July Newsletter

A couple of months ago, I started the dreaded project of cleaning out the garage. My intent was to rid myself of all useless items thus making room for the new. As I carefully inspected the old Nintendo games, children’s golf clubs, paint that I would never use, even toys that I guess I was saving for nostalgia purposes, you name it, I began to get a little overwhelmed. Suddenly, my trash transformed into timeless treasures. Memories of yesteryear! My painter came by and really made me think about life. He began to pan through the items as though they were treasures. I relented and gave him most of the items knowing how much he would appreciate them. Sometimes in life, we view people in a different light if they dress a little shabbily, if they can’t speak as well as we do, if they are elderly and may not be able to be as mobile and healthy as we’d like them to be, people may not be as smart as we’d like them to be but, always remember to “Always find Treasure even in Trash”. To put it another way, my mother always said, “What’s one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Think about it, a trash man gets to know every person on their route through their trash. Elderly people and pets have an unconditional love of life and are always full of infinite wisdom. Wisdom is after all an asset and if you can pass it on, the gift is always in the giving.

Have a great Day!
Eddie W. Harris, MD

What causes dark circles under your eyes?
Dark circles are most often caused by allergies, lack of sleep, illness or are hereditary. If eating a balanced diet, sleeping regularly and reducing caffeine doesn’t help, use a concealer that is 1-2 shades lighter than your foundation for a quick fix. If that does not help, contact Dr.Harris as the problem may be within the eye.

Camp Creek Medical Center once again welcomes Dr.Lisa Perry-Gilkes our resident ENT.
Welcome to Dr.Lisa Perry-Gilkes and her terrific staff at Polaris Medical Group (ENT) located in suite 312. If you are in need of an Ear, Nose and Throat physician, this is the doctor and staff to visit. All of us at the Creek are so happy you are here to expand on our ever increasing variety of specialties.

Many of my patients have lived with this tissue growth over the eye for a number of years assuming it was a birth mark and that there was no medical treatment for this. What exactly are PTERYGIA?

PTERYGIA are wedge or wing shaped growths of benign fibrous tissue with blood vessels (fibrovascular) located on the surface of the sclera. In severe cases, PTERYGIA may grow onto the eye’s cornea and interfere with vision.

Signs and Symptoms-Many people with PTERYGIA do not experience signs or symptoms or even require treatment. On occasions, PTERYGIA may become swollen and give one the feeling that there is a foreign body in the eye.

Treatment depends on the size and the symptoms it causes. Dr. Harris may prescribe a mild steroid or surgical removal may be necessary.

If surgery it required, it will last approximately 30 minutes. You will be required to wear a patch and know that you can return to work within a few days.

Unfortunately, PTERYGIA return at a 3% and 40% rate of recurrence. There are two ways to prevent regrowth. One is called autologous conjunctival autografting where the surgeon may suture or glue a piece of surface eye tissue onto the affected area.

There is also a drug that slows the metabolic processes contributing to tissue growth called mitrocmycin that your ophthalmologist may use. Steroid drops may be recommended for several weeks to decrease the swelling and prevent regrowth.

http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/pinguecula.htm

Ladies, It’s here! The formula you have been waiting for to give you LONGER, FULLER, DARKER eyelashes. PREMIER EYE PHYSICIANS starting August 1, 2009 will be offering a new formula called LATISSE. To introduce it to all the patients who desire the new look, Premier will be offering the formula at 20% less than pharmacy prices. What a steal ! It’s all natural and will save you time and money from having them placed on at the salon and will not affect your already existing lashes.

Check out the website www.Latisse.com

Premier Eye Physicians would like to introduce you to Ms. Jennifer Washington. Ms. Washington is a California transplant. Unfortunately once she left, California went broke. What a coincidence... Just joking!

Fortunately since 1999, Jennifer became an insurance Sales Agent and a registered representative since 2000, here in Atlanta.

Currently a broker with Mass Mutual, her insurance products include life, disability, long term and health insurance. One excellent feature that Jennifer has is that she has a selling agreement with other major insurance companies thus, allowing her to shop the market for products that best meet the individual or business owner’s needs and budget. Her specialty is to DESIGN and implement strategic insurance and financial products for individuals and small businesses

Looking for a tailor made insurance plan?? Call Jennifer Washington!
100 Ashford Center North, Suite 250
Atlanta, Georgia 30338

Phone: 404 310-3592
Email: Jenn.wash@yahoo.com

July- Vision benefits available under Medicaid.- As of October, 2006, Children under the (EPSDT) program, Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Program under the Medicaid Auspices offer the following: For children under 21

A free eye exam
Eyeglass frames
Lenses

Each state will determine the frequency to which these services are accessed. Medicaid will also provide Glaucoma screening and will cover the cost of Cataract surgery, doctor care and possible hospital stays. Check with your state’s local Medicaid plan.