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The Gallery at Eye Consultants Is Now Open!
The Gallery at Eye Consultants Is Now Open! Atlanta, Georgia, April 23, 2019 (Newswire.com) - Eye Consultants of Atlanta has expanded their Cumberland, GA practice to include The Gallery at Eye Consultants, the new home of their optical, contact lens, and hearing...
Allergic to Contacts? What You Need to Know
Did you know? Over 45 million Americans wear contacts. That’s a lot of lenses! As a popular form of correcting vision for consumers concerned with convenience and aesthetics, contacts are continuing to gain momentum. However, contacts aren’t without their flaws, and...
Everything To Know About Presbyopia-Correcting Lens Implants
Everything To Know About Presbyopia-Correcting Lens Implants The latest presbyopia-correcting lens implants are an exciting, development in the eye health world. Older lens designs were usually quite good, but the most modern versions are excellent. These...
Doctor Video Content Now Live
Doctor Video Content Now Live We are very excited to announce that 27 of our doctors now have video content on their profiles! Interested in learning more about a particular doctor? Browse all of our doctors and click on their profiles to see the new video content...
Do Contact Lenses Have an Expiration Date?
Although many contact lens wearers probably don’t closely examine the packaging prior to popping in a new pair of lenses, a quick check of the expiration date is an important step for proper eye care. Many wearers might not even know that contact lenses do in fact...
The Common Problems With Progressive Lenses
Are you considering progressive lenses? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Progressive lenses have grown in popularity and are currently the most common solution for treating vision loss that occurs with age, or presbyopia. This condition occurs when the eye loses...
Four Ways Quality Lighting Improves Seniors’ Quality of Life
Four Ways Quality Lighting Improves Seniors' Quality of Life Imagine having stiff joints and eyesight that isn't like it used to be and not enough light to help you as you go about your day. This simple scenario speaks to a lot of the problems older people have to...
Everything You Need to Know About Bifocals & Progressive Lenses
Eye problems are not uncommon, especially as individuals age or are subject to environments that can have a detrimental impact on eyesight (ex: eye strain due to excessive use of computer and mobile device screens). In fact, the Vision Council of America estimates...
Differences Between Saline Solution And Contact Solution For Eyes
Differences Between Saline Solution And Contact Solution For Eyes Contact lenses are one of the most popular and safe methods of correcting vision problems. In fact, more than 30 million Americans in the United States alone use contacts to see correctly on a daily...
Implantable Lenses – How They Can Help Cataract Patients
Implantable Lenses – How They Can Help Cataract Patients Implanted lenses, or intraocular lenses, are often the only vision corrective surgery available for cataract patients. Ophthalmologists often use intraocular lenses during cataract surgery as a way to...
Causes and Treatments For Pressure Behind Your Eye
Causes and Treatments For Pressure Behind Your Eye Pressure behind the eye can be an uncomfortable and worrisome situation. However, eye pressure is a common side effect of many conditions and is usually very easy to treat. Several conditions can result in pressure...
Narrow Angle Glaucoma Facts
Narrow Angle Glaucoma Facts A narrow angle glaucoma diagnosis can be scary. Although it can be very serious, narrow angle glaucoma can also be quite manageable with proper identification and treatment. What Is Narrow Angle Glaucoma? Narrow angle glaucoma (also known...
Nearsighted vs. Farsighted
Nearsighted vs. Farsighted What Does It Mean to be Nearsighted vs. Farsighted? People who wear eyeglasses or contact lenses are familiar with the terms that describe their vision, and two of the most common are nearsighted and farsighted. You may know what these words...
How the Sun Affects Your Eyes
How the Sun Affects Your Eyes You may be aware of the harmful effects of the sun on your skin, such as sunburn, premature aging and an increased risk of cancer. However, did you know that spending too much time in the sun also increases your risk of developing some...
5 Surprising Facts About Color Blindness
5 Surprising Facts About Color Blindness People may think of color blindness as an oddity that has little effect on the general population. Surprisingly, the condition affects 8% of men and 0.5% of women. If you don't want to do the math, that means 1 in 200 women and...