Blogs
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) While we at WGECC take our Mission, Vision and Values (see below) seriously; we also realize that there are multiple facets to these statements regarding our corporate philosophy and goals. Mission: Our mission… Read More
Intelligent Invention TIME has recognized ACUVUE® OASYS with Transitions™ as one of their Best Inventions of 2018. This new option for contact lens wearers can help manage light in three innovative ways: Less Squinting – Patients who react to bright light by squinting may find that OASYS with Transitions™ eases this reflex. 5 Seconds Faster Recovery… Read More
Hero Donors… Corneal Transplant donors are heroes who change the lives of visually impaired people who need new corneas to regain sight. Recently, News Leader 9 (WTVM) shared the story of a local corneal transplant recipient who is hoping for improved vision to help her maintain a 4.0 GPA at Columbus State University. Although legally… Read More
The destruction from the tornadoes that churned across Alabama and Georgia this past week was swift and terrible. We join the Chattahoochee Valley Community in mourning the loss of so many lives. Thankfully, thousands have come together to meet the needs of our neighbors. Generosity and love have been poured out in great measure as families,… Read More
SMILE… LASIK remains the most popular refractive surgery currently performed in and outside of the U.S.A., but a newer procedure called SMILE has hit the U.S. market. Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) is another all-laser refractive surgery procedure first approved in the U.S.A. in 2016, and which is now being billed by some as a… Read More
Bruce Springsteen was born in the same era as many of our patients (1949), but his music spans multiple generations. His music is relevant in one way or another to almost everyone, including the physicians and staff of West Georgia Eye Care Center. Our own Operations Manager, Freda Stewart, says that she listened to the… Read More
“The only way to predict if there’s a cloud on your horizon due to glaucoma is to get tested. No matter what the diagnosis, the forecast is for clear vision in the years ahead.” Willard Scott (American weather presenter, author, television personality, actor, clown, comedian and radio personality) 2 Million Americans It is estimated that… Read More
2018… 2018 has been filled with many memorable moments at West Georgia Eye Care Center, and it has been our joy to keep connected with you, our patients, through this blog and our practice’s Facebook page. We hope that you have enjoyed our messages throughout this year as we have highlighted patient experiences, educated on… Read More
Annual Christmas Party – The cold and rain could not dampen the warmth and wonder of the annual West Georgia Eye Care Center Christmas Party held this past Friday. Keeping with our tradition of many years, the festivities were held at the Green Island Hills Country Club. The grandeur of the location with all of… Read More
Amazing Season… Each year at Christmas the physicians and managers of West Georgia Eye Care Center bless the staff with an amazing, festive, celebratory event – the ‘Annual WGECC Christmas Party’! The gift of a Savior to the world, Jesus Christ, is truly the reason for the season and our celebration. And, just as the wise… Read More