Edwards Eye Care Utilizes Advanced Retinal Imaging Technology

When starting our practice, Edwards Eye Care in Hickory Flat, we knew that it would be important to go above and beyond to give our patients the best eye care experience possible. To this end, we sought out some of the latest technology available to deliver superior patient care, such as the optomap retinal imaging technology. Now residents of Cherokee and North Fulton have access to fast, non-invasive, painless and comfortable technology that gives a broad view of the back of the eye; something no other device is capable of doing. The images provide our eye care team with information on numerous diseases that affect not only a patient’s eyes and sight but his or her overall health including cancer, hypertension, retinal detachment, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy; which is the leading cause of blindness. Preventative eye care has never been more critical than it is today, because regular eye screenings play a vital role in preventing loss of sight and detecting systemic disease. A comprehensive eye exam, including an optomap retinal imaging test, can aid in the early-diagnosis of potential problems for people of all ages, including young children. Eyes have been referred to as the ‘window’ to a patient’s overall health and can reveal conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer. At Edwards Eye Care we are committed to improving the health of our patients, encouraging regular eye exams and making the eye examination process a pleasant experience. By offering our patients advanced retinal imaging technology like the optomap, we can meet those objectives and potentially drive patients to earlier diagnoses and improved overall patient health. The optomap retinal imaging test, is a patient friendly, quick and comfortable exam which captures and analyzes an image of virtually the entire retina in a quarter of a second. It takes only minutes to perform and allows the patient to view their retinal image with the doctor during the exam while also providing an annual permanent record for comparisons, tracking and diagnosing potential issues. The optomap retinal imaging technology has received worldwide recognition as an important eye care diagnostic instrument and was also recently featured on “The Doctors” program. For more information on how to take advantage of the opportunity to have optomap retinal imaging at your next comprehensive eye exam please call Edwards Eye Care at 770-479-0222 or request an appointment online at www.EdwardsEyeCare.com.

Modern Eye Care, Old Fashioned Service

My wife Anne and I are thrilled to have opened our new eye clinic this month – Edwards Eye Care- in beautiful Cherokee County. After practicing optometry in the metro Atlanta area for the past five years, we had been searching to find the perfect community to start our own eye care practice. Little did we know that the perfect area would turn out to be just a few miles from our family in Woodstock, Georgia. We are now settling in to our new eye care office in Hickory Flat and are truly excited about the future of our practice in this growing area. When we began talking about the vision for our practice, we knew that we wanted to be in a family friendly environment where we could make a positive impact on the community. While we do provide quality eye care services and products, we know our job is not complete until all our patients know the importance of annual comprehensive eye care in order to maintain proper vision and overall health. The comprehensive eye exam is so important because through routine visits eye doctors are able to diagnose an eye disease such as glaucoma or macular degeneration in its early stages to save vision, or even pick up on a systemic condition like diabetes or hypertension through viewing the retina which can in some cases save lives. As a secondary emphasis of our practice, we knew that giving patients a comfortable experience within our eye care office would be important to alleviate anxiety that can sometimes accompany a visit to any doctor. To this end, we designed our practice to incorporate comfortable elements of the home environment in order to put our patients at ease when coming to our office. As you walk in you will notice traditional craftsman architectural elements that complement our large selection of designer eyewear within our optical. When entering the exam rooms, a patient will notice the newest technology available to monitor proper eye health, such as the Optomap Retinal Camera, which takes a wide view image of the inside of the eye. These elements were all carefully thought out to provide our patients with the best eye care experience available. We are excited to have found the right community for our family and our practice. We look forward to serving the eye care needs for residents of Woodstock, Canton and the surrounding Northside area for years to come. Thank you for your support and we look forward to meeting your family soon. For more information on our practice or to schedule your next eye examination please call 770-479-0222 or visit www.EdwardsEyeCare.com.

Edwards Eye Care Opening Soon!

Coming very soon! Annie and I are excited to announce the opening of our own eye care practice on Monday October 15, 2012 in Woodstock, Georgia. We would like to give a huge thank you to all those that have helped us along the way. We are very excited to offer comprehensive eye care services and products to the residents of Woodstock, Canton, and surrounding areas. To find out more information about our office please visit http://edwardseyecare.com/ or call 770-479-0222 to schedule your next eye care appointment. We are now scheduling patients for mid October and beyond. You can also follow our practice for updates and exclusive offers on facebook at www.facebook.com/edwardseyecare.