Category: Frontpage Article
“For one patient, LASIK was a matter of keeping her sanity.” For the past decade, I have counseled patients on refractive surgery. The individual stories of personal motivation for seeking LASIK never fail to fascinate me. Almost all of them express a desire to be free of the inconvenience of glasses and/or contact lenses. For… Read More
In recent weeks, our blog has emphasized the importance of being able to trust your physicians for quality eye care. Your eyesight is a crucial sense, but so is your hearing. At West Georgia Eye Care Center, we treat both. This week, tune in for a few words from West Georgia Eye Care Center’s hearing instrument… Read More
Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he? (“It’s a Wonderful Life,” Frank Capra) Nearly 45 days have come and gone since Dr. Charles Calhoun officially retired from ophthalmology practice at West Georgia Eye Care Center. Undeniably, he is missed! The halls still… Read More
This month we’re focusing on some of the special people who make West Georgia Eye Care Center a trustworthy place for your eye care needs. Last week, we introduced you to our newest ophthalmologist, Dr. Evan Sussenbach. This week we’ll highlight some special para-professionals–WGECC’s certified iLASIK team. Collectively speaking, these five individuals have served patients… Read More
Last month, West Georgia Eye Care Center was pleased to welcome Dr. Evan Sussenbach to the practice. Here are a few fun factoids about our newest comprehensive ophthalmologist. Historical narrative Before he stepped into the medical field, Dr. Sussenbach earned his undergraduate degree in Forestry at UGA and worked with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. After… Read More
Thanks to the age of information that puts limitless resources at our fingertips, most of us have the chance to research a doctor before becoming his or her patient. Last year, the Wall Street Journal highlighted the importance of medical credentials in the article, “How Qualified is your Doctor?” One proof of a cutting-edge surgeon is board-certification. This rigorous… Read More
Last week, we highlighted Flinders Centre for Ophthalmology, Eye, and Medical Research in Australia, where Dr. James Brooks, practice president and corneal disease specialist, received training. Today, we’ll look at one of the training locales of Dr. Cynthia P. Nix (also a corneal disease specialist)–the internationally-acclaimed, prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. Dr. Nix… Read More
Last week, we talked about why it matters where your doctor trained. Today, we’re spotlighting Flinders Centre for Ophthalmology, Eye, and Vision Research institute in Adelaide, Australia, where Dr. James Brooks, corneal disease specialist and president of West Georgia Eye Care Center, received his fellowship training. Flinders places special emphasis on programs in basic biomedical science,… Read More
Choosing a doctor can be a life-or-death decision, but most people spend more time planning their next vacation than researching the credentials of their physician. From “Diagnosing you doctor: What should you know?” Web MD online article Trust is a crucial aspect of medical care. Your eyes are intricate, delicate organs, and you want… Read More
In last week’s blog, we covered the beauties and benefits of having your own online patient portal. It gives you a platform for direct communication with your practice or provider (constructive feedback!), it also allows for detailed composition of your medication and symptom lists, and it gives you a place to study your test results… Read More