Month: September 2015

Is your eye surgeon board-certified? Does it matter?

Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on September 25, 2015

Thanks to the age of information that puts limitless resources at our fingertips, most of us have the chance to research a doctor before becoming his or her patient. Last year, the Wall Street Journal highlighted the importance of medical credentials in the article, “How Qualified is your Doctor?” One proof of a cutting-edge surgeon is board-certification. This rigorous… Read More


MD training spotlight: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on September 18, 2015

Last week, we highlighted Flinders Centre for Ophthalmology, Eye, and Medical Research in Australia, where Dr. James Brooks, practice president and corneal disease specialist, received training. Today, we’ll look at one of the training locales of Dr. Cynthia P. Nix (also a corneal disease specialist)–the internationally-acclaimed, prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. Dr. Nix… Read More


MD training spotlight: Flinders Centre for Ophthalmology, Eye, and Vision Research

Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on September 10, 2015

Last week, we talked about why it matters where your doctor trained. Today, we’re spotlighting Flinders Centre for Ophthalmology, Eye, and Vision Research institute in Adelaide, Australia, where Dr. James Brooks, corneal disease specialist and president of West Georgia Eye Care Center, received his fellowship training. Flinders places special emphasis on programs in basic biomedical science,… Read More


It matters who you SEE: a few things to consider when selecting an Eye MD (ophthalmologist)

Posted by: West Georgia Eye Care Center in Frontpage Article on September 4, 2015

Choosing a doctor can be a life-or-death decision, but most people spend more time planning their next vacation than researching the credentials of their physician. From “Diagnosing you doctor: What should you know?” Web MD online article   Trust is a crucial aspect of medical care. Your eyes are intricate, delicate organs, and you want… Read More