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One of the biggest causes of eyestrain is the daily use of digital devices. Sometimes referred to as Computer Vision Syndrome, eye strain from digital screens is more prevalent than ever during the pandemic when social distancing is the norm. The average American spends upwards of 11 hours a day staring at a screen…. Read More
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March is National Save Your Vision Month. At Georgia Center for Sight, we’re celebrating by spreading awareness about the importance of taking care of your eyes. Save Your Vision Month was started by the American Optometric Association (AOA), which encourages getting regular eye exams and thoroughly checking for problems that could affect your vision. It’s… Read More
Posted by: Georgia Center for Sight
When it comes to your vision, clarity is the goal. Sometimes our sight needs support in order for us to see the world as clearly as possible. If you think you need vision support, you should first schedule an appointment with your optometrist. Then, once your doctor has determined a prescription, you can decide if… Read More
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February is the month to spread awareness about low vision. Low vision affects millions of Americans and can make everyday life tasks feel difficult or even impossible. According to the National Eye Institute, 4.2 million Americans over the age of 40 are visually impaired. While there are steps you can take to remedy low vision,… Read More
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January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month! Glaucoma affects millions of people in the United States, and the numbers are increasing over time. This disease is progressive and difficult to spot because there are no noticeable symptoms. It is possible to go for a very long time without noticing your vision loss; some report losing nearly… Read More
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Time to say goodbye to 2020 and make our way into 2021. We’re all hoping this year will be better than the last, and many of us are making resolutions to start the year off right. Your health and wellness should be one of your top priorities, and a resolution is an excellent way to… Read More
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Have you ever heard of Photokeratitis? Photokeratitis occurs when ultraviolet (UV) rays damage your eye. It is essentially the equivalent to sunburn on your eye. Ouch, right?! This painful eye condition typically occurs when the ultraviolet rays are reflected off sand, water, ice, and snow. It is especially severe in high altitude areas where the… Read More
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Daylight savings significantly changes our day-to-day routine. It gets darker much earlier in the day, and with late December being the time of the winter solstice, we’re about to experience the shortest and darkest days of the year. Early darkness can pose many challenges, especially for anyone who already has trouble seeing clearly in the… Read More
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The Apple Glass augmented reality glasses have been a rumor for a long time now. However, it seems that this revolutionary technology is close to hitting the market now. As apple teases the release of Apple Glass, we are beginning to see what the futuristic, first-generation wearable glasses could look like. If you are unfamiliar… Read More
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The odds are that if you wear glasses, poor vision is something you’ve dealt with for your whole life. You have probably found ways to make wearing glasses a more comfortable experience at this point… until masks happened. This year has presented more than a few challenges for us all, though foggy glasses don’t need… Read More
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