Georgia Center for Sight

Today is National Nurses Day. We are so thankful for our incredible team of nurses here at Georgia Center for Sight. We celebrate and honor you today! #eyedoctor #vision #healthyeyes #ophthalmologist #localbusiness #eyes #visionhealth #visioncare

Life is hard when you can't see! Georgia Center For Sight is a full-service family eye care practice. Annual exams are recommended for most people - from younger patients who could need corrective eyewear, to older people regarding potential eye disease diagnosis or prevention. If you have general eye care questions, visit our website https://www.georgiacenterforsight.com/family-eye-care #eyedoctor #vision #healthyeyes #ophthalmologist #localbusiness #eyes #visionhealth #visioncare

Dear Health Care Heroes, thank you. Thank you for showing up for our community. Check out this video from the Georgia Department of Public Health on how we can do our part. https://youtu.be/heAtSMBa5i8

Nominations are live for Best of the Best 2021 from now until April 23rd. It would mean so much if you could take a minute and nominate Dr. Dong for the best Ophthalmologist in Athens. Click the link now to vote https://onlineathens.gannettcontests.com/Best-of-Athens//

Struggling with chronic dry eye? Visit our website for more information or call our office!

Check out this graphic from the CDC about choosing safer activities.

What are cataracts? Cataracts are clouding of the lens in the eye that affects your vision. Some common symptoms are blurred vision, poor night vision, colors seem faded, and glare problems. If you have concerns you may have cataracts, call our office to schedule an appointment.

With spring in the air, we wanted to remind you to practice safe eye care while spring cleaning! If any household cleaning chemical gets in your eye, avoid using eye drops. Instead, try using lukewarm water or contact saline rinse. However, don't hesitate to seek medical assistance if your irritation persists!

Having trouble with your glasses? Don't worry, we are here to help! Sometimes it just takes a new perspective.

Did you know getting LASIK can save you money? How? Because you no longer need to wear glasses or contacts after having the procedure! That’s $500 per year you’re no longer spending on eye care. The procedure would pay for itself in less than 10 years!! Call to schedule your FREE LASIK consultation, and get those stimulus dollars working for you!!

Did you know that January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month? Read our newest blog to learn more about what Glaucoma is and how to raise awareness for it: https://www.georgiacenterforsight.com//national-glaucoma-a

If you’re a team player excited by the latest vision care technologies and passionate about customer service, you belong here! We are looking to add an energetic, fashion-forward optician to our growing family in the heart of lake country!

Our wonderful nurse Nancy Forrester recently received Panoptix lenses. Read what she had to say...."I am thrilled with my Panoptix lenses. I had worn glasses since the 3rd grade and then contacts since 10th grade. It is so wonderful to wake up in the morning and not fumble around for my glasses to see. With the Panoptix lenses, I can both read well and work easily on the computer and see well at a distance. I know I work for Dr. Dong, but I would recommend him and his staff to anyone."

Our Athens location houses our Ambulatory Surgery Center, accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). This means that the surgery center has passed a series of rigorous and nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by the association. With an in-house surgery center and state-of-the-art technology available to all patients, Georgia Center for Sight offers patients the very best care in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. #eyedoctor #vision #healthyeyes #ophthalmologist #localbusiness #eyes #visionhealth #visioncare

Are you looking to make this holiday season special for a child in need? Georgia Center for Sight is proud to offer a drop-off location for Toys For Tots 2020. When you donate to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, you are giving less fortunate children hope - and a reason to believe in their future. If you find yourself in the spirit of giving, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in your community!

Is your New Year's Resolution to better care for your body? Check out our newest blog to find a list of four simple things you can do to accomplish your resolution of caring for your vision and maintaining your eyes' health: https://www.georgiacenterforsight.com//new-years-resolutio

Have you heard about Apple Glass? Read our most recent blog to learn more about how Apple Glass will define the world of wearable AR technology! https://bit.ly/39HJKPw

From looking at light displays to seeing the joy on a loved one's face, there are so many things you don't want to miss seeing during the holidays. What are you looking forward to seeing most?

Do you hate when your glasses get foggy when you wear your mask? We can help! Read our newest blog to learn tips to prevent your glasses from fogging up: https://bit.ly/3fYveUK

We are celebrating BIG today!! Congratulations to Dr. Dong for winning Best Ophthalmologist in Athens by the Athens Banner Herald’s Best of the Best!!! It’s a GREAT day to be at Georgia Center for Sight!!

The Visian ICL, also known as the implantable Collamer lens, is a refractive procedure that helps correct nearsightedness. Watch this video to learn more about the Visian ICL procedure and how Georgia Center for Sight can help.

Our team at Georgia Center for Sight had a wonderful time filling 30 bags with toiletries and other goodies for our local homeless/women's shelter. Join us and give back this holiday season to our local community. #GivingTuesday

Donations for this year's Hunger Bowl can be physically dropped off at our offices, monetary donations can be made with "Hunger Bowl-Georgia Center for Sight" in the memo line, or you can donate by shopping at our virtual Hunger Bowl store. Georgia's need for donated food is up 40% from last year, so we encourage everyone in our Georgia Center for Sight community to get involved. Remember... for every 10 items donated, you receive 1 entry in our raffle for a pair of sunglasses!

At Georgia Center for Sight, we truly value all of our patients that trust us with their eye care needs. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we'd love to hear your feedback on our services. If you have a few minutes, we would appreciate a quick Google review informing us how we did. To submit your review, click the link below. Your feedback matters! https://bit.ly/2XVBdBo

Ever wonder why your eyes water when it's cold outside? Read our most recent blog to learn why: https://bit.ly/2JbIskJ

Sunglasses are important all year round - not just the summer months! Read our newest blog to learn more about protecting your eyes this winter: https://bit.ly/31QKqh7

Remember... when taking off your face mask, it's best to do it at home with clean hands. Handle your mask only by the ear loops, and place the mask (if it is reusable) in the washing machine immediately. After, you can wash your hands with soap and water. Stay safe, and stay healthy!

Georgia Center for Sight is proud to announce continued participation in the Northeast Georgia Hunger Bowl after last year's success. This year, we will have a barrel in the office to collect non-perishable items. Donations can be physically dropped off at our offices, monetary donations can be made with "Hunger Bowl-Georgia Center for Sight" in the memo line, or you can donate by shopping at our virtual Hunger Bowl store. For every 10 items donated, you receive 1 entry in our raffle for a pair of sunglasses! Georgia's need for donated food is up 40% from last year, so we encourage everyone in our Georgia Center for Sight community to get involved. https://bit.ly/3orcO2R

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Did you know that more than 85 million people worldwide are visually impaired? We are honored to partner with the ASCRS Foundation and give back to our community. Operation Sight week was launched to serve the financially vulnerable and uninsured people who cannot afford vision care. To date, Operation Sight has delivered more than 4,800 surgeries through a nationwide network of volunteer surgeons committed to caring for those who could not otherwise afford life-changing surgery. It's not too late to donate and give the gift of sight to deserving patients. https://bit.ly/3knudXS #operationsight #stepupforsight

According to The Eye Diseases Prevalence Research Group, more than 2.6 million people in the United States are affected by glaucoma. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve and results in vision loss and blindness. Everyone is at risk for glaucoma. For this reason, we recommend that you get tested often. As a standard procedure, The Georgia Center for Sight does routine glaucoma testing with each eye exam. Visit our website at https://bit.ly/2SfuoIj or call your local Georgia Center for Sight office today to schedule an eye exam with us.

It’s National Operation Sight Week, and we are so incredibly grateful and blessed to give back during these trying times. Dr. Dong and his amazing staff had the wonderful opportunity to give the gift of sight to two very deserving patients today. Operation Sight is a charitable program through the ASCRS Foundation. The ASCRS Foundation supports physician education and provides humanitarian cataract surgery in the United States and developing countries. Through its programs and partnerships, the Foundation works to maximize the benefits of modern ophthalmology and to treat thousands of patients in need each year. Donate today so that more patients can receive the gift of sight. https://bit.ly/3knudXS #operationsight #stepupforsight

It's no secret that looking at screens too much can lead to eye strain. To minimize the effects of prolonged exposure to blue light, we encourage you to take regular breaks using the 20-20-20 rule! For every 20 minutes you spend looking at a screen, look at something 20 feet away from you for 20 seconds.