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If you’ve ever wondered “What is LASIK surgery?” we have some answers for you to help break down the process. LASIK eye surgery treats people with nearsightedness, farsightedness or an astigmatism by using lasers to reshape the cornea and correct impaired vision. The surgery itself only takes a few minutes, making the life-changing experience quick… Read More
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We all use sunscreen to protect our skin, but don’t forget to protect your eyes as well. Summertime means more time spent outdoors, and studies show that exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of developing cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer. The same risk applies when using tanning beds, so be sure to protect… Read More
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Keep an Eye on Ultraviolet (UV) Safety from the American Academy of Ophthalmology Eye medical doctors (ophthalmologists) caution us that too much exposure to UV light raises the risks of eye diseases, including cataract, growths on the eye, and cancer. Strong exposure to snow reflection can also quickly cause painful damage called snow blindness. Growths on the eye, such… Read More
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Six Things to Consider from the American Academy of Ophthalmology Everyone knows sunglasses make it easier to see on a sunny day, whether out on the road or the water. However, wearing the right sunglasses is also a great defense against ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause short- and long-term eye damage, according to the American… Read More
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With summer in full swing, the days are longer, the sun hotter, and the threat from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays, greater. Georgia Center for Sightand the American Academy of Ophthalmology warns that excess sun exposure can put you at risk of serious short-term and long-term eye problems. This is true for young and old, year-round. Prevention is… Read More
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Your ophthalmologist will examine and test your eyes to make a cataract diagnosis. This comprehensive eye exam will include dilation. This means eye drops will widen your pupils. Slit-lamp exam Your ophthalmologist will examine your cornea, iris, lens and the other areas at the front of the eye. The special slit-lamp microscope makes it easier… Read More
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Summer is in full swing, which means you are spending lots of time soaking up the sun and enjoying the warm weather! Here at Georgia Center for Sight, we want to give you helpful tips on how to protect your eyes in the summer. Eye protection safety is really important, especially during these summer months… Read More
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Are you considering getting laser eye surgery? LASIK surgery is the most common form of laser vision correction, a surgical procedure using a laser to reshape the eyes. You may be wondering when the best time to get LASIK is. There is no “perfect age” to get LASIK, but the best age to get laser eye surgery is between… Read More
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Are you considering cataract surgery? You may be wondering how long cataract surgery takes. From the procedure to recovery, you could be seeing perfectly clear in less than two weeks. However, most patients’ recovery time is just 24 hours! Procedure & Recovery Time Cataract surgery is quick to perform and often takes no longer than 10 minutes…. Read More
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How commonly do you see adults driving down the street with sunglasses on, blocking their eyes from the strong sun ahead of them? Adults very regularly wear sunglasses when the sun is strong, but you rarely see kids wearing sunglasses, even on the brightest days. Protecting children’s eyes from the sun is so important, as… Read More
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