According to the last U.S. census, 1 in 4 Americans are between the ages of 45 and 65. What do they all have in common? Age-related eye changes. Billions of pairs of reading glasses are sold each year to allow patients to regain the focus they’ve lost in the aging eye change called presbyopia. Of… Read More
January is a month for goal-setting. If you’re on the lookout for a worthwhile pursuit, why not consider freedom from glasses and contact lenses in 2016? Last week, we introduced you to a patient who met that goal with iLASIK. But did you know that, for many patients, advanced cataract surgery can accomplish that goal, too? Linda… Read More
When you feel good, you look good. It radiates from inside. -Mary Lawson, iLASIK patient Happy New Year from West Georgia Eye Care Center! According to most dictionary definitions, the word “new” can be used to describe things not seen before. New flares and shades of color in a sunset. Shades you’ve… Read More
This year has been filled with shareable 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 you have enjoyed our messages throughout 2015, as we have highlighted patient experiences, educated on new technologies, and… Read More
Read a true hero story that made local news. Starring Dr. Cannon and one of our very own patients! Reporting by Irisha Jones of WTVM ** COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – More than 11 years after being shot, a Columbus woman was told by doctors the bullet would be forever stuck in her jaw bone. Smith… Read More
Each Christmas, the WGECC staff honor our doctors with a collective gift. Last year, we made a donation to the literacy-promoting Ben Carson Scholarship Fund. We presented each doctor with an autographed copy of one of Dr. Carson’s books, and in turn Dr. Carson sent a video message to our doctors. This year, we continued… Read More
The first annual West Georgia Eye Care Center “Counting my Blessings Coloring Contest” was a smashing success! Did you see the fantastic artwork displayed throughout our offices? We were amazed by all the creative entries we received. The theme “I am thankful for my eyes” was emphasized by the beautiful use of color and design… Read More
West Georgia Eye Care Center physicians and staff, ancient philosophers, country music stars, U.S. presidents, and even classic children’s book characters share gratitude in common. Captured from their musings and listed below are a few favorite quotes to put us all in the Thanksgiving spirit! “I am thankful to have a job where I… Read More
West Georgia Eye Care Center has many blessings to count, and our patients are at the top of the list! As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to share the gratitude with a fun way to inspire children to be grateful, too. Beginning today, the practice invites children ages 12 and under to participate in our Count… Read More
Running is the great metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it. -Oprah Winfrey, talk show host and marathon finisher West Georgia Eye Care Center knows that putting our support into local running events is a great way to invest and “put into” the community as well!… Read More