Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on March 12, 2021
In time for World Glaucoma Awareness Week, West Georgia Eye Care Center is excited to announce a new weapon in the fight against glaucoma! Our ophthalmologists are pleased to be able to offer DURYSTA™, the only FDA approved sustained-release implant for the treatment of elevated eye pressures for appropriate patients. WGECC has been diagnosing and… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on January 29, 2020
3 Million… Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. It effects an estimated 3 million Americans. Sometimes called the “Silent Blinder”, glaucoma can damage your vision so gradually that you may not notice any loss of vision until the disease is at an advanced stage. The most common type… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Uncategorized on August 11, 2017
The Golden Rule For many, the diagnosis of glaucoma can be anxiety provoking. The average person may not be able to define ‘glaucoma’, but they have a pretty good idea that they do not want it! In general, glaucoma is a disease of progressive vision loss characterized often by higher than normal eye pressure. The… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on October 21, 2016
Physician Spotlight: Dr. Casey Geringer Dr. Casey Geringer, glaucoma specialist and doctor of osteopathic medicine,* is the latest ophthalmologist to join West Georgia Eye Care Center Main. Read on for a smattering of fun facts: Where has she lived? Primarily in the great Midwest. A Nebraska native, Dr. Geringer completed medical school in Iowa, and… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on June 10, 2016
Once again, West Georgia Eye Care Center was privileged to be a Curtain Raiser sponsor at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. When the curtain closed at the end of Ronnie Milsap’s concert, everyone in the audience was on their feet. The full standing ovation was not only to honor the Country Music Hall of… Read More
Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on June 3, 2016
“90 percent of sports-related eye injuries can be prevented by the use of protective eye wear.” -National Eye Institute From T-Ball to the Major Leagues, America loves her baseball. It has been called the great American pastime, and many enthusiasts consider it an essential summer activity. But, as you take to the ballpark, be… 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 November 1, 2014
Imagine waking up to nothing but darkness. Eyes wide open, but you cannot see. What would you do? Who would you call? How important would it be for you to get immediate help from an expert? In the midst of panic, you want someone who knows what to do. For the man who lived this… Read More
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