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Parents: Here are 5 Steps to Protect Your Young Athletes’ Eyes
North Atlanta Eye Care and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds parents that the right protective eyewear can significantly reduce the risk of eye injuries Atlanta, GA – Nearly 30,000 people suffer sports-related eye injuries every year. An astounding 90 percent of these ER visits could have been avoided if the athlete wore protective eyewear. Even the most low…
New Research Suggests Alcohol May Not Be Safe for People with Age-related Macular Degeneration
Moderate to high alcohol consumption may raise incidence of early AMD, warn North Atlanta Eye Care and the American Academy of Ophthalmology Atlanta, GA – February 14, 2023 – Even though Dry January is over, new research suggests you may want to consider keeping the no-alcohol challenge going all year, especially if you’re among the nearly 2 million Americans who have age-related…
What Do Christie Brinkley and Bono Have in Common? Glaucoma
A regular eye screening saved both from significant vision loss due to glaucoma Atlanta, GA-January 12, 2023 Both supermodel Christie Brinkley and Bono, the lead singer of U2, were diagnosed with glaucoma during a routine eye exam. Both were also surprised by the diagnosis since they weren’t experiencing problems with their vision. That’s the sinister…
Safe Toys for this Holiday Season
Atlanta, GA – December 22nd, 2022 — Ophthalmologists have long cautioned against purchasing toys that pose a danger to children’s eyes. This year we’re adding digital devices to our usual list of BB guns, Nerf guns, and slingshots. That’s because evidence is mounting that too much screen time and not enough time outside may be behind the recent…
Simply Expanding Medicaid Coverage Can’t Solve This Leading Public Health Challenge
North Atlanta Eye Care and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reiterate the importance of dilated eye exams in preventing vision loss Atlanta, GA – November 21st, 2022 — Research shows significantly more people with diabetes got their critical annual dilated eye exam during the first two years following Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, this encouraging increase in…
More Older Americans Will Suffer From Low Vision, Here’s How to Make Life Easier and Safer
North Atlanta Eye Care and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer tips to help people with low vision retain their independence Atlanta, Ga– September 28, 2022 — The number of older Americans with low vision is expected to double in the coming years, as more people live longer. Low vision describes poor vision that can’t…
Nearsightedness is a Public Health Crisis
Atlanta, GA—August 1st, 2022— Nearsightedness has risen dramatically over the last 50 years. If nothing is done to help slow the increase, half the world’s population may be nearsighted by the year 2050. That means much more than a lot of people in glasses. It means a lot of kids today are at risk of…
Buying Sunglasses? Read This First
Atlanta, GA– July 13, 2022 — Not all sunglasses are created equal. While the choices are endless, there’s only one thing that tops all sunglass considerations and it has nothing to do with price or brand names. It’s all about the UV protection. North Atlanta Eye Care and the American Academy of Ophthalmology want you…
Parents: Here are 5 Steps to Protect Your Young Athletes’ Eyes
North Atlanta Eye Care and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds parents that the right protective eyewear can significantly reduce the risk of eye injuries Atlanta, Ga – April 8th, 2022 – Nearly 30,000 people suffer sports-related eye injuries every year. An astounding 90 percent of these ER visits could have been avoided if the athlete…
Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss, affecting about 3 million people in the United States.1 But this potentially blinding eye disease does not affect all people equally. During Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, North Atlanta Eye Care and the American Academy of Ophthalmology is urging people to be screened, especially if you are at increased…