West Georgia Eye Care Center was founded by specialists. In 1951, our inaugural year, one elite medical specialty was the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat (EENT). That is how this blogger had her own tonsils removed by Dr. Floyd Jarrell, and her first contact lenses fit by his… 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
Perhaps you’re very proactive about caring for your eyes, but how often do you care for your eyelids? Maybe you think, “Oh, that’s not really a part of my eye.” However, your lids serve as the guardians, protectors of the eye. They absolutely deserve royal treatment. The skin around your eyes is the thinnest in… Read More
Tom’s methods aren’t so unusual… You might be amused at Tom’s imaginative attempts to prop open his eyelids, but did you know that tape correction is still a common practice? Brand names like Eye Magic are marketed for the sole purpose of lifting lids. Gravity takes its toll on eyelid tissue over the years, causing it to… Read More
What is eye plastic surgery? Despite its association with Hollywood’s creme-de-la-creme, plastic surgery isn’t just about visual appeal. The word plastic is of Greek origin and carries the idea of forming, shaping, or molding. In the spirit of the original etymology, plastic surgery re-molds certain areas of the body. Eye plastic surgery, or oculoplastics, focuses on reconstruction… Read More
Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Calvin Klein…names like these conjure visions of runways and camera flashes and haute couture. You don’t have to travel to Paris or Milan or New York City for the latest fashions from your favorite red-carpet designers. You can find them right here in Columbus, Georgia, waiting for you under the bright… Read More