Eyes: The Window to Your Health
This is a wonderful video by NatGeo! Take just 3 minutes of your time and learn how much ophthalmologists can discover about you just by examining your eyes. http://bit.ly/2OjUpTl
Four Fantastic Foods for Healthy Eyes
Four Fantastic Foods for Healthy Eyes Everybody knows that eating right is an important way to keep your heart healthy. The good news is that the same diet that helps… read more
Is Too Much Screen Time Harming Children’s Vision?
Is Too Much Screen Time Harming Children’s Vision? The American Academy of Ophthalmology helps parents separate the facts from fiction SAN FRANCISCO – August 6, 2018 – As children spend more time… read more
Gainesville Native Dr. Zach Balest Joins North Georgia Eye Associates
North Georgia Eye Associates announces the addition of ophthalmologist Dr. Zach Balest to its staff. The Gainesville native recently completed his ophthalmology residency at Emory University in Atlanta. Earlier, he… read more
Basketball, Baseball and Air/Paintball Guns Top the List of Leading Causes of Eye Injuries
Basketball, Baseball and Air/Paintball Guns Top the List of Leading Causes of Eye Injuries More than 40 percent of eye injuries that occur every year are related to sports or… read more
Early Detection Critical to Treating Glaucoma
Early Detection Critical to Treating Glaucoma Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide. It affects more than 3 million people in the United States—nearly half of whom are… read more
8 Kitchen Eye Safety Tips
8 Kitchen Eye Safety Tips [Article excerpt by the American Academy of Ophthalmology] While it’s true that good nutrition is essential for long-term eye health, there can also be a more… read more
Sixty Percent of Americans with Diabetes Skip Annual Sight-Saving Exams
Sixty Percent of Americans with Diabetes Skip Annual Sight-Saving Exams [Article by the American Academy of Ophthalmology] People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing serious eye diseases, yet most do not… read more
Using Eye Makeup – at Halloween and Every Day
Halloween Safety: Using Eye Makeup Follow these tips to keep your eyes healthy as well as beautiful (on Halloween and every other day!): Throw away eye makeup after three months…. read more
Five Frightening Risks of Wearing Contact Lenses Without a Prescription
Halloween Safety: Five Frightening Risks of Wearing Contact Lenses Without a Prescription Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a Halloween costume’s fright factor, but wearing them without a prescription could… read more
