Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Glaucoma
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a necessary time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. The most common forms of glaucoma primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, but glaucoma can affect… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Glaucoma
Did you know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month? We want to inform our patients that it is also Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, founded in 1998 by Prevent Blindness, making it a great time to shine the spotlight on prevention for patients diagnosed with diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Glaucoma
According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. Although the most common forms… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Glaucoma
For most people, a glaucoma diagnosis is a scary thing to receive. It’s no secret that glaucoma causes progressive vision loss and in some cases, even blindness. And while you should take a glaucoma diagnosis very seriously, there is no need to lose hope altogether. It’s true that there is no cure for glaucoma at… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Glaucoma
Vision is one of the most important gifts you have been given in life. That is why eye diseases which threaten to take away that gift are so scary. Glaucoma is one such disease. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve in the back of your eye, causing progressive vision loss over time. If left untreated, glaucoma… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Glaucoma
Glaucoma is incredibly common and one of the leading causes of vision loss but we find that many of our patients know very little about it. Glaucoma causes internal pressure within the eye to build which causes damage to the optic nerve. It progresses slowly over time, causing permanent vision loss. Many common myths and… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a fairly serious eye condition that if left untreated, can lead to permanent vision loss or even blindness. And surprisingly, many people in the United States are unfamiliar with glaucoma. A lack of awareness prevents many people from seeking the treatment they need for glaucoma. Here are five things you should know about… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General, Glaucoma
Has your doctor ever told you that you are at increased risk for glaucoma? Though those can be scary words to hear, the good news is that it does not mean you have glaucoma. It likely means you have internal eye pressure that is higher than normal. It also means you should be careful and… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Glaucoma
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
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