Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on January 21, 2015
Glaucoma has been called “the silent thief of sight.” Unlike other eye maladies, glaucoma is quiet, subtle, hidden. With something like a cataract, chalazion, or a black eye, the problem is pretty obvious. Something is clearly wrong. However, glaucoma can sneak up on you, unawares, and literally steal you blind. How can you be on… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on January 15, 2015
It is estimated that only half of the 2.2 million Americans with glaucoma are even aware they have it. Glaucoma can be subtle at first, with no fireworks, no flashy symptoms. In the absence of obvious manifestations, many people do not realize the need for regular exams to check for disease. Ignorance is not bliss… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on December 30, 2014
As 2014 quickly draws to a close, the best eye care advice is the same as it was at the start of the year: consult an ocular professional for your eye care needs, and remember that it matters who you see! Today, we will examine the frequently-foggy topic of LASIK candidacy. Can anyone get LASIK? Should everyone… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on December 15, 2014
West Georgia Eye Care Center was the first LASIK Center in the region to offer the most advances technology for LASIK, called iLASIK. Many patients have asked if the “i” in iLASIK indicates a connection to Apple, Inc. and their line of iPhones. In this case, the “i” is for intelligent technology that is innovative, individualized, and gives… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on December 1, 2014
Dr. Brooks kicks off a brand new series of blogs for patient education
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on November 30, 2014
Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, oh my! Dr. Brooks helps us understand the difference between all those O’s…
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on November 1, 2014
Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Calvin Klein…names like these conjure visions of runways and camera flashes and haute couture. You don’t have to travel to Paris or Milan or New York City for the latest fashions from your favorite red-carpet designers. You can find them right here in Columbus, Georgia, waiting for you under the bright… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on November 1, 2014
Have you ever known a risk-taker? You know the type: extreme-sporting, storm-chasing, death-defying adrenaline junkies who pursue high-speed adventure at whatever cost? Many risk-takers are notorious for ignoring safety precautions to their own hurt. Maybe you’re not one of the daredevil variety, but it’s entirely possible that you are putting your eyes at risk every… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on November 1, 2014
Imagine waking up to nothing but darkness. Eyes wide open, but you cannot see. What would you do? Who would you call? How important would it be for you to get immediate help from an expert? In the midst of panic, you want someone who knows what to do. For the man who lived this… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on November 1, 2014
Not all optometrists and ophthalmologists have equal levels of competency, so, it matters who you see. When you’re selecting your eye MD, how do you look for evidence of excellence? In the United States, board certification is a trusted gauge of a doctor’s mastery of his field. Ophthalmology was the first medical specialty to provide… Read More
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