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February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in News

What is Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? AMD is a disorder of the macula. The macula is the part of your retina where your central and color vision calls home. AMD is a complex disorder where degenerative protein/lipids (called “drusen”) deposit under the retina. These deposits are seen in early macular degeneration. The retina’s structural support… Read More

Did You Know Stress Can Be A Strain On Your Eyes?

Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in News

Stress is one factor that affects most of us in our busy lives, and health conditions from stress are common. However, did you know that stress can also affect your eyes? When life feels too busy or demanding, your eyes can pay the price like the rest of your body does during those emotionally difficult… Read More

A Gift Guide For Toys to Avoid This Holiday Season

Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in News

What an exciting time of the year! ‘Tis the season of holiday cheer, family traditions, shopping, and giving gifts to the ones we love. As we prepare our holiday shopping list, some popular toys may not be the best gift for your child. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, about a quarter of a… Read More

Your Eye Health Will Benefit Form Breaking The Habit

Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in News

Our eyesight is one of our most treasured senses. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 34.1 million adults in the United States currently smoke cigarettes. Smoking cigarettes does increase your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and cancer, but did you know that smoking can also harm your eye health… Read More

Being Thankful and Expressing Gratitude

Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in News

This Thursday marks the Thanksgiving holiday, and we want to let you know we are so thankful for you! We love this time of the year because it is an opportunity to give thanks, putting us in a festive mood of gratitude all season long. We want to take the time to express an attitude… Read More

FALL EYE ALLERGIES: SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENTS

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This week is when the seasons change, and we say goodbye to summer and welcome the first day of Fall. Fall is a beautiful time of year to see the beautiful leaves change. The days and nights get cooler, so it’s time for many to deal with eye irritation due to fall allergies. Did you… Read More

July is UV Safety Awareness Month

Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General, News

Family smiling at the camera in sunglasses

We welcomed summer and celebrated National Sunglasses Day this week on June 27, 2022. As we approach July, which marks UV Safety Month, it’s a perfect time to grab your best sunglasses while you are out and about to enjoy your favorite summer activities. Did you know it wasn’t until the 1900s that sunglasses became… Read More

Your Eyelashes Are More Than Just For Beauty

Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in News

Eyelashes are not just a popular beauty trend. Eyelashes protect the eyes from debris, infection, or injury. Did you know that eyelashes have a natural growth cycle every six to ten weeks when they replace themselves after you lose a few? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, losing between one and five eyelashes a… Read More

Our Eyes Change As We Age

Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in News

As we age, we go through a few changes as adults, from our hair turning gray to changes in our eyesight. One of our priorities is making sure our patients are empowered with information to know what to expect to minimize eye health risks. What Are The Common Age-Related Vision Changes? What Are Some Major… Read More

We’re Back

Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in News

To Our Valued Georgia Eye Associates Patients, In light of the recent governmental changes in Georgia regarding easing of restrictions for the medical community to evaluate and treat patients due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the doctors of Georgia Eye Associates and its parent company, EyeSouth Partners, have agreed to a plan to begin seeing non-emergent… Read More

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