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Each Christmas, the WGECC staff honor our doctors with a collective gift. Last year, we made a donation to the literacy-promoting Ben Carson Scholarship Fund. We presented each doctor with an autographed copy of one of Dr. Carson’s books, and in turn Dr. Carson sent a video message to our doctors. This year, we continued… Read More
The first annual West Georgia Eye Care Center “Counting my Blessings Coloring Contest” was a smashing success! Did you see the fantastic artwork displayed throughout our offices? We were amazed by all the creative entries we received. The theme “I am thankful for my eyes” was emphasized by the beautiful use of color and design… Read More
West Georgia Eye Care Center physicians and staff, ancient philosophers, country music stars, U.S. presidents, and even classic children’s book characters share gratitude in common. Captured from their musings and listed below are a few favorite quotes to put us all in the Thanksgiving spirit! “I am thankful to have a job where I… Read More
West Georgia Eye Care Center has many blessings to count, and our patients are at the top of the list! As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to share the gratitude with a fun way to inspire children to be grateful, too. Beginning today, the practice invites children ages 12 and under to participate in our Count… Read More
Running is the great metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it. -Oprah Winfrey, talk show host and marathon finisher West Georgia Eye Care Center knows that putting our support into local running events is a great way to invest and “put into” the community as well!… Read More
“For one patient, LASIK was a matter of keeping her sanity.” For the past decade, I have counseled patients on refractive surgery. The individual stories of personal motivation for seeking LASIK never fail to fascinate me. Almost all of them express a desire to be free of the inconvenience of glasses and/or contact lenses. For… Read More
In recent weeks, our blog has emphasized the importance of being able to trust your physicians for quality eye care. Your eyesight is a crucial sense, but so is your hearing. At West Georgia Eye Care Center, we treat both. This week, tune in for a few words from West Georgia Eye Care Center’s hearing instrument… Read More
Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he? (“It’s a Wonderful Life,” Frank Capra) Nearly 45 days have come and gone since Dr. Charles Calhoun officially retired from ophthalmology practice at West Georgia Eye Care Center. Undeniably, he is missed! The halls still… Read More
This month we’re focusing on some of the special people who make West Georgia Eye Care Center a trustworthy place for your eye care needs. Last week, we introduced you to our newest ophthalmologist, Dr. Evan Sussenbach. This week we’ll highlight some special para-professionals–WGECC’s certified iLASIK team. Collectively speaking, these five individuals have served patients… Read More
Last month, West Georgia Eye Care Center was pleased to welcome Dr. Evan Sussenbach to the practice. Here are a few fun factoids about our newest comprehensive ophthalmologist. Historical narrative Before he stepped into the medical field, Dr. Sussenbach earned his undergraduate degree in Forestry at UGA and worked with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. After… Read More