Eye Consultants of Atlanta

The southeast's premier ophthalmology practice since 1972. From cornea and retina procedures to LASIK and general exams.

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Get to know Dr. Charles Patorgis!

🔹 Specializes in consultative optometry and has a special interest in non-surgical eye care

🔹 Received his O.D. degree with honors from the New England College of Optometry in Boston

Learn more about Dr. Patorgis: https://t.co/MInywQ63WE

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Is it safe for patients with diabetes to get LASIK?

In honor of Diabetic Eye Awareness Month, learn more in our blog below! https://t.co/I05lbMGkVB

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More than 50% of Americans will develop visually significant cataracts by the age of 80.

Over time, cataracts lead to more severe vision loss and patients may find themselves unable to drive, read, or even watch TV.

Learn more: https://t.co/nASuNqx3fH

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Eye Consultants of Atlanta has been nominated for Best of Gwinnett! Now through December 31st, please vote for us as the best "Eye Care Office."

We appreciate your support! Vote here: https://t.co/t3Wyr02RVI

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Sharing a wonderful review for Dr. Arlene Gotay and Aaron Matthews, NCLE-AC in our Cumberland office! 🌟

"Dr. Gotay and Aaron are amazing! I got fitted for keratoconus scleral lenses
and they got me to 20/20. The support staff was great too."

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In honor of all who have served this Veterans Day, we thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

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Today is World Keratoconus Day. 👁️

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition in which the typically round dome-shaped cornea weakens and thins over time, causing the development of a cone-like bulge and optical irregularity of the cornea.

Learn more: ⤵️
https://t.co/h5ouBCB5Qs

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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye diseases that can affect people with diabetes.

If you have diabetes, here’s what you should know about keeping your eyes healthy: https://t.co/mYdQRLOMMN

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Sharing a wonderful review for Dr. Lacey Sharp! 🌟

Learn more about Dr. Sharp: https://t.co/femAFh7pIw

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This week is National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week.

Please join us in recognizing the seen and unseen gatekeepers of patient safety!

#MSPWeek

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Get to know Fred Long, OD!

"My big focus is families. I love the fact that I've got four generations of families in practice right now."

Learn more about Dr. Long: https://t.co/ADtxsKBRJ5

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Sharing a wonderful review for Dr. Erin Rellinger! 🌟

Learn more about Dr. Rellinger: https://t.co/femAFh7pIw

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Did you know that nearly half of all eye injuries occur at home? As we come to the end of Eye Safety Month, we're sharing a few tips to keep your eyes safe:

Learn more: ⤵️
https://t.co/Iq22oRTxJL

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Often referred to as "baggy eyes," dermatochalasis is caused by excess skin of the upper eyelid.

The most common treatment option for dermatochalasis is a procedure called blepharoplasty (commonly referred to as an “eye lift”).

Learn more below! https://t.co/8E2qlqu2yH

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Many circumstances can lead to eye injuries. While 90% of them are avoidable with proper eye protection, those that do occur may need immediate care.

In honor of Eye Injury Prevention Month, here’s what our specialists want you to know about eye trauma.
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While looking through old photos, Karen Cobb noticed her eyelids seemed to be drooping.

Karen's symptoms fit the criteria for ptosis and she was referred to Dr. Daniel Hwang of Eye Consultants of Atlanta for ptosis surgery.

Read about her experience! https://t.co/vyUp1s9kax

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When used properly, contact lenses are generally a safe and effective option for vision correction. Yet, they do come with certain risks.

Learn more about contact lens infections and how to prevent them this Contact Lens Safety Awareness Month.
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This week is #NationalHealthEducationWeek.

While cataracts are a common issue, there’s a fair amount of misinformation that circulates about the condition. 👁️

Here, we debunk some of the most common myths about cataracts.
https://t.co/m3loCj1MIX

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Get to know Brian D. Long, MD!

🔹 Specializes in complete eye exams for patients of all ages
🔹 Surgical interests include cataract surgery, laser eye surgery, and eyelid procedures

Learn more about Dr. Long: https://t.co/ADtxsKCpyD

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Sharing an awesome review for Margaret Wong, MD! 🌟

Learn more about Dr. Wong: ⬇️
https://t.co/289pR2P3ye