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Georgia Eye Associates is Proud to Have Board-Certified Optometrists

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Did you know that all of your Georgia Eye Associates Doctors of Optometry are board-certified by the American Board of Optometry? Currently, fewer than 15 percent of optometrists in the state of Georgia hold this certification. Board certification is a rigorous, voluntary process for Doctors of Optometry to demonstrate ongoing clinical competence beyond standard state… Read More

Mark Your Calendars – the Solar Eclipse is Coming!

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On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will cross the United States from coast to coast for the first time since 1918 – that’s almost 100 years! A total solar eclipse occurs when the sun is completely covered by the moon, turning day into night for a brief period of time. This experience is… Read More

Easy Tips for Keeping Your Eyes Healthy

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You know that it’s important to take care of your body, but how much time do you spend thinking about how you can keep your eyes healthy? Bad habits like smoking, not wearing sunglasses, and skipping annual eye exams can add up over time and hurt your vision and your health. The good news is… Read More

Advantages of the Kahook Dual Blade Goniotomy

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At Georgia Eye Associates, we are always looking for the safest, most minimally invasive treatments for our glaucoma patients. This is why we are so excited to now be offering the Kahook Dual Blade (KDB), the newest technology in glaucoma treatment. What is Glaucoma? First thing’s first! Glaucoma is a common condition in that causes… Read More

4 Surprising Facts about Glaucoma

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Glaucoma is one of the biggest causes of long-term vision loss in the world yet most people know very little about it. They often don’t understand how serious it can be and are unfamiliar with some of the signs and symptoms of glaucoma. Glaucoma causes fluid to build up which increases the internal pressure on… Read More

Learn How to Protect Your Eyesight

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We always try out best when it comes to protecting our skin, but not enough of us take the same care to protect our eyesight. Protecting your eyesight is very important and essential if you hope to have good quality vision by the time you are in your 40s. Your risk of vision loss gets… Read More

4 Things You Can Do To Avoid Severe Vision Loss

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Over 20 million people in North America alone suffer from severe vision loss. Not all of these eye diseases can be prevented or cured, but there are some things you can do to help your eyes remain healthy and possibly lower your risks of developing serious vision loss. Here are 4 things you can do… Read More

3 Simple Ways To Protect Your Vision

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We value our eyesight above many things, but not a lot of us think about how to best protect our vision as we get older. Every day we are faced with decisions that can have an effect on our vision over time. It is important that we take the time to think about our eye… Read More

Foods You Should Be Eating For Healthy Vision

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For years, you’ve probably heard that you are what you eat. Well, when it comes to your vision, it’s completely true! Eating poorly affects all aspects of your life, including your vision. To be truly healthy, inside and out, check out these foods you should be eating! Fish: Salmon and Fish Oil SupplementsThe Mediterranean diet… Read More

Exercise and How it can Positively Impact Your IOP

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Recent studies suggest that exercise can help to alleviate some eye pressure, which can potentially help if you have glaucoma. Now you might be thinking, “well, how much do I need to work out to get results?” The great thing is, you don’t need to work out rigorously to see results. Studies show that you… Read More

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