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Can Fall Allergies Affect Your Eyes?
If you experience fall allergies, you’ve probably come to expect sneezing, a runny nose, and other signs of congestion. But another frustrating way allergy season can affect you is by taking its toll on your eyes. Here’s a closer look into how ragweed, pollen, and...
Debunking Myths About Cataracts
Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, causing vision changes such as fogginess. While they’re a common issue, there’s a fair amount of misinformation that circulates about the condition. Here, we debunk some of the most common myths about cataracts....
Dry Eye Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Dry eye syndrome, also known as dry eye, is very common and affects millions of Americans every year. If you are struggling with this issue, know there are treatment options available to help. “We see many people in our office suffering from chronic eye discomfort...
The Importance of Wearing Sunglasses: How They Protect Our Eyes
Oversized frames, aviators, and iconic round lenses…No matter your preferred style, sunglasses have been a wardrobe staple since they were first mass-produced in the U.S. nearly 100 years ago. Today, we know sunglasses are more than just a fashion accessory; in fact,...
The Atlantan recognizes 19 Eye Consultants of Atlanta physicians among Atlanta’s Top Doctors
Eye Consultants of Atlanta is pleased to congratulate 19 of our physicians for appearing on the 2022 Top Doctors of Atlanta list in the May issue of The Atlantan magazine. Eye Consultants of Atlanta would like to recognize the following doctors for outstanding patient...
Eye Consultants of Atlanta Honored as Best Eye Care Practice in Atlanta
Eye Consultants of Atlanta is proud to announce that our practice is being recognized as the Best Eye Care Practice in Atlanta by The Atlantan magazine. The practice appears on the Best of the City list in the publication’s July/August issue. We would like to...
Eighteen Eye Consultants of Atlanta physicians
receive Top Doctors honors in Atlanta magazine
Drs. Kevin A. Budman, Sapna Desai, James H. Frank, Rajat Ghaiy, Marc Greenberg, Stephen M. Hamilton, Daniel Hwang, Alan M. Kozarsky, W. Barry Lee, Elliot L. Levine, Evan S. Loft, Brian D. Long, Zane F. Pollard, J. Michael Roach, C. Howell Tucker, Eileen Wang, Ryan...
Eye Consultants of Atlanta Has a Clear Vision for Your New Glasses or Contacts
You’ve had your appointment and are in need of glasses or contacts. Now what? The Eye Consultants of Atlanta experience doesn’t stop there. In addition to being a trusted source for best-in-class eye care, Eye Consultants of Atlanta has its own Optical...
Eye Consultants of Atlanta announces new pediatrics location in Fayetteville
State-of-the-art ophthalmology office provides convenience, variety of services Eye Consultants of Atlanta –the largest ophthalmology practice in Georgia– recently expanded its efforts by opening a new pediatric ophthalmology location in Fayetteville to meet the...
Cataracts 101: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Cataracts are an eye condition common among older adults, affecting more than half of all individuals 80 and older. A cataract develops when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, resulting in frosted or foggy vision. In their earliest stages, cataracts may not...
Cataract Removal and Dementia Prevention: A Hopeful Connection
Cataracts affect more than 24 million American adults aged 40 and older. The leading cause of blindness, cataracts develop when the lens of your eye becomes cloudy, in part due to normal oxidative stress and exposure to the sun’s radiation. Other risk factors such as...
Common Signs and Symptoms of Blindness
Shifts in your vision can be unsettling. While new challenges to seeing clearly don’t necessarily indicate impending blindness, visiting an eye care professional at the first sign of unfamiliar symptoms will help diagnose the problem. “Many conditions that...
How Fitness Contributes to Eye Health
Regular physical activity seems to have countless benefits. From reduced risk of heart disease, to stronger bones and muscles, the perks of exercise span far and wide. But there’s another reason to make routine workouts a priority: doing so could also boost your eye...
Three Eye Consultants of Atlanta Physicians Make Georgia Trend Magazine’s 2022 Top Doctors
Eye Consultants of Atlanta is proud to announce that three of our physicians appear among the 2022 Top Doctors in the May issue of Georgia Trend magazine. Drs. Alan M. Kozarsky, Rajat Ghaiy, and J. Michael Roach are being recognized for their outstanding work....
Early Signs That You May Need Glasses
More than 25% of Americans wear glasses or contact lenses by the time they’re 18. But for some of us, eye issues don’t present themselves until later in life. Refractive errors — the vision issues that change the shape of the eye and make it difficult to see clearly —...