A Message from Dr. Page
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 Greetings!
Thank you for your interest in the Eye Center of Central Georgia and for sharing your email address with us. We hope you find our newsletter enjoyable and informative.
I have had the privilege of having many of you as my patients for over 40 years. These have been very enjoyable and interesting years for me. I am often asked, "When are you going to retire?" I have no plans to "retire." However, I am working fewer days and have turned over most of the everyday management of the office to my partners and office managers, Diane Vaughn and Vicki Grimsley. This has allowed me to do what I enjoy most... seeing patients!
In my opinion, practicing ophthalmology is more enjoyable than most medical specialties because of the many instruments and "gadgets" at our disposal. Two of our newest diagnostic tools are Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and the Canon digital retinal camera. The OCT provides a cross section picture of the back of the eye, which is very helpful in evaluating many problems such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal tumors and macular holes. The retinal camera allows us to project pictures of the inside of your eye to monitors in the exam rooms to share with you. This is particularly helpful in following patients with diabetes. We make every effort to keep on top of the latest in technology and diagnostic techniques and tools at the Eye Center.
One of the main purposes of this newsletter is to keep our patients well informed. If you have any topics you would like to see addressed in future newsletters, please let us know. Your feedback is very important to us.
In closing, let me say that practicing ophthalmology has always been enjoyable, challenging and fulfilling for me. As long as that continues to be the case, I plan to keep on keeping on. We look forward to your next visit to the Eye Center.
John A. Page, M.D. |
| April is Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month |
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Some sports, such as football, baseball, hockey, golf, and racquet sports like tennis, are considered a high risk for eye injuries. This is because they involve a ball or puck traveling at high speeds, a bat or stick, or body contact. When you are playing these sports, you should wear appropriate eye protectors or face shields.
Here are a few important things to keep in mind when looking for protective eyewear:
- If it doesn't say ASTM Certified, find something else! With high-risk sports, ASTM F803-01 is recommended.
- Make sure the frame covers your whole eye socket, not just your eyeball
- An elasticized band will hold the frame in place better than regular temples
- Both your lenses and your frame should be impact resistant
- If you're not sure if the protection you've chose is right for your face and your favorite activities, ask a professional for help. An optician can answer most of your questions and help you find the best protection for your eyes.
Visit GetEyeSmart for a list of specific ASTM standards required by some common sports. |
