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At Regional Eye Center, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care for patients in Americus and Leesburg. To better serve our community, we’ve created a blog section to share valuable insights, tips, and updates on eye health and vision care. Whether you’re seeking information about specific conditions, exploring treatment options, or looking for advice on maintaining healthy vision, our blog is your go-to resource.

What You’ll Find in Our Blog:

  • Expert Guidance: Our experienced team of optometrists and surgeons shares their knowledge on a variety of topics, including common eye conditions, advanced treatments, and preventive care.
  • Practical Tips: From choosing the right eyewear to making the most of your vision insurance, we provide actionable advice to enhance your vision and overall eye health.
  • In-Depth Topics: Learn about innovative technologies like Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy for dry eye, the benefits of cataract surgery, or the importance of back-to-school eye exams.

Why Read Our Blog?

Staying informed about eye health is essential to preserving your vision for years to come. By reading our blogs, you can:

  • Understand your options for treatment and care.
  • Gain insights into the latest advancements in eye care.
  • Learn how to protect your eyes during everyday activities.

At Regional Eye Center, we believe in empowering our patients with knowledge to make informed decisions about their eye health. Check back often for new posts, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment.

Visit our blog today to explore how we’re serving every visual need of our community since 1970!

Raising Awareness About Keratoconus

World Keratoconus Day is celebrated every year on November 10 to raise awareness of this rare eye condition. Read on to learn about keratoconus and how it’s treated.

Can Dry Eye Cause Focusing Problems?

Many conditions can cause hazy vision and difficulty focusing, including dry eye syndrome. Here’s how your Regional Eye Center in can help.

Could You Pass on the Keratoconus Gene?

Genetic testing can help determine whether you have a genetic variant that may put you or your children at risk for certain diseases. Read on to learn about genetic testing for keratoconus.

Protect Your Eyes With These Contact Lens Safety Tips

It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing contact lenses. Here are our top contact lens safety tips to keep your peepers happy.

Childhood Glaucoma: Here’s What You Need to Know

Glaucoma in children is rare, but when it occurs, it must be treated with surgery to prevent vision loss. Read on to learn more about congenital glaucoma symptoms and treatments.

How Long Does It Take for Macular Degeneration to Progress?

Macular degeneration is a disease that can threaten your sight as it progresses, but early diagnosis and treatment can delay and even lower your risk of vision loss.

Are You Suddenly Seeing Dark Spots? Here’s What You Should Do

Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s what you need to know about eye floaters, and how Regional Eye Center can help!

Can You Wear Contacts With Corneal Dystrophy?

If you have corneal dystrophy, it will become increasingly difficult to wear standard contact lenses. Scleral lenses are an excellent choice for patients with many types of corneal irregularities, including most types of corneal dystrophy. Read on to learn how Regional Eye Center can help.

3 Effective Ways to Relieve Dry Eyes

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's very treatable. Here are tips to help you deal with your dry eye symptoms, along with treatment from your eye doctor.

What Are the 5 Most Common Dry Eye Symptoms?

Many substances and situations can cause dry eyes, such as certain medications, hormonal changes, and your environment. No matter the cause, having dry eyes feels pretty terrible. Here we list the different symptoms of dry eye and address treatment options.