Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in News and Updates
Now in its 7th year, Dancing Stars of Atlanta is one of the top fundraising events for the Alzheimer’s Association, and as you would imagine, it’s based on the popular ABC network show. The event features 12 local Atlantans paired with professional dancers who will perform (and also fundraise!) on this magical evening. Dr. Price… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in News and Updates
Your eye doctor has told you that you have a “freckle” in the back of your eye. What does this mean and how does this affect you in the future? Many of us have freckles on various parts of our body. A freckle is a collection of pigmented cells. Your primary care doctor or dermatologist… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in News and Updates
Many patients come into our office with the initial complaint of a new “black spot” or “spider web” in their vision. This can be a very scary thing, especially if this has never happened to you before. These new black spots in our vision are often referred to as floaters. It helps to understand exactly… Read More
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As our knowledge of the preventability of skin cancer increases, so too should the measures that we take to reduce our own risk. The importance of SPF and protecting the skin from sun exposure is routinely preached and practiced by most individuals. But is sunscreen itself enough? According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, “The… Read More
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Maybe you or your family member was recently diagnosed with open angle glaucoma and now you are wondering, “What is glaucoma? What does this mean for my future? Is there a treatment or cure for open angle glaucoma?” Open angle glaucoma usually occurs when increased pressure inside the eye, known as intraocular pressure, damages the… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Eye Partners in News and Updates
At Georgia Eye Partners, we often see patients who experience symptoms they find troubling, especially when they have not yet experienced vision problems. One of these conditions is known as vitreous floaters and can be easily diagnosed. Floaters appear as small black dots or threadlike strands in the vision that move away as you focus… Read More
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness among seniors in America, and continues to be a growing problem as our baby boomer generation matures. Due to the prevalence of the disease, we are often faced with this question from our patients, “Are there any new developments in the treatment of macular… Read More
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Georgia Eye Partners will acquire Eye 1st Vision & Laser, effective January 1, 2014. The combined companies will move forward under the name Georgia Eye Partners. The addition of the former Johns Creek office of Eye 1st Vision & Laser (10080 Medlock Bridge Road) will be Georgia Eye Partners’ third office in the metro-Atlanta area…. Read More
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Dry eye syndrome is believed to be one of the most common eye conditions in the United States, especially among women over the age of 40. Dry eye has several risk factors and is caused by numerous etiologies including inflammation, lid gland dysfunction, increased age, gender, systemic disease, medication side effects, and a change in… Read More
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Dry eye is an extremely common condition where tears do not sufficiently lubricate and nourish the eye. People who experience dry eye either do not produce enough tears or have poor quality tears that do not lubricate effectively. Tears are crucial for reducing the risk of eye infection, rinsing away foreign debris, and keeping the… Read More
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