “anti-aging” products. While some of these are legitimately helpful in reducing the… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on April 17, 2015
Expertise is the mantra of modern medicine. Atul Gawande West Georgia Eye Care Center is the region’s only multi-specialty eye care provider. Why does that matter to you? If you’re considering a specialized surgery like LASIK, you want a specialized doctor performing it. Laser vision correction is performed on the part of the eye called… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on April 10, 2015
“LASIK is not right for you.” These might be the most important words you’ll ever hear from your eye surgeon. While LASIK surgery is an overwhelmingly safe and straightforward way to get free of glasses and contacts, it’s not for everyone. Consider Olympic bobsledder Steven Holcomb, winner of two bronze medals in the 2014 Sochi… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on April 6, 2015
Today is major league baseball season’s opening day! While our doctors and staff are loyal to their home team, the Atlanta Braves, one very special patient caught our attention and sparked our interest in another MLB team. West Georgia Eye Care Center had the honor of performing LASIK surgery for Brooks Brown, a pitcher for… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on March 20, 2015
Perhaps you’re very proactive about caring for your eyes, but how often do you care for your eyelids? Maybe you think, “Oh, that’s not really a part of my eye.” However, your lids serve as the guardians, protectors of the eye. They absolutely deserve royal treatment. The skin around your eyes is the thinnest in… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on March 13, 2015
Tom’s methods aren’t so unusual… You might be amused at Tom’s imaginative attempts to prop open his eyelids, but did you know that tape correction is still a common practice? Brand names like Eye Magic are marketed for the sole purpose of lifting lids. Gravity takes its toll on eyelid tissue over the years, causing it to… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on March 6, 2015
What is eye plastic surgery? Despite its association with Hollywood’s creme-de-la-creme, plastic surgery isn’t just about visual appeal. The word plastic is of Greek origin and carries the idea of forming, shaping, or molding. In the spirit of the original etymology, plastic surgery re-molds certain areas of the body. Eye plastic surgery, or oculoplastics, focuses on reconstruction… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on February 27, 2015
Actor Judi Dench has been awarded an Oscar, a Tony, 6 Olivier Awards, 2 Golden Globes, 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards and 10 critics awards (to mention only a few!). More recently, she has won kudos for speaking out about her age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A stellar leading lady, Dench also plays a starring role… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on February 20, 2015
Have you ever left the house with mismatched socks, sporting one navy and one dark shade of grey? Maybe it’s a normal case of being in a rush or needing better light or newer glasses. Or perhaps it’s something more serious. With age, our ability to distinguish between color shades can become difficult. This is… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on February 17, 2015
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