Georgia Retina Hosts Educational Seminars for Optometrists on New Diagnostic and Treatment Options

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Board Certified Retina Specialists Offer Optometrists Updates on Commonly Encountered Retinal Problems Optometrists will learn about new research regarding the genetics of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and updates on diagnosing commonly encountered retinal problems at the February/March PEARLS seminar hosted by Georgia Retina, the state’s largest retina-only private practice. Scheduled for Feb. 28 and March…

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Georgia Retina Urges Adults to Have Regular Vision Check Ups And Learn the Risks of Macular Degeneration

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February’s Macular Degeneration Awareness Month Puts Focus On the Leading Cause of Blindness in Adults Over Age 50 Georgia Retina, the state’s largest retina-only private practice, urges all adults to have their vision checked regularly to detect retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) as early as possible. February is national Age-Related Macular Degeneration…

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Georgia Retina Physician Dr. Atul Sharma Discusses Eye-Related Complications of Diabetes on Local Radio Station

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Dr. Atul Sharma Recently Discussed the Importance of Eye Health, Especially For Diabetics on 92.9 DaveFM Atlanta Dr. Atul Sharma, a physician with Georgia Retina—one of the largest retina-only medical practices in the southeastern United States— recently discussed the importance of eye health, especially for diabetics on 92.9 DaveFM Atlanta’s Sunday morning public affairs show,…

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Georgia Retina Urges Diabetics To Get an Annual Vision Screening

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Visit Your Eye Care Professional During American Diabetes Month this November During American Diabetes Month this November, Georgia Retina, the state’s largest retina-only private practice, urges all diabetics to get an annual vision screening to help prevent vision complications from the disease. Dr. Mark J. Rivellese, a board-certified ophthalmologist at Georgia Retina, said the practice…

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Retina Surgeon by Day, Saxophone Player by Night

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Georgia Retina Ophthalmologist Dr. Scott Lampert Plays in Three Local Swing Bands One of the founders of Georgia Retina – the state’s largest retina-only private practice – spends his days taking care of patients with serious eye conditions and relaxes in the evening playing the saxophone in three different Atlanta-area bands. Dr. Scott I. Lampert,…

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Three Georgia Retina Ophthalmologists Named Atlanta’s Top Docs

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Drs. Scott Lampert, Michael S. Jacobson, and Jay Stallman Recognized as Atlanta’s Best Ophthalmologists Three Georgia Retina ophthalmologists — Drs. Scott Lampert, Michael S. Jacobson, and Jay Stallman — were recently named Atlanta’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly, the healthcare research company that compiles Atlanta magazine’s annual Top Doctors list. Drs. Lampert and Jacobson also…

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Georgia Retina Opens New Office in Peachtree City

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Office Will Serve Fayette and Coweta Counties and Surrounding Areas Georgia Retina, the state’s largest retina-only private practice, recently opened a new office in Peachtree City to serve patients in Fayette and Coweta Counties and surrounding areas as an extension of the current Riverdale office. Dr. Mark J. Rivellese said, “The new satellite office will…

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Georgia Retina Completes Phase III Clinical Trial on Drug for Diabetic Macular Edema

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Patients in Clinical Trial Showed Improvements In their Vision after 24 Months Georgia Retina, the state’s largest retina-only private practice, joins drug manufacturer Genentech in announcing the successful completion of a Phase III clinical trial on a drug to treat patients with diabetic macular edema (DME). Dr. Mark J. Rivellese, the principal investigator at Georgia…

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Ophthalmologist Dr. Jay Stallman Applies Surgical Precision, Attention to Detail to Interests

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Hobbies Include Woodworking and Aikido The precision required for a career as a retina surgeon follows Jay Stallman, M.D., in his many hobbies as he relaxes by crafting authentic replicas of 18th century antique furniture and practicing the demanding Japanese martial art of aikido. As a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal surgery at Georgia Retina,…

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