Blogs
Are you a historian (or etymologist) at heart? This week’s blog is for you. If we travel back to ancient Greece, we can trace the origin of the “O” monikers used for today’s eye professionals and paraprofessionals. The present-day “O”s of eye care (e.g. ophthalmologist, optometrist, optician, ocularist, among others) derive from the Greek words opsis, meaning… Read More
There’s a doctor just for me, Who can help my eyes to see, I know his title begins with “O,” Which “O” to see…I do not know! My glasses broke, please fix my frame. See the optician, that’s her name! I have a coupon for a new pair, West Georgia Optical, I’m glad you’re… Read More
Can you imagine running 260 miles across the entire state of Georgia? For some of us, running one single mile is daunting enough! Like all worthy endeavors, this 260-mile run is a cooperative effort that requires spirit, grit, and endurance. Run for the Heroes, the dream of local businessman, John Teeples, unites distance runners for… Read More
The physicians of West Georgia Eye Care Center believe in giving back both locally and globally: medical missions, sponsorship, volunteering in the community, etc. That desire to invest in worthy causes does not end with our doctors, however. Collectively, the staff of WGECC gives back, too, with a recent contribution being a gift to the Carson… Read More
It’s a night and day difference. (Russ Kinman, CLE patient) Russ Kinman, retired contractor and self-described “macho man” launched his journey with West Georgia Eye Care Center with a free LASIK consultation.* Like most LASIK-inquirers, he was frustrated with the limitations of glasses. He wanted to enjoy his everyday activities without the hassle of vision… Read More
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
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
“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
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
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
