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Weight-Loss Drugs and Your Eyes: What You Need to Know
Posted on: August 14, 2025
As medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro (GLP‑1 receptor agonists) become ever more popular for weight management, emerging research points to potential effects these drugs may have on eye health—some rare, but serious. 1. Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) What it is: NAION is a sudden, painless loss of vision in one eye due […]
How Diabetes Affects Your Eyes—Even If Your Vision Seems Fine
Posted on: August 7, 2025
Diabetes is a condition that affects far more than blood sugar—it impacts nearly every system in the body, including your eyes. In fact, diabetic eye disease is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults, and it can develop long before you notice any changes in your sight. At North Fulton Eye Center, […]
National Eye Exam Month: Why Regular Eye Exams Are Essential for Your Vision and Overall Health
Posted on: August 1, 2025
Every August, National Eye Exam Month serves as an important reminder that[…]
Why Adults Need Glasses for Fine Print: Understanding Presbyopia and Vision Correction Options
Posted on: July 21, 2025
As adults age, many begin to notice difficulty reading small print, such as menus, medication labels, or text on a phone screen. This common age-related condition is called presbyopia, and it typically begins to affect people in their 40s or early 50s. While frustrating, this gradual change in near vision is a natural part of […]
Understanding Arthritis and Its Impact on Eye Health: Why Ophthalmologists Play a Critical Role
Posted on: July 8, 2025
Arthritis is a broad term used to describe more than 100 conditions that affect the joints and surrounding tissues. It is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the United States, affecting over 58 million adults according to the CDC. While arthritis is widely recognized for causing joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, fewer people […]
Sarcoma Awareness Month: What You Need to Know About Ocular Sarcoma and Eye Health
Posted on: July 1, 2025
July is recognized as Sarcoma Awareness Month, a time to educate the public about a rare group of cancers that develop in connective tissues such as muscle, fat, nerves, cartilage, and bone. While sarcomas are often associated with the limbs or abdomen, they can also affect the eye and surrounding structures. For ophthalmology practices, Sarcoma […]
Allergies or Eye Infection? How to Tell the Difference
Posted on: June 25, 2025
With allergy season still lingering in late spring and summer, itchy, red, and watery eyes are a common complaint[…]
Swim Season & Eye Health: Preventing Irritation and Infection This Summer
Posted on: June 15, 2025
As temperatures rise and swim season is in full swing, many families head to pools, lakes[…]
Sun Safety & Your Eyes: Summer UV Protection Tips from Your Local Ophthalmologist
Posted on: June 1, 2025
As we welcome longer days and outdoor adventures this summer, it’s the perfect time to spotlight an often-overlooked part of sun safety: your eyes.[…]
Memorial Day and Military Eye Health: Honoring Service, Protecting Sight
Posted on: May 5, 2025
Memorial Day and Military Eye Health: Honoring Service, Protecting Sight. As Memorial Day approaches, we take time as a nation to honor the men and women who have died in service to the United States.[…]