This week is Shark Week and an opportunity to relate amazing shark facts to almost everything… even LASIK! A scientist studying shark vision remarked that his job was difficult because sharks don’t go to the eye doctor. While he was stating the obvious, the more important message is that there is still a lot to… Read More
In our last blog we shared some ways to defend yourself from that aggravating harbinger of Spring – pollen! We mentioned that contact lens wearers are at particular risk for eye symptoms associated with outdoor allergens. The great news is that Spring is a perfect time to say goodbye to the inconvenience and discomfort of… Read More
2020 has been a year for learning. People across the globe have learned that something as small as a virus, hidden from our view, can still teach us that we have a lot in common. We see that our common needs as humans are far greater than our differences. Remember – The human eye can… Read More
Patient History – Our patient, Crystal Griggs, was a lot like you. That is to say, she had several things in common with many of our patients. In 2019 she was dependent on vision correction and used both contact lenses and glasses to bring things into focus. She had been dependent on glasses since grade… Read More
Question – Zombie Contacts? This question was asked in a recent call from a happy (and wise) patient who had iLASIK at WGECC two years ago. She said she LOVES her iLASIK vision and does not want to do anything unsafe; so, she wanted to know if Zombie contact lenses purchased online were safe to… Read More
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
If you watch Baseball on TV or listen on the radio, chances are that you have heard the voice of Bob Uecker, and you may even know him by his nickname – “Mr. Baseball”. At age 84, this baseball legend is known for his durability and dependability, and fans have come to rely on his… Read More
If fear is standing between you and iLASIK (and your freedom from glasses), there are a few things you should know! The first is that you’re not alone! This is probably the most frequent concern shared during our iLASIK consultations. Let’s settle this fear issue, once and for all! Give it to me straight…. Read More
Our mesmerizing blue eye post has been getting a lot of attention on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/WestGeorgiaEyeCareCenter/ Trusted Words… We appreciate all of your “LIKES”! Posts like this one are created to share relevant and accurate information with our patients. Just like ‘It matters who you see’ for your eye care, it also matters that you can… Read More
Spring has arrived in West Georgia! The signs are everywhere from blooming flowers and budding trees to the return of hummingbirds! We are blessed in this area to be the spring and summer home for some species of these jewel-like, colorful creatures! If you want to invite them to your home, offer them homemade nectar… Read More