Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article, Uncategorized on June 18, 2019
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
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on June 6, 2019
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
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on May 23, 2019
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
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on May 8, 2019
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
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on April 22, 2019
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
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on April 2, 2019
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
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on February 22, 2019
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
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on February 1, 2019
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
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on January 11, 2019
“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
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on December 28, 2018
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
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