Georgia Eye Institute

Find your new career at Georgia Eye Institute. Opportunities include Medical Billers, Front Office Staff, Ophthalmic Assistants, Optometric Assistant. Saturday, April 24, 2021 10am-2pm. Location: Georgia Eye Institute 4720 Waters Avenue, Savannah, Ga Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Schedule: Monday - Friday What to bring ...to this event Your professional resume See more

Happy St. Patrick's Day

In honor of Black History Month, we're celebrating Dr. David K. McDonogh - America’s first African American Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Specialist and the only American slave on record to have gained a professional medical education. In 1838, David K. McDonogh, a 19-year-old slave, arrived at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. He had been sent to the college by his owner, John McDonogh, an iconoclast New Orleans plantation owner and mercantilist who had initiate...d a secret plan to free his slaves. Known as the McDonogh Experiment, this scheme required that a slave work an extra day a week for 10 to -15 years. But the experiment came with a non-negotiable caveat: Under the auspices of the American Colonization Society, the people he eventually freed had to emigrate to Liberia. During his studies at Lafayette College, David McDonogh convinced John McDonogh to let him peruse a medical education instead of emigrating. Although David was legally free as long as he remained in the north, he was suppressed by the stigma of his color and status as a recent slave and was forced to take classes and meals separately from the other students. Dr. McDonogh held a staff position at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, and later a practice on Sullivan Street in Manhattan's Greenwich Village neighborhood. In league with Frederick Douglass, he became active in the abolitionist movement and a champion of workers’ rights. Dr. McDonogh died in 1893 at age 72. As a testament to his legacy, the McDonough (sic) Memorial Hospital opened on West 41st Street in 1898. Read more about his story here https://rb.gy/iuvdpu

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others? Martin Luther King Jr. Today we honor this great man and the legacy of love and unity he left behind.

January is glaucoma awareness month. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the U.S. Annual eye exams can help detect the early signs of glaucoma. Learn more about what it means to be diagnosed and how to manage the disease https://www.glaucoma.org/treatment/

Dr. Overstreet and his nurses were awesome and explained everything to my mom thoroughly. I have never had a problem over the years with him. Highly recommend this doctor!!

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. GEI celebrates all breast cancer warriors especially our very own team mates. How amazing are all of these women!? Early detection is key, do monthly self-exams, schedule regular clinical exams, and mammograms! https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/early-detection-of-br/

Congratulations to Danita White, on passing her exam to become our newest Certified Ophthalmic Assistant! Her countless hours of studying and determination truly paid off. What is a COA? The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) is a core designation for eye care professionals on the path to success. This designation confirms an assistant’s knowledge in 19 specific content areas. The COA certification examination is three hours in length and is comprised of 200 scored multiple-choice questions. This accomplishment shows her commitment to providing excellent patient care. We are extremely proud of her accomplishment.

Wishing you the happiest birthday Dr. Degenhart!

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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has helpful guidance on the use of masks and cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19, including how to wash masks. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov//prevent/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html.

Georgia Eye Institute is requiring all of our patients and visitors to wear a mask or face covering while in our buildings. Making wearing masks or face coverings mandatory is our attempt to keep our patients, family members, staff and physicians safe during this pandemic. According to the CDC, cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as a public health measure. Having your own mask or face covering will... also prevent us from exhausting our limited supply of protective equipment. Learn more about how face coverings can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov//prevent-getting/cloth-face-cover.html

The 165th Airlift Wing conducted an America Strong flyover today, it was a tremendous gesture to those on the front line. @ Georgia Eye Institute

A big THANK YOU to everyone who donated their time and talent making face masks and ear savers for us - shout out to Abode Studios Christina Flummerfelt, Kathy Rudd, Angela Jaqua and Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. We are overwhelmed by the care our community is showing us. Thank you for your support. Thank you for thinking of us.

We know your life, and the lives of your loved ones, have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. During this time, it is more crucial than ever that you can take care of yourself and your family. Georgia Eye Institute has one simple message: We are here for you. We want to make sure all of our patients know that the Georgia Eye Institute providers are available for in-person appointments, testing and treatments. We have been working hard to adjust our approach to be able t...o provide excellent care to all of our patients through this pandemic. It is understandable that you may have concerns about coming to a doctor’s office right now but it is important not to put your healthcare needs on hold. We are here to take care of all of our patients. We want to answer your questions and let you know what to expect when you visit our office. Please do not risk your health by delaying care. Our practice is taking every possible precaution to make sure patients are still able to access the same safe, high-quality care that our patients expect. Here is what we are doing to reduce exposure: All Georgia Eye Institute providers and staff wear masks and other appropriate protective equipment. All patients should also wear a face covering. All patients are screened for COVID-19 symptoms All providers and staff are screened for COVID-19 symptoms We have limited visitors to our office to help maintain safety standards All offices are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day We are honored to be a part of your care and are here for you. We look forward to being able to open our doors more fully and seeing you in person again.

Thank you This week and every day we acknowledge and thank our amazing nursing staff at GEI! #NursesWeek2020 #georgiaeyeinstitute #gei

There are several small but important things you can do to improve your eye health. We're sharing them here: https://bit.ly/3bop393 #healthyeyes #vision #eyes

We’re here for you. We want you to know that even in these uncertain times, Georgia Eye Institute’s commitment to the many communities we serve remains strong. Our Call Center is open and assisting patients to meet their needs. Certain locations will be open daily to provide you with urgent and emergency eye care needs. We will be rescheduling all routine and non urgent/emergent appointments. Thank you for your patience and loyalty to Georgia Eye during this unprecedented time. For additional details, please visit our website at www.gaeyeinstitute.com

Experts say guarding your eyes as well as your hands and mouth can slow the spread of coronavirus. Here’s why it's important to protect your eyes during the coronavirus disease pandemic, and five ways you can help yourself and others. https://www.aao.org//coronavirus-covid19-eye-infection-pin

Your daily reminder that soap and water will do the trick! Be a 20 second hero with the following steps: Wet hands with clean, running water Apply soap... Lather hands by rubbing together with the soap Lather backs of hands, between fingers, and under nails Scrub hands for at least 20 seconds #soapandwater #20secondhero #yourvisionourfocus #georgiaeyeinstitute