At the bottom of a Silver Springs canal in Florida, in the pocket of an international airline seat, or on a café table in Paris… these are real places where patients have left their glasses! In the whitewater, in the surf at a beach, or on a ski lift… these are real places where patients… Read More
This year, traditional Thanksgiving gatherings and travels “Over the River and Through the Wood” may be curtailed due to the pandemic. Visits “to Grandfather’s house*” may be virtual this year. Conditions now exist that Lydia Maria Child (the author of the famous lyrics) could not have imagined during her life at the turn of the 19th century. Originally a… Read More
Columbus, Georgia and the surrounding areas awoke to colder weather and the first frost of the season this past week. As fires are made in fireplaces and heaters are turned on, homes become warmer and cozier; but an unwelcome condition may present itself as well. Many people suffering from dry eye have an increase in… Read More
When choosing a Halloween Costume make sure the scary features are just pretend. Make-believe can quickly turn into a truly scary situation if you choose the wrong contact lenses to add to your costume. Non-prescription enhancing contacts are increasing in availability and so are emergency visits to the ophthalmologist for problems related to them. Possible… Read More
“Keys” are a number one answer on Family Feud for things that are easy to lose. Everyone probably has a lost key story; and how the story ends probably depends on where they were lost. Like the proverbial needle in a haystack, lost items are difficult to find if they are unable to be easily… Read More
West Georgia Eye Care Center has a proven history of leading the way in patient safety and reassurance. So, it makes sense that WGECC physicians and staff are wearing masks! The mayor of Columbus has mandated masks for certain situations; and WGECC will continue being committed to what we have already been doing. Best Practices… Read More
2020 has been a year for learning. People across the globe have learned that something as small as a virus, hidden from our view, can still teach us that we have a lot in common. We see that our common needs as humans are far greater than our differences. Remember – The human eye can… Read More
Back-to-School in 2020 is a time of collective concern that is different than any previous year in US history. Experts, including educators, sociologists, psychologists and epidemiologists, are all weighing in on what is best for our children regarding school in the midst of an ongoing pandemic. The answer may be that distance learning continues for… Read More
Whenever you think you are alone in this world, remind yourself of these powerful words: ‘Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness. – Anne Frank Darkness comes in many forms. In our West Georgia Eye Care world of caring for human vision, darkness is the absence of vision. It… Read More
Happy 4th of July… July 4th is only a few days away and West Georgia Eye Care Center wishes you the happiest and safest of Independence Days! How are you planning on celebrating? If your plans include fireworks, make certain the plans are to enjoy a professional display and stay away from consumer fireworks (the… Read More