How Does Sleep Apnea Affect The Eyes?
According to the National Sleep Foundation, 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, with 80 percent of cases undiagnosed. Sleep Apnea is a condition marked by abnormal breathing during sleep,… read more
What are the Different Variations of Color Blindness?
What Is Color Blindness? According to the National Eye Institute, color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency (CVD), is a condition that affects 300 million people who do not… read more
How Does Swimming Affect Your Eye Health
Summer is officially in full swing, and what better way to escape the endless heat than to splash in cool water. Before you head out for your next swim, we… read more
July is National Dry Eye Awareness Month
July is National Dry Eye Awareness Month. Dry eye disease is a multifactorial disease that affects an estimated 25 million people in the United States. It is often a condition… read more
UV SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
We welcomed summer and celebrated National Sunglasses Day this week on June 27, 2022. As we approach July, which marks UV Safety Month, it’s a perfect time to grab your… read more
Men’s Eye Health
International Men’s Health Week is celebrated this week from June 13 – 19. Men’s Health Week falls perfectly just before Father’s Day, and to celebrate the week, we are highlighting… read more
Happy Retirement Dr. Jody Whisenant
After 39 years of providing eye care, Dr. Jody Whisenant will officially be retiring on June 30, 2022. North Georgia Eye Associates would like to thank Dr. Whisenant for all… read more
June Is Cataract Awareness Month
Did you know that June is Cataract Awareness Month? Together with Prevent Blindness, the eye doctors at North Georgia Eye Associates are dedicated to increasing awareness of cataracts and educating… read more
Prevention Tips for Eye Emergencies When Traveling
According to AAA, 39.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day holiday weekend. This is an 8.3% increase over 2021 60% percent increase bringing… read more
Fireworks Eye Safety Tips
The official pre-summer kickoff holiday, Memorial Day, is just around the corner. While enjoying your family time and grilling great food, you may also add fireworks to the celebrations to… read more
