This Valentine’s Day consider giving your sweetheart something that could be heart saving… an eye exam! The amazing network of blood vessels that nourish the eye share common characteristics with the vessels of the heart. An ophthalmologist is able to view the vascular network of the retina by looking through the pupil of the eye… Read More
Just how it is with Family… Who is baking the bread pudding and who is making the cranberry sauce for Christmas!? Whose house are we invading for our celebration?! Our families need and want to know all of the details of our Christmas plans and parties. At West Georgia Eye Care Center, our staff and our… Read More
Unlike (adj, prep, noun). Different, dissimilar, not equal, not alike. Facebook popularity has redefined the term “unlike” to mean an option to undo your click on a “like” button, meaning, “I don’t like this.” But, at its root, the word “unlike” has less to do with your tastes and preferences and much more to do… Read More
Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he? (“It’s a Wonderful Life,” Frank Capra) Nearly 45 days have come and gone since Dr. Charles Calhoun officially retired from ophthalmology practice at West Georgia Eye Care Center. Undeniably, he is missed! The halls still… Read More
Last month, West Georgia Eye Care Center was pleased to welcome Dr. Evan Sussenbach to the practice. Here are a few fun factoids about our newest comprehensive ophthalmologist. Historical narrative Before he stepped into the medical field, Dr. Sussenbach earned his undergraduate degree in Forestry at UGA and worked with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. After… Read More
Choosing a doctor can be a life-or-death decision, but most people spend more time planning their next vacation than researching the credentials of their physician. From “Diagnosing you doctor: What should you know?” Web MD online article Trust is a crucial aspect of medical care. Your eyes are intricate, delicate organs, and you want… Read More
“Safeguard your vision. See the right eye care provider at the right time. Your sight depends on it.” Eye Smart, eye health information from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) “We all depend on our vision in more ways than we may realize. Without healthy vision, our ability to work, play, drive or even recognize a… Read More
Are you a historian (or etymologist) at heart? This week’s blog is for you. If we travel back to ancient Greece, we can trace the origin of the “O” monikers used for today’s eye professionals and paraprofessionals. The present-day “O”s of eye care (e.g. ophthalmologist, optometrist, optician, ocularist, among others) derive from the Greek words opsis, meaning… Read More
There’s a doctor just for me, Who can help my eyes to see, I know his title begins with “O,” Which “O” to see…I do not know! My glasses broke, please fix my frame. See the optician, that’s her name! I have a coupon for a new pair, West Georgia Optical, I’m glad you’re… Read More