Your Macon Optometrist - Nearest Optician in Macon, Georgia
Ensuring crisp and clear vision is only one part of first-rate eye care. In addition to testing visual acuity, our Macon eye doctors focus on the comprehensive and long-term health of your eyes and vision. Using the latest in optometric technology such as digital imaging, in our Macon office, we will inspect your eyes thoroughly with a comprehensive eye and vision assessment. Our optometric experts stay up to date with the rapid progress of medicine and technology, so you benefit from precise diagnoses and optimal treatments. Many common eye diseases, such as macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma, do not present symptoms until a late stage. For early detection and effective medical treatment of eye disease, visit our highly qualified and skilled eye doctor regularly for a comprehensive eye exam. Our opticians will be happy to help you with eyeglasses and contact lenses fitting.
We carry a large variety of top designer frames for both eyeglasses and sunglasses.
Pediatric eye care incorporates special techniques and technology to ensure accurate testing and help us accommodate young children.
Whether you wear daily, weekly or monthly disposables, or conventional (vial) lenses, check out our selection of lenses at Brown's Eye Center.
A comprehensive eye exam includes a number of tests and procedures to examine and evaluate the health of your eyes and the quality of your vision.
How do allergies directly affect the eyes?
Chronic allergies may lead to permanent damage to the tissue of your eye and eyelids. If left untreated, it may even cause scarring of the conjunctiva, the membrane covering the inner eyelid that extends to the whites of the eyes. Ocular allergies can make contact lens wear almost impossible and is one of the many causes of contact lens drop-out. Most common allergy medications will tend to dry out the eyes, and relying on nasal sprays containing corticosteroids can increase the pressure inside your eyes, causing other complications such as glaucoma.
What are the common symptoms of OCULAR allergies?
Excessive tearing, frequent eye rubbing, constant irritation especially in the corners of your eyes closest to the nose, lid swelling or puffy eyes, and red or pink eyes are some of the most common ocular allergy symptoms.
What is meant by the term allergic conjunctivitis? Is that the same as “pink eye”?
Allergic conjunctivitis is the clinical term of ocular inflammation of the lining or membrane of the eye, called the conjunctiva, caused by allergic reactions to substances. Although a patient may present with red or pink eyes from excess inflammation, the common term “pink eye”can signify a broad term of conditions and can be misleading, as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and other irritating substances can cause redness resembling a “pink eye.” Your eye doctor can differentiate between an allergy reaction and a true infection, which can lead to faster healing with proper treatments.
Our Designer Optical
LILLY PULITZER
RAY-BAN
LAMB
CARRERA
Macon, GA 31210
- Phone: 478-757-8600
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Saturday by appointment only.
If you experience loss of vision, double vision, swelling, infection or any eye emergency, contact us immediately for guidance. We’ll help you with the best treatment to prevent complications and promote long-lasting clear eyesight. We accept many insurance plans.
Please call our Macon eye care center at: 478-779-0053 for further instructions. Use your best judgment on urgency, if you feel the need to find the nearest emergency room.