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Every year, on the second Thursday of October, people around the world come together to recognize World Sight Day, a glo...
10/08/2026

Every year, on the second Thursday of October, people around the world come together to recognize World Sight Day, a global observance focused on vision health and the importance of making eye care accessible to everyone.
Coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness in cooperation with the World Health Organization, World Sight Day shines a light on the millions of people worldwide who experience vision impairment. More than 1 billion people live with preventable or unaddressed vision impairment, reminding us how important accessible eye care truly is.
The Georgia Optometric Association is proud to recognize the doctors of optometry who care for patients and work every day to protect and improve vision across Georgia.

Eyes tired? Words blurry? Use the 20/20/20 rule to prevent digital eye strain. Your local doctor of optometry can help m...
09/08/2026

Eyes tired? Words blurry? Use the 20/20/20 rule to prevent digital eye strain. Your local doctor of optometry can help make sure you have the correct prescription for your reading glasses. Find a doctor of near you at GOAeyes.com.

Some parts of the United States are witnessing a partial solar eclipse today. If you experience spots after viewing the ...
08/12/2026

Some parts of the United States are witnessing a partial solar eclipse today. If you experience spots after viewing the eclipse, please see your local doctor of optometry! GOAeyes.com

Among the millions of people who enjoyed watching Monday’s solar eclipse, some came away noticing changes in their eyesight. Local eye doctors say if you were one of them, and if you’re still experiencing changes a day later, make an appointment for an eye exam, reports The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
When Atlanta optometrist Lauren Dyak arrived at her office Tuesday, her first patient expressed concerns about looking briefly at the solar eclipse without proper eye protection.
“I did not find anything concerning about her eyes though,” said Dyak, director of Woolfson Eye Institute's Dry Eye Clinic and a member of the Georgia Optometric Association.
Dyak’s patient wasn’t alone in her fears of eye injury from Monday’s eclipse. Google searches for “eyes hurt” and similar queries spiked after most Americans experienced the celestial phenomenon.
Woolfson Eye’s switchboard did not register an uptick in patients calling about eye pain. Dyak was quick to point out that eye and vision damage from viewing an eclipse typically occurs in the back of the eye, the retina, which has no pain receptors. “Improper eclipse viewing can cause vision damage but would not typically result in discomfort to the eye.
The concern is the potentially permanent damage to the vision from retinal injury,” Dyak said.
“Looking directly at a light source as intense as the sun, even on a typical day, but certainly during a solar eclipse, can ultimately cause a person to see dark spots or experience blurry vision, usually days or weeks later.” She added that the briefly distorted colors or the tendency to continue to see an image of the sun for a few minutes after looking at the eclipse, even with proper eye protection, is not an indication of permanent vision damage.
(Reprint courtesy the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read more at https://www.ajc.com/news/health-news/seeing-spots-after-the-eclipse-if-they-dont-go-away-see-your-eye-doctor/3OOWVEPPWNHV3INYTB62QI6N54/ (subscription required). American Optometric Association

Back to school time means new notebooks, new looks and new studies. Improve the chances for academic success by ensuring...
08/04/2026

Back to school time means new notebooks, new looks and new studies. Improve the chances for academic success by ensuring your young learner's vision and eye health is on track. A common screening often misses major issues. Schedule a comprehensive eye exam with a Georgia Optometric Association doctor of optometry today. Find one near you at GOAeyes.com.

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07/28/2026

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Georgia's doctors of optometry join with the nation in celebrating our 250th anniversary!Members of the Georgia Optometr...
07/03/2026

Georgia's doctors of optometry join with the nation in celebrating our 250th anniversary!
Members of the Georgia Optometric Association remind you, while it may be tempting to celebrate by setting off fireworks, and leave it to the pros! Even sparklers burn at 1,200°F to 3,000°F.
A moment of joy can lead to long-term damage to your eye. If you need assistance, find an optometrist near you at GOAeyes.com.

06/27/2026

Hey, soccer fans! We all know good hand-eye coordination helps you play your best. The same is true for foot-eye coordination. Take the advice of Dr. Stephen D. Summerow, a leader of Georgia Optometric Association and member of the AmericanOptometricAssociation Sports & Performance Vision Committee, and schedule a comprehensive eye exam with your local optometrist. It may help you score the winning goal! GOAeyes.com

06/27/2026

Hey, soccer fans! We all know good hand-eye coordination helps you play your best. The same is true for foot-eye coordination. Take the advice of Dr. Stephen D. Summerow, a leader of the Georgia Optometric Association and member of the American Optometric Association Sports & Performance Vision Committee, and schedule a comprehensive eye exam with your local optometrist. It may help you score the winning goal! GOAeyes.com Eyesight Associates

It’s swimming pool season! Don’t let an imbalance of chemicals in the water put your vision and eye health at risk. Symp...
06/22/2026

It’s swimming pool season! Don’t let an imbalance of chemicals in the water put your vision and eye health at risk.
Symptoms like eye redness, a severe burning or stinging sensation, and excessive tearing are associated with chemical conjunctivitis.
Blurriness or haloes around lights means the cornea (the clear front surface of the eye) may be involved, which is called chemical keratitis.
To prevent chemical conjunctivitis, experts suggest testing a home pool’s pH level more frequently. A pH level between 7.2 and 7.8 is the ideal range for eye comfort and for pool disinfection.
Goggles and swim masks are a great way to protect against eye irritation. They provide a barrier between the eyes and the potentially irritating chemical in pool water.
If you experience severe eye irritation for more than a few hours after swimming you should be evaluated by an eye care professional. Find a doctor of optometry near you at GOAeyes.com.

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Atlanta, GA
30308

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