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As you grow older, you become more at risk for certain eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, dry eye, and low vision.

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Studies show that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer.

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We know some of you will be shooting fireworks during the summer and especially around the Fourth of July. Please be care and don’t take chances when shooting fireworks.

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May is Healthy Vision Month, a national eye health observance established by the National Eye Institute in May 2003. NEI is one of the National Institutes of Health, an ... . . . read more

Eye allergies, especially in the Spring, are very common. When an irritant like pollen and dust gets in the eye, your eye produces histamine as a defense to the irritant. ... . . . read more

Research shows that millions of adults are affected by dry eye each year. It’s more prevalent in women and the chance of developing dry eye increases with age.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older Americans.

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Franklin and Highlands residents will no longer need to travel far from home to receive advanced cataract surgery thanks to the affiliation of ophthalmologist Dr. Clayton Blehm with the Family Eyecare Team of Franklin.

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Eye exams are as important for children as they are for adults. An opthamologist exam can catch early vision issues before they begin to hinder the child’s ability to learn.

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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month – a good reminder that diabetic patients should have dilated eye exams every year.

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Nearly 40,000 sports-related eye injuries – mostly from contact sports and blunt trauma – occur each year in the United States, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. And children account for one-third of those injuries.

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Many people center their New Year’s resolutions around eating healthier and losing weight, giving up easily when they don’t see immediate results. This year, we suggest making a simple resolution to keep your eyes healthy. 

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Gainesville Eye Associates recently had a visit from our very own "Elf on a Shelf," Dr. Dean Sockwell. 

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Gainesville Eye Associates is a platinum sponsor for the Greater Hall Chamber's 8th Annual HealthSmart Interactive Wellness Expo on October 8 at the Gainesville Civic ... . . . read more

It’s that time of year when we’re all spending a lot of time in the pool, lake or ocean. It’s important to protect your eyes when participating in water ... . . . read more

People with light-colored eyes have much less melanin, which is a pigment that helps protect your eyes from ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. That makes it ... . . . read more

Today, Gainesville Eye Associates became the first practice in Georgia to use the Verion image-guided system to perform bladeless laser cataract surgeries. The Verion ... . . . read more

It’s almost Halloween, so we just thought we’d share a few of our local eye doctor's favorite Halloween costumes (that include glasses of course)! . . . read more