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Safe summer fun

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

Summertime eye safety

Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on July 10, 2015

Summertime poses a new set of risks to your vision: the sun, the sand, the UV rays, the extreme sports. We asked our optometrist and resident sports vision expert, Dr. Mark P. Smith, to give us a few thoughts on how to best protect your eyes during this season: “We know that short, invisible wavelengths… Read More

Don’t Risk Your Eyes

Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on November 1, 2014

Have you ever known a risk-taker? You know the type: extreme-sporting, storm-chasing, death-defying adrenaline junkies who pursue high-speed adventure at whatever cost? Many risk-takers are notorious for ignoring safety precautions to their own hurt. Maybe you’re not one of the daredevil variety, but it’s entirely possible that you are putting your eyes at risk every… Read More