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Comprehensive Eye Examinations
Your eye health and vision examination from our doctors at West Georgia Eye Care will be the most thorough eye exam possible.
They will test your visual ability for distance and near tasks. You will receive a computerized peripherial vision test, ocular health evaluation by our state-of-the-art retinal imaging system, and pressure check. The doctor will also test eye teaming skills, binocularity, color vision, focusing skills and any other necessary tests.
Your visual needs will be fully evaluated and your exam will be CUSTOMIZED based on your lifestyle. Technology is rapidly changing the eye care industry. We utilize the latest in diagnostic equipment and are committed to keeping up with whatever advances will come next.
For more information on the Optos Digital Retinal Imaging system visit www.optos.com
Optical Boutique
Our complete Optical Boutique provides you with designer, high-quality eyewear and the very latest in lens technology.
Our eyewear features this area's only exclusive 2 YEAR warranty, as well as a 30-day satisfaction guaranteed exchange policy.
Our distinct lines of frames include OLIVER PEOPLES (exclusive to Carrollton!), KAWASAKI, GUCCI, COACH, JUICY COUTURE, NIKE, FLEXON, KATE SPADE, DISNEY and many others. Tiffany, our optician, is waiting to help you find the PERFECT pair of glasses.
Contact Lenses
Dr. Rothschild, Dr. Gurbal, Dr. Long and their staff are experts in easy AND difficult to fit contact lens patients.
We fit our patients in the contact lenses that best fill their needs. We have bifocal contact lenses and use a process called monovision for patients needing more help seeing up-close material. We fit patients with astigmatism in special soft lenses called "toric" or in rigid gas permeable lenses. We also utilize the latest technological advances for patients suffering from Dry Eyes or Eye Allergies.
Our GUARANTEED CONTACT LENS SUCCESS PROGRAM ensures that you receive the best possible care and vision possible. Ask us for more details.
Eye Infections, Eye Injuries
Our office provides emergency services for eye infections and eye injuries.
Please call our office at 770-834-0212 during or after office hours. Our staff will work with you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
Surgery Co-Management
By working closely with a group of very talented eye surgeons, our office is able to provide numerous surgical services such as Cataract surgery, Laser surgery, Refractive surgery and Strabismic surgery.
Additionally, we have working arrangements established with other specialized eye care doctors to manage such things as retinal detachments, retinal tears and hemmorhages.
Dry Eyes
Symptoms include scratchy eyes, burning, mild redness and gritty feeling eyes. Oral medications, reading, computer tasks and dry environments may aggravate marginally dry eyes. Dry eyes can be diagnosed by using dyes to observe tear patterns, evaluation of the amount of tears on the front of the eye and from review of your symptoms. Treatment may include artificial tears; eye drops for treating allergies; and/or punctal plugs inserted in the tear drainage canals.
Eye Diseases; Cataracts, Glaucoma, Diabetes
CATARACTS: The natural lens in the eye gradually becomes less clear as we get older. When opacities develop in the lens and the lens gets too hazy, vision will be impaired. Our office can diagnose and manage cataract care. When the cataract affects the vision to the extent that you cannot read or see distant objects comfortably, we will recommend cataract surgery. Our office co-manages with cataract specialists that are proven experts in cataract surgery. Cataract surgery can provide you with a bright new world of vision.
GLAUCOMA: Glaucoma gradually destroys the optic nerve tissue in the back of the eye. The greatest danger of glaucoma stems from the fact that the disease is painless and without obvious symptoms until significant damage has occurred. The most common cause is from pressure being too high inside the eye, but vascular disease and other diseases can also cause glaucoma. We always monitor for glaucoma during routine eye examinations. Tests include checking the pressure of the eye, screening for peripheral vision defects and analyzing the appearance of the optic nerve. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, we typically prescribe medications that lower the eye pressure. Most forms of glaucoma are successfully treated with eye drops. Laser treatments and eye surgery are secondary treatments that offer alternative ways to treat more advanced glaucoma.
DIABETES: Diabetic patients should have a dilated retinal examination each year. Laser treatments have proven to slow the progression of retinal eye disease for many patients. Diabetes often stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in the back of the eye, which ultimately leak and damage the retina. If this condition is discovered early, laser treatment can destroy these vessels. We have the latest instruments used to detect changes in the back of the eye. If we discover advancing diabetic eye disease that can be treated or needs further evaluation, we will refer you for consultation and further testing to a board certified retinal specialist.
Vision Therapy
Vision therapy is positive reinforcement for someone suffering from a vision disorder. It is useful for both children and adults.
One in four children has vision problems that are significant enough to affect academic performance. The standard 20/20 eye chart, although very effective, still lacks the ability to measure near vision, depth perception, hand-eye coordination and other visual skills.
In Vision Therapy, Dr. Gurbal and April will prescribe and monitor the progress of specific activities that can improve eye-teaming skills, focusing ability and eye alignment.
This therapy is also used for adults who suffer from computer vision syndrome and visual disturbances such as a stroke.
For more information, visit any of these websites or call our office.
What is Vision Therapy?
Definitions of Vision Therapy; Visual Therapy; Vision Training; Self-help Eye Exercises; Orthoptics; Bates Method, etc.
Browse through a National Catalog with Hundreds of Vision Therapy Testimonials written by Parents, Children, Educators, and Adult Patients.
Laser Vision Correction
Most people with vision correction issues are wanting to know more about LASIK and whether it is right for them. Here is a brief description of the procedure;
A flap is surgically cut in the cornea and gently folded back. An Excimer Laser is used to reshape the cornea into a flatter shape (this is much like a contact lens corrects vision by forming a new shape on the cornea). The flap is then put back in place, acting like a natural bandage. The healing process is quick and the discomfort level is quite low.
People will often say that they did not feel anything, and could see well the very first day. Most people have improved vision in 24-48 hours, but it must be noted that each person will heal at a different rate. Vision, although greatly improved immediately after surgery, often continues to improve for some weeks, even months.
LASIK is not for everyone. People's eyes are different so even though you may have had a friend who has had LASIK, it may not be the best course of treatment for you. If you are interested in laser vision correction, we will be happy to guide you in picking the right surgeon, procedure and laser appropriate for you.
After the procedure, we take great care to monitor your eyes and adjust your medication for the best possible results.
Low Vision Services
People who have lost eyesight due to injuries or eye disease need special types of products to help them function as independently as possible. We offer a full range of these products through our office. Our paraoptometric staff is trained to demonstrate the use of some of these devices. They range all the way from a simple hand magnifier to a closed circuit TV system.
In addition, we can direct those who have low vision problems to products that will help them carry on the day-to-day tasks that they need to perform. In some cases we can set up a program for the low vision patient with the National Library of Congress to receive "books on tapes", which is a service for the blind.
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