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If you have nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, you may be considering laser eye surgery to correct your vision. Two of the most common options are LASIK and PRK. While both procedures can achieve the goal of 20/20 vision (or better) in most patients, the...

Taking care of our eyes means protecting them in any environment, including our workplaces. Typically, occupations with inherent hazards, such as construction and manufacturing, come to mind when we think of eye safety. But it’s just as important for people who work...

As cataracts develop, vision becomes increasingly cloudy, making it difficult to complete everyday activities. To restore vision, the natural lens of the eye can be removed and replaced by an artificial one, known as an intraocular lens (IOL). Cataract surgery has...

Twenty physicians from Eye Consultants of Atlanta –the largest ophthalmology practice in Georgia– appear in the January issue of Modern Luxury Medicine + Doctors magazine and in the April issue of The Atlantan magazine among Atlanta’s Top Doctors. Eye Consultants of...

The term “glaucoma” is used to describe several eye disorders which damage the optic nerve and can result in vision loss. While the condition is one of the most common causes of blindness, early treatment will help to slow or stop its progression and control...

With the new year, many of us focus on goals related to our personal health and wellness. If you’re equally inspired to prioritize your health this year, here’s one important area to focus on: your vision.  Although eye exams often go overlooked, they’re a major...

The return from winter breaks is just around the corner, and with that comes new sports seasons for many school-aged children. But no matter your age, protecting your eyes is an important element of enjoying sports safely. Here’s everything we want you to know about...

LASIK, or Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis, is a common procedure that reshapes the cornea to correct vision. Refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism (misshapen cornea) can be treated with LASIK. The entire...

LASIK surgery continues to be a popular and extremely successful service line through Eye Consultants of Atlanta’s Piedmont Better Vision program. Piedmont Better Vision is a specialized group of Eye Consultants of Atlanta doctors who are LASIK experts. They perform...

The use of digital devices is more prevalent than ever, so it’s no surprise that eye strain is on the rise.  Studies find that at least half of all computer users experience digital eye strain. There are several other causes behind tired eyes however, including...

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...

On Sunday, September 25, 2022, Eye Consultants of Atlanta’s Dr. Joseph Hayek appeared as a guest on “The Weekly Check-Up” on News/Talk WSB Radio. During the show, Dr. Hayek shared with host Dr. Bruce Feinberg his decision to practice medicine and why he pursued the...

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....