Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on February 27, 2015
Actor Judi Dench has been awarded an Oscar, a Tony, 6 Olivier Awards, 2 Golden Globes, 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards and 10 critics awards (to mention only a few!). More recently, she has won kudos for speaking out about her age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A stellar leading lady, Dench also plays a starring role… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on February 20, 2015
Have you ever left the house with mismatched socks, sporting one navy and one dark shade of grey? Maybe it’s a normal case of being in a rush or needing better light or newer glasses. Or perhaps it’s something more serious. With age, our ability to distinguish between color shades can become difficult. This is… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on February 17, 2015
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on February 13, 2015
Valentine’s Day is right around the bend, and the heart is on our mind here at WGECC. Our practice may not immediately strike you as a trending locale for romance, but love has blossomed here before. In fact, one of our ophthalmic technicians received a proposal of marriage (from her now-husband) right in the middle of an… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on February 2, 2015
How to describe Dr. Mayfield in one word? Popular! His patients are perhaps more like fans, ever-enthusiastic to promote him to family and friends. He has a solid reputation for being a kind and gentle surgeon, ministering to the person just as much as the person’s eyes. It’s no surprise, then, that Dr. Mayfield is in high… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on January 21, 2015
Glaucoma has been called “the silent thief of sight.” Unlike other eye maladies, glaucoma is quiet, subtle, hidden. With something like a cataract, chalazion, or a black eye, the problem is pretty obvious. Something is clearly wrong. However, glaucoma can sneak up on you, unawares, and literally steal you blind. How can you be on… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on January 15, 2015
It is estimated that only half of the 2.2 million Americans with glaucoma are even aware they have it. Glaucoma can be subtle at first, with no fireworks, no flashy symptoms. In the absence of obvious manifestations, many people do not realize the need for regular exams to check for disease. Ignorance is not bliss… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on December 30, 2014
As 2014 quickly draws to a close, the best eye care advice is the same as it was at the start of the year: consult an ocular professional for your eye care needs, and remember that it matters who you see! Today, we will examine the frequently-foggy topic of LASIK candidacy. Can anyone get LASIK? Should everyone… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on December 15, 2014
West Georgia Eye Care Center was the first LASIK Center in the region to offer the most advances technology for LASIK, called iLASIK. Many patients have asked if the “i” in iLASIK indicates a connection to Apple, Inc. and their line of iPhones. In this case, the “i” is for intelligent technology that is innovative, individualized, and gives… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on December 1, 2014
Dr. Brooks kicks off a brand new series of blogs for patient education
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