March is Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month
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New Treatment Options Available for Condition That is a Leading Cause of Vision Loss Among Older Adults Georgia Retina, the state’s largest retina-only private practice, called on adults over 60 to be alert for symptoms of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and see an ophthalmologist immediately if they experience changes in their vision. With March recognized…
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Georgia Retina Ophthalmologist Shares Expertise With Local Korean Community
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Dr. Sean S. Koh Answers Eye Care Questions On Local Korean-Language Radio and at Korean Church of Atlanta Not only does Dr. Sean S. Koh treat patients at Georgia Retina, one of the state’s largest retina-only private practice, he also volunteers his time in the Korean community to explain eye-care issues to members of the…
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During February’s Valentine’s Promotion, EyeCare America Offers No Out-of-Pocket Cost Medical Eye Care to Qualified Seniors in Georgia
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National Campaign Reminds Seniors, “The Best Things in Life are FREE!” Including an Eye Exam and a Book of Eye-healthy Dessert Recipes February 1, 2011— This February, EyeCare America is reminding seniors in Georgia that sometimes, “The Best Things in Life are Free!” and that you can’t put a price tag on love, friendship, or…
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Premature Infants in Atlanta Rely on Specially Trained Ophthalmologist to Detect, Correct Potentially Blinding Disorder
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Georgia Retina Physician Dr. Mark J. Rivellese Screens At-risk Infants for Possible Vision Problems Related to Prematurity December 21, 2010— With today’s advances in neonatal care, smaller and more premature infants are being saved. With that good news comes an increased risk of a potentially blinding vision disorder called retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). When an…
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Albert Streete Relied on the Selflessness of Others to Save His Vision, and His Family
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Immigrant Strives to Help Others in His Daily Life When Albert Streete immigrated to the U.S. in 2005 from his native country of Liberia in West Africa, the first American eye doctor he visited alerted Streete of a potential retina issue. Sure enough, in 2009 Streete began to see blood spots in his left eye…
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Atlanta Teen Returns to Basketball After Surgery Restores His Vision
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Georgia Retina Ophthalmologist Repairs A Macular Pucker for 14-year-old William Paschal Atlanta teen William Paschal isn’t sure exactly what caused his vision problem. Everything was fine when he visited his eye doctor last spring for reading glasses, but without warning, he couldn’t see out of one eye. Debra Paschal, William’s mom, explained that their regular…
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Local Retina Specialist Featured at Atlanta Vision Seminar
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Free Informational Symposium Part of Foundation Fighting Blindess’ Vision Seminar Series At Georgia Retina, patients’ vision needs are the top priority. As one of the largest retina-only medical practices in the southeastern United States, Georgia Retina specializes in treating diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous. Its nine board-certified ophthalmologists have received special Fellowship training…
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Georgia Retina Ophthalmologist Dr. Jay Stallman to Chair 2011 Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation Night of Spectacles Event
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Georgia Retina Has Been a Supporter of Lighthouse Foundation for 15 Years Georgia Retina ophthalmologist Dr. Jay Stallman and his wife, Jane, have recently assumed the positions of Chairs of the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation’s 2011 Night of Spectacles event, which will take place in spring. The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation has served the people…
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Georgia Retina’s Accredited Retina-only Ambulatory Surgery Center Only One in Metro Atlanta
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Georgia Retina, the largest retina-only medical practice in Georgia, offers an Ambulatory Surgery Center to provide the highest level of specialized care for retina surgery patients. The Georgia Retina Ambulatory Surgery Center is licensed by the state of Georgia and has achieved the highest level of accreditation — a three-year award by The American Association…
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