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Can TV Damage Your Eyesight?
Can TV Damage Your Eyesight? For as long as television has been around, people have been concerned about its affects on eyesight. If you get headaches or your eyes feel tired when you watch TV, these may be signs of nearsightedness or eye fatigue. Myth vs Fact In a...
VisionWalk 2018
VisionWalk 2018 Thank you to everyone who turned out to support Foundation Fighting Blindness with us in April! Contributions from Eye Consultants of Atlanta patients and staff allowed us to raise nearly $40,000 for Foundation Fighting Blindness. It was a great time...
Ophthalmology Through the Ages
Ophthalmology Through the Ages As ophthalmologists, we are deeply interested in both the history and future of the practice of ophthalmology. It is a field with a long history that dates back to the earliest written history available – and which has made remarkable...
Manage Stress in Your Life
Manage Stress in Your Life How Does Stress Affect Your Health? Did you recently experience a breakup? Is there a conflict between you and another family member or friend? Perhaps your mind keeps drifting to a particularly involved project at work. Whatever your...
Protect Your Eyes During Sports
Protect Your Eyes During Sports Protecting Your Eyes During Sports According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, there are more than 40,000 sports-related eye injuries treated in ERs every year. It is important that those who participate in sports have reliable...
The Vision of Cats vs. Dogs
Comparing the Eyesight of Humans, Cats, and Dogs The human eye is incredibly complex. It can receive vast amounts of visual information and has the ability to differentiate between millions of colors. On a clear and starry night, the human eye can see nearly 50 miles...
Learn About Cataracts
Learn About Cataracts What Are Cataracts? According to the National Eye Institute in the United States, more than 30 million Americans are living with cataracts – including 68.3% of all Americans aged 80 or older. This number is projected to grow beyond 50 million...
February – Age Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
February - Age Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month February is Age Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, shedding light on a degenerative condition that destroys the eyesight of nearly 11 million Americans every single year. Medical researchers...
How to Choose a Great Pair of Kid’s Eyeglasses
How to Choose a Great Pair of Kid's Eyeglasses Are you on the hunt for a new pair of kid's eyeglasses? Pediatric eye care doesn't have to be complicated. Promoting eye health and early care is essential for the lifetime health of your children's eyes. Teaching your...
7 Signs You Need to Visit an Atlanta Eye Doctor
7 Signs You Need to Visit an Atlanta Eye Doctor It's dreadful thinking what the future holds if your vision deteriorates. You've considered swinging by that Atlanta eye doctor office on the way home from work many times. It's clear because road signs are difficult to...
Prevent Blindness Georgia Honors Dr. Harbin
Thank you to everyone who attended Night for Sight on November 3rd at the Atlanta History Center. Dr. Tom Harbin, who was recognized for his vision, fortitude, and service in creating a better community, was presented with the Scott Pastor Person of Vision Award. We...
Solar Eclipse Eye Safety
Solar Eclipse Eye Safety Looking forward to the next solar eclipse? On August 21, 2017, a little over a month away, a solar eclipse will be visible in North America. The entire continent will experience a partial eclipse for a period of anywhere from 2-3 hours. During...
VisionWalk 2017 – 2
VisionWalk 2017 - 2 Thank you to everyone who walked with us to help cure retinal disease! We're thrilled to announce we had excellent turnout, and, with everyone's support, we raised over $16,000 for Foundation Fighting Blindness' mission to end blindness. It was...
Dr. Hamilton Restores Quality of Life to Patients
Dr. Hamilton Restores Quality of Life to Patients When you experience a traumatic eye injury, there’s an immediate emotional as well as physical toll. But what happens when you are told your symptoms can’t be fixed? That was the reality for Deborah Fontana and Iriondo...
Optical Center Beach Contest!
Optical Center Beach Contest! We're very excited to announce that our three optical centers (Cumberland, Marietta, and Fayetteville), are holding a fun, beach-themed contest! In a venture of creativity, each location has constructed its own beach-themed display right...