The CDC is investigating at least 6 deaths and around 400 “probable” or “confirmed” cases of a mysterious illness suspected to be caused by vaping. U.S. health officials are urging people to avoid using e-cigarettes and vaping products. The heightened alarm raised by the confirmation of related deaths has appropriately prompted lawmakers to call for… Read More
School success… Social Media’s most abundant posts for this time of year are the special photos commemorating ‘back to school’! Students from pre-K to college are featured with new clothes, backpacks, and smiles for the first day of class. Of course, for all of those happy to be returning to see their old friends, there… Read More
Happy 4th of July… July 4th is only two weeks 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 off-the-shelf… Read More
What is Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy? Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy is a genetically linked, inherited disease affecting the transparent dome shaped, front of the eye (the cornea). It specifically affects the innermost layer of the cornea (the endothelium). The endothelium’s function is essential to good vision, as it acts as a pump to keep fluid out of… Read More
Happy Memorial Day As Memorial Day draws near, West Georgia Eye Care Center reflects on the great privilege we have to care for our many military veteran patients and their families! We deeply appreciate their sacrifices to protect our freedoms. Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who have given their lives in service… Read More
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