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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...
3 Top-Rated iOS Braille Apps for those with Vision Loss
3 Top-Rated iOS Braille Apps for Those With Vision Loss Do you have a loved one living with diminishing eyesight? Or do you work in a care home and yearn to share intriguing digital information with those in your charge? Thanks to entrepreneurs and developers within...
Eye Consultants of Atlanta Now Offering TrueTear
Eye Consultants of Atlanta Now Offering TrueTear TrueTear, an FDA-approved device that has been developed to increase tear production in adult patients, is now being offered by Dr. W. Barry Lee. This is a great alternative to the use of artificial tears. TrueTear...
Blue Light Announcement
Blue Light Announcement Concern about the possible dangers of electronic screens to our eyes has been rising. What should you actually be concerned about? A recently released study has been making waves worldwide, with some news organizations posting exaggerated...
Stockbridge Ribbon Cutting
Stockbridge Ribbon Cutting Thank you to everyone who attended the official ribbon cutting of our new office in Stockbridge and to our staff and community members for their hard work in making everything possible. We had a great turnout with representatives from...
Welcome back Jenn Weir!
Welcome Back Jenn Weir! We'd like to welcome one of our star employees, Jennifer Akkanen Weir, back to Eye Consultants of Atlanta! "Once an ECA girl, always an ECA girl!"
FDA Approves Subretinal Device Study
FDA Approves Subretinal Device Study The FDA has approved an early feasibility study of Retina Implant’s Alpha AMS subretinal device in blind patients with retinitis pigmentosa as Wills Eye Hospital announced in a press release. Wills Eye Hospital, the sole sponsor of...
New Online Payment Options
New Online Payment Options We are happy to announce that you may now easily pay your bill online via CareCredit (if you have a CareCredit account). Patients who do not have a CareCredit account may still pay their bills online using credit or debit cards. Please click...