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New Procedure Aims To Save Vision Of Children With Eye Cancer
Article Date: 07 May 2010
An ophthalmologist at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is implanting radioactive discs in the eyes of children with a rare cancer in an attempt to save their vision and their eyes. J. William Harbour, MD, is one of only a few doctors nationwide to use the approach for treating a rare, childhood eye cancer, called retinoblastoma.

The Immune System, More Than Meets The Eye?
Article Date: 06 May 2010
For some years now a small group of scientists have been pioneering a revolutionary idea that the vertebrate immune system could have a role in the regulation of iron in the body. And now, a work soon to be published in the journal Immunology, shows that human lymphocytes (white blood cells) actually produce hepcidin, the most important protein in the regulation of iron levels in the body.

Article Date: 05 May 2010
You can't change the back of your eye so it definitely is a proof positive method of identification," said Dr. Proctor. "Use of retinal scanning as a means of identification has been around for awhile; technology has now caught up with the idea and advanced computerization including database availability can make this a reality."

Article Date: 04 May 2010
"There is an urban legend that blind people have better smell than the sighted. We are proving this to be false," says Maurice Ptito, a professor at the Universit de Montral School of Optometry and Beaulieu-Lefebvre's thesis director. "However, the blind do set themselves apart when it comes to cognitive efforts."

Dr. Dixon is a graduate of Asbury College and UAB School of Optometry. He has been in practice for 20 years and specializes in contact lenses of all types. He uses state-of-the-art technology to offer the latest in contact lens designs. He prescribes bifocals, torics (for astigmatism) and offers Ortho-K which reduces myopia while you sleep! He has an interest in ministering to the people of Guatemala and has traveled there 7 times to provide eyecare for the poor. He is a song-writer and musician and the father of 3 children.

Dr. Paul Smith, optometrist, has been in practice for 5 years. He is a Perry native and a graduate of Southern College of Optometry. He and his family reside in Perry. He provides comprehensive eyecare to our patients and prescribes all types of contact lenses. He is committed to high standards of patient care.

We would like to welcome you to our Optometry practice located in Perry, Ga. The Optical professionals at our practice provide each patient with quality eyecare and vision solutions and exceptional customer service. Dr Dixon and his Optometric staff are experienced in all areas of eye health and vision care. Advanced Eyecare Center offers a wide range of services including professional computer assisted eye exams, diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease and injury, complete contact lens services including all specialty lens products, co-management for laser and cataract surgeries, and frame styling to compliment your lifestyle. Outside prescriptions are welcome. We are proud to of

SANDRIA SNYDER is a Licensed Dispensing Optician. She ABO certified and certified by the National Contact Lens Examiners. She is the former manager of National Vision Optical Center on Robins AFB, with 11 years of experience in the ophthalmic field. Sandria can answer any of your questions concerning frame styling and selection as well as premium lens materials and options such as progressives, transitions, and non-glare coatings. DAVID MCLEOD is an ABO certified optician with 26 years experience. He has been with the practice for 6 years and can answer any questions you may have about frame selection and available lens materials. He is a graduate of Gadsdsen State College, the US Ar