- Primary CareCentral Georgia Health Exchange: The Eye Center of Central Georgia participates in the Central Georgia Health Exchange (CGHE). If you have already authorized the sharing of your PHI into the Health Exchange, and you agree to participate in the Health Exchange by signing the permission form at the Eye Center of Central Georgia, we well update your Health Exchange record with your PHI from the records at the Eye Center of Central Georgia. If you have not previously authorized the sharing of your PHI into the Health Exchange, of if you do not agree to participate from our office, the PHI disclosed by the Eye Center of Central Georgia will not be used to update the Health Exchange. Additional information about the Central Georgia Health Exchange is available from the CGHE website ( https://www.cghe.net ) or from your primary care physician's office.
- GlaucomaSelective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a laser treatment for elevated eye pressure and glaucoma. It is used to reduce eye pressure either instead of, or in addition to, eye drop treatment.
- OphthalmologyDr. John Page, a Board Certified Ophthalmologist since 1971, has practiced general ophthalmology in Macon since 1969. He, Dr. Fleetwood Maddox, and Dr. L.E. Brown established the Eye Center of Central Georgia.
- Macular DegenerationThere are many retinal diseases that can cause visual loss, including diabetes, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, and many others.
- Laser Eye SurgeryAstigmatism is a common condition. With astigmatism, instead of being perfectly round like a basketball, the cornea is shaped more like a football - longer in one direction than in another. This produces uneven focusing of light as it enters the eye, which results in distorted vision. Astigmatism can be something you are born with or it can be the result of various eye diseases or even eye surgery. Astigmatism is often easily corrected with glasses. Until recently, people with astigmatism have not been able to wear soft contact lenses with much success. Now there are disposable soft contacts available especially for people with astigmatism. Astigmatism can also be treated with refractive surgery, like LASIK or limbal relaxing incisions.
- CataractsAn intraocular lens (IOL) is an artificial lens that’s implanted during cataract or Refractive Lens Exchange surgery. Traditionally, monofocal IOLs were used for these procedures. However, people still need glasses to correct for near vision, and glasses or additional surgery to correct any existing astigmatism.
- Cataract SurgeryMost people have plenty of time to decide about cataract surgery. Your doctor cannot make your decision for you, but talking with your doctor can help you decide.
- Eye ExamEvery child should have an eye examination before starting school (about age 5). This is a perfect age to make sure vision is developing normally, and to catch any eye conditions (such as eye muscle imbalance or lazy eye) early, before permanent damage to the vision occurs. Click here to learn more about pediatric eye care
- Internal MedicineDr. Ervin was a Cum Laude graduate of Middlebury College. He completed medical school at Louisiana State University Medical Center, where he received the Luis Perez Award for outstanding medical student by the LSU/Ochsner residency program. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at the Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation...
- Mental HealthThis Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use or disclose your protected health information to carry out treatment, payment or health care operations and for other purposes that are permitted or required by law. It also describes your rights to access and control your protected health information. "Protected health information" is information about you, including demographic information, that may identify you and that relates to your past, present or future physical or mental health or condition and related health care services.
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyBlindness from diabetes is preventable, but only if you're getting regular eye examinations to catch diabetic eye damage (called diabetic retinopathy) before permanent vision loss occurs.
- Reconstructive SurgeryEvery insurance policy has different benefits, but generally, insurance covers reconstructive surgery if loss of vision or a threat to vision can be documented by the physician. For cosmetic procedures, insurance rarely offers coverage.
- Brow LiftSometimes, excess skin is not the culprit behind drooping lids. In some cases, it is the muscles of the eyelids and/or forehead that are the cause. Muscles may lose tension with age, causing eyebrows and eye lids to hang lower than they used to. In this case, a different technique must be used to repair the drooping. A procedure called a ptosis repair can be used, and in some cases a brow lift might be required. For the more detailed reconstructive surgeries, the Eye Center of Central Georgia is pleased to have Dr. Eric Baylin and Dr. Javier Servat of Atlanta visit our clinic. Dr. Baylin and Dr. Servat specialize in oculofacial plastic surgery, and come to the Eye Center several times a month.
- Eyelid SurgeryThe eyelids are very important for vision. Eyelids not only surround and protect the eye, they also produce tears which provides the eye with nutrition and lubrication. Eyelashes prevent debris from falling into the eye. The blinking muscles also help wash away any foreign material that reaches the eye. All of these structures are necessary to maintain normal vision.
- Plastic Surgery
- BlepharoplastyEyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, removes excess skin from the upper and/or lower eyelids. There are many different reasons that a person might have excess tissue around the eyelids. Tumors of the eyelid or trauma to the eyelid can threaten the vision and must be corrected with surgery. Baggy eyelids can affect vision if they hang down far enough to block your sight. Any eyelid surgery that prevents or corrects vision loss is considered a reconstructive surgery.
- Cosmetic SurgeryDr. Eric Baylin and Dr. Javier Servat, from Oculofacial Plastic Surgeons of Georgia, see patients in our office several times each month and perform surgery at Medical Eye Associates. They are Board Certified surgeons, specializing in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, and tear ducts.