Blue Ribbon Schools – Britt David Magnet Academy in Columbus Georgia has been recognized, as one of 349 schools in the United States honored, with the prestigious 2018 National Blue Ribbon School Award! The school has been recognized as an “Exemplary High Performing School”. U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, congratulated the school in a… Read More
The EYE The “EYE” of a hurricane is the center area of the storm where the winds are mostly calm. The name comes from its similar appearance to the human eye. Like the human eye, the storm’s eye is normally circular. The center has thinner cloud coverage allowing the sky to show through and often… Read More
For twenty years West Georgia Eye Care Center has been pleased to support the Country’s Midnight Express! This annual, iconic event brings out young and old for a unique moonlight experience, and incidentally – you don’t have to be a runner to enjoy the fun! Participants at last Saturday’s event enjoyed opportunities to run or… Read More
Today’s Word of the Day from Dictionary.com is NUBILUS. This strange sounding word’s meaning is ‘cloudy’ or ‘foggy’. At West Georgia Eye Care Center we are experts at treating cloudy lenses of the eye… commonly known as cataracts. WGECC is your Clear Choice for Cataract Surgery! Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed surgery in… Read More
Lists that are interesting to read are popping up everywhere! Social Media has more lists than you can list! We even found a fun-to-read list on the website of VSP (a popular vision insurance plan). This list from the VSP website features 15 things you may not know about your eyes: Eyes: 15 Facts You… Read More
If you watch Baseball on TV or listen on the radio, chances are that you have heard the voice of Bob Uecker, and you may even know him by his nickname – “Mr. Baseball”. At age 84, this baseball legend is known for his durability and dependability, and fans have come to rely on his… Read More
Written By: Jennifer Churchill Reviewed By: Dianna L Seldomridge MD MBA, Natasha L Herz MD, Thomas L Steinemann MD Jun. 18, 2018 Firefighter Jay Northup with his ophthalmologist Dr. Thomas Steinemann. Every year, about 10,000 people are rushed to the emergency department for fireworks injuries. Fire Captain Jay Northup never thought he would… Read More
Risk managers dedicate their careers to finding and reducing the risk of injury. Parents of small children do the same thing in their homes: from electrical outlets to steep stairs they assess the risks and remove them or create barriers. Medical professionals do the same thing in their workplace and during the performance of patient… Read More
If fear is standing between you and iLASIK (and your freedom from glasses), there are a few things you should know! The first is that you’re not alone! This is probably the most frequent concern shared during our iLASIK consultations. Let’s settle this fear issue, once and for all! Give it to me straight…. Read More
Gratefulness to our military and their sacrifices is the inspiration behind a 260 miles run across the entire state of Georgia! For some of us, running a single mile is daunting enough! But like all worthy endeavors, Run Across Georgia is a cooperative effort that requires spirit, grit, and endurance. An effort of this magnitude takes VISION…. Read More
