Hero Donors… Corneal Transplant donors are heroes who change the lives of visually impaired people who need new corneas to regain sight. Recently, News Leader 9 (WTVM) shared the story of a local corneal transplant recipient who is hoping for improved vision to help her maintain a 4.0 GPA at Columbus State University. Although legally… Read More
Uveal Cancer is rare. In fact, the risk is five in one million and that may sound like nothing to worry about. Risks are even lower if you are young. Most cases of the rare condition are in patients over the age of 60. So why are young people in Auburn, Alabama being diagnosed in numbers… Read More
West Georgia Optical Offers Complimentary Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses! We care about protecting your vision and the health of your eyes from the potential hazards of solar eclipse viewing! There are inherent risks to viewing the sun. Eclipse gazing without protection can lead to permanent retinal damage known as solar retinopathy. We are offering a… Read More
At our clinics, our patients are why we do what we do, including our blog. That sounds like a marketing phrase but it is true. It is fitting that our patients are not only the targeted recipients of our blogs, but they are also the primary inspiration for it. We always have stories for and… 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