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A New Fayetteville Location for Eye Consultants of Atlanta

The practices of our physicians Dr. C. Howell Tucker and Dr. Brian Long are merging and moving to a brand new office located at 340 Brandywine Blvd. in Fayetteville. Construction is currently in progress, and we are estimating a mid-May opening date.

New Hearing Center Now Open!

Did you know that Eye Consultants of Atlanta can now help you see AND hear better?

Robert L. Halpern M.D. Named Medical Chair of the Foundation Fighting Blindness 2014 Atlanta VisionWalk

We’d like to congratulate our own vitreo-retinal specialist Dr. Robert Halpern, who was recently named as Medical Chair for the 8th annual Atlanta VisionWalk supporting the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

Get To Know Dr. Brian Long

Watch Dr. Long’s brief video bio, and see what inspires him!

Top 5 Tips to Prevent Vision Loss from Diabetes

In observance of American Diabetes Month this November, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is reminding the 25.8 million people across the United States living with diabetes of the key steps they should take to prevent vision loss.

Halloween Hazard: The Dangers of Decorative Contact Lenses

To safely wear costume contact lenses for Halloween (or any time of year), be sure to follow these guidelines:

Ask the Expert: “Will Lowering Cholesterol Cause Cataracts?”

Question: “I read that taking statins might increase the risk of cataracts. Is this true?

It Can Happen in the Blink of an Eye

Eye injuries can happen, well, in the blink of an eye! That’s why it’s so important to protect them.

What Parents Need to Know about Pink Eye

Do you know what to do if your child comes home with pink eye?

Cataract Myths Debunked

August is officially Cataract Awareness Month – a perfect time to “clear up

Are You a Candidate for Premium IOLs?

If you need to have a cataract removed, did you know that you can simultaneously correct your astigmatism AND improve your near, intermediate and distance vision?

Atlanta Top Doctors

If you need to have a cataract removed, did you know that you can simultaneously correct your astigmatism AND improve your near, intermediate and distance vision?

J. Michael Roach M.D. Honored by the Center for the Visually Impaired

Congratulations to ECA ophthalmologist J. Michael Roach, M.D., recipient of the Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI)’s inaugural Beacon Award which was presented last month at CVI’s 10th Annual True Blue Do fundraising event.

Do You Protect Your Eyes From UV Radiation? Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Don’t!

Despite the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation (UV) to eyes and vision, 40 percent of U.S. adults do not wear sunglasses while outdoors, and nearly half of drivers do not protect their eyes on the road. Unprotected exposure to the sun increases risk for serious vision problems like cataracts, abnormal eye growths, cancer of the eye and surrounding skin, and macular degeneration.