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Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events in our Athens, GA Vision Center.

Are You Cleaning Your Contact Lenses Correctly? Find Out Here

Contact lens hygiene plays a critical role in eye health and vision clarity. This guide highlights proper cleaning steps, common mistakes to avoid, and when to seek help. Our practice offers expert guidance and contact lens services to help patients wear lenses safely and comfortably.

3 Reasons to Shop Local for Eye Care in Athens

Supporting local optometry services ensures high-quality eye care, personalized attention, and access to top eyewear brands. At Five Points Eye Care, patients receive expert care tailored to their vision needs.

Winter Dry Eye: How to Keep Your Eyes Comfortable This Season

Winter weather can cause dry, irritated eyes due to cold air, wind, and indoor heating. Five Points Eye Care in Athens, GA, offers expert tips and treatments to help keep your eyes comfortable all season long.

New Year, New Benefits: Maximize Your Eye Care in 2025

Start 2025 with clear vision by maximizing your renewed benefits for eye care. Schedule an exam, update your eyewear, and explore advanced treatments with the latest technology at Five Points Eye Care.

Important Recall Notice: Systane Ultra PF Eye Drops & Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.25%

A popular brand of eye drops, Systane Ultra PF, is being recalled across the country because of a possible fungal contamination. Here’s what you need to know and do: Why the Recall? Alcon Laboratories, the maker of these eye drops, found fungus inside a sealed vial after a customer complaint....

Dr. Nadine Forche: Providing Eye Care for Uninsured Patients in Georgia

Dr. Nadine Forche offers essential eye care to uninsured patients through the Athens Wellness Clinic Vision Clinic. Partnering with Prevent Blindness Georgia, she provides free exams, diagnoses, and prescriptions, helping those in need access vital vision care.

Boost Your Child’s Grades with Vision Therapy

Vision therapy can play a crucial role in improving your child's academic performance by addressing visual issues that impact learning. Help your child achieve their full potential with personalized vision therapy designed to enhance their visual skills and boost their grades.

A Diabetic Eye Disease Success Story

Dr. Nadine Humen Forche, Co-Owner and Optometrist Five Points Eye Care Diabetes is a disease that affects all parts of a person’s body but can have devastating effects on the eyes. In 2019, about 11% of the United States population or 37.3 million people were diabetic and 8.5 million of...

Elevate Through Education

Dr Nadine wrote the following article for the Georgia Optometric Association's (GOA) September newsletter.

Why Eye Exams Are the Key to Your Child’s Academic Success

Regular eye exams are crucial for your child's academic success, as up to 80% of learning involves visual tasks. Ensure your child has the clear vision needed for a successful school year by scheduling an eye exam today.

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