Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on May 20, 2016
Next week, the National Spelling Bee finals begin, boasting nearly 300 contestants and live broadcasting by ESPN. Last year, the show was the most tweeted program of the week, ousting favorites like “Game of Thrones” and “The Bachelorette.” Cruciverbalists (word game enthusiasts) and legophiles (word lovers) across the globe will tune in for a spellbinding array… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on May 13, 2016
Unlike (adj, prep, noun). Different, dissimilar, not equal, not alike. Facebook popularity has redefined the term “unlike” to mean an option to undo your click on a “like” button, meaning, “I don’t like this.” But, at its root, the word “unlike” has less to do with your tastes and preferences and much more to do… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on May 9, 2016
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Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on May 6, 2016
With our North Office nearing completion and our patient population on the rise, it is now more important than ever to maintain a climate where every patient feels valued, respected, and informed. Despite the technical and geographical shifts to come, our commitment to our patients remains the same: We value our patients. It has been said that people don’t care how… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on April 29, 2016
Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you!” -Dr. Seuss Uniqueness is borne of difference: in race, ethnicity, gender, age, socio-economic status, physical and mental abilities and challenges, political ideations, religious beliefs, etc. As our patient population expands at West Georgia Eye Care… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on April 22, 2016
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Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on April 15, 2016
“Look at me when I’m talking to you!” Have you ever been on the receiving end of that command? In this culture, eye contact is perceived as a sign of respect and attentiveness. Emotions can flare if we think our conversation partner isn’t listening. We often jump to conclusions, and assume the person is disengaged,… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on April 8, 2016
This April, for Autism Awareness Month, we will highlight some specific tools and measures we use at WGECC to best evaluate for our autistic patients. We believe a thorough, personalized examination is a valuable investment of our time, and helpful to anyone impacted by autism–both the patients and the people who love and care for… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on March 31, 2016
1.) Don’t get the red out! Over-the-counter eye drops that indicate they “get the red out” sound promising, but do you know how they actually work? These drops “remove the red” by constricting blood vessels that are bringing necessary nutrients to the eye. The drops are a temporary fix, and often have a rebound effect… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on March 25, 2016
Dr. Cynthia P. Nix, corneal disease specialist at West Georgia Eye Care, reporting on a common malady that could concern all of us: “Shingles of the eye and orbit is called Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO). It is caused by reactivated chicken pox virus, called Zoster, along a nerve distribution causing a painful skin rash…. Read More
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