What To Do When Eye Allergies Spring Up

March 20, 2012
Today marks the official first day of spring; however, you may have been feeling the onset of warmer weather – and allergies – for the past couple of weeks. This time of year is great for all kinds of outdoor activities, but it is notorious for causing itchy, watery eyes and can be particularly hard on contact lens wearers.


Did You Know?

Did you know South Georgia Eye Partners offers FREE eyewear cleaning and adjustments? Stop by any of our three locations to take advantage of this convenient service. We also accept a limited number of walk-in appointments. Availability is determined daily based on the schedule of our physicians.


Meet Dr. Patel

We are pleased to announce the addition of Ann A. Patel, O.D., to our eye care team! Dr. Patel, a board-certified optometrist began her training at Pennsylvania State University with a BS in biology and continued on to Nova Southeastern College of Optometry. She completed her primary care residency at SUNY College of Optometry in New York. While she treats all types of eye conditions, Dr. Patel’s special interests include pediatrics, pre- and post-operative care of cataract and refractive surgery patients, primary eye care, and emergency eye care. Currently, she sees patients at the SGEP offices in Valdosta, Tifton and Douglas.


Back-to-School Special!

Pencils…check. Paper…check. Notebooks…check. While making your back-to-school list, don’t forget to include scheduling your child’s eye exam. At South Georgia Eye Partners, we offer A+ eye care for kids of all ages. Whether your child needs glasses or contacts, our Optical Shop is here to meet your eyewear needs. Call today to schedule an appointment and take advantage of our $69 back-to-school special!


Now Serving Douglas!

In addition to our Tifton and Valdosta offices, South Georgia Eye Partners is now located in Douglas in the former Coffee Eye Clinic building. From complete family eye care, one hour eyewear service, contact lens fittings and glasses to advanced ophthalmological care for laser vision correction, cataract removal and glaucoma treatment, our physicians and staff… Read More


Survey Says……

Many Americans Miss the Mark on Eye Exams. A recent survey of 1,000 adults shows that nearly half — 47% — worry more about losing their sight than about losing their memory and their ability to walk or hear. But almost 30% indicated that they don’t get their eyes checked. Many Americans are unaware of… Read More


WET EYES MEAN DRY EYES

Winter is coming and so are dry eye symptoms. Dry eyes effect millions of people every year and can be treated many ways. Artifical tears and prescription strength tears may be needed. The most common symptom of dry eyes is tearing. When the eye is dry, your bodies back up mechanism will cause tearing to… Read More


Avoid Contact Lens Abuse

Please do not intentionally overwear your contact lenses.  Eye care professionals help patients deal with the likely complications of this abuse everyday.  Potential repurcussions range from a mandated period of time without contact lens wear, to permanently impaired vision.
A new study found that many contact lens wearers in the United States do not follow the… Read More


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