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  • Dr. Hawes' Radio Interview
  • January 27, 2010

    Listen to Dr. Joe Turner and Dr. Robert Hawes discuss the field of Family Medicine Thursday, January 28th at 8:30 AM on WTIF (107.5 FM). Dr. Hawes, a board-certified physician, is in new to Affinity Health Group and has practiced medicine for over 13 years.

  • We've Been Voted Into the Top 3!
  • January 26, 2010

    The preliminary votes are in for the "Best of South Georgia" contest, and The Eye Center has been chosen as one of the top three businesses in the "best place to have your eyes checked" and "best customer service" categories. The second phase of voting begins Sunday, January 31st to determine who will be named the winner. We are very appreciative to be in the top three and would like to thank everyone who voted. Please vote once more if you think The Eye Center deserves to be named the best!

     

  • It's Time to Vote
  • January 15, 2010

     Cast your vote for The Eye Center in the Valdosta Daily Times "Best of South Georgia" contest. Voting ends January 20th! 

  • New Resolutions
  • January 5, 2010

     A new year brings us all endless possibilities and promise. Improved health and taking better care of oneself always seems to rank high on the list of New Year resolutions, so make a yearly eye exam part of that list since it is an integral part of your overall health. 

  • New Resolutions
  • January 5, 2010

    A new year brings us all endless possibilities and promise. Improved health and taking better care of oneself always seems to rank high on the list of New Year resolutions, so make a yearly eye exam part of that list since it is an integral part of your overall health.

  • Gift Certificates Available!
  • January 6, 2010

    Do you need a gift for an upcoming birthday, anniversary or other special occasion? Make gift giving easy and stress-free with an Aesthetic Center gift certificate! Choose from any of our services and products or simply specify a dollar amount. 

  • Over 40? Please get your eyes examined yearly.
  • December 8, 2009

    Don't wait until you begin to have symptoms. Visit your eye doctor yearly because early detection of vision threatening diseases like glaucoma is the key to successful treatment. 

  • 4 years!
  • November 30, 2009

    Seeing the world through blue colored lens....

  • $50 BOTOX Rebate Offer
  • November 12, 2009

    Now through December 31, 2009, The Aesthetic Center at Affinity is offering a $50 rebate on BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments as part of Allergan's charitable education campaign, Express Success. Express Success was created in appreciation for working women who have helped make BOTOX® Cosmetic the most popular physician-administered aesthetic treatment 7 years in a row. 

    Rebate offer valid through December 31, 2009. Please call us at 229-391-4150 for additional details. 

  • Making New Friends....
  • November 9, 2009

    DONT FORGET ABOUT BUSINESS AFTER HOURS! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH FROM 5 PM TO 7 PM AT THE EYE CENTER. 

  • Clinical Studies: Researching our future
  • October 22, 2009

    Did you know that Dr. Petermann and Dr. Peaslee have both participated in clinical trials here at the Eye Center?  Past trials that they have participated in include Dry Eye trial and Uveitis trial. We are currently participating with Alcon in a conjunctiviits study. Read more...

  • Off to Georgia (the old country)
  • October 19, 2009

    For the next few weeks I’ll be taking a break from LASIK, Bifocal and Astigmatism correcting contact lenses and technology to provide eye care in Georgia. Not this Georgia, here in the USA, but the country of Georgia, old Soviet Union Georgia. In addition to working in the Department of Ophthalmology at Affinity, I also serve in the Georgia Air National Guard. It is through the National Guard that I will be travelling to Georgia. Read more...

  • "Discount" Lasik
  • October 15, 2009

    Found a great article by Dr Lloyd on DISCOUNT LASIK,  thought you might like to read it.....

  • LASIK, The Final Frontier
  • October 15, 2009

    Believe it or not, lasik is now in its second decade, and tremendous advancements have been made.

  • Aesthetic Center Now Offering Massage Therapy
  • September 22, 2009

     We are pleased to announce the arrival of massage therapy at the Aesthetics Center! Choose from five types of massages, all administered by a licensed massage therapist. Sixty minute and ninety minute massages are available. Come relax and rejuvenate at The Aesthetics Center! Click here for more information. 

  • Visualize Yourself with Botox & Juvéderm Treatments
  • September 21, 2009

     Thinking about getting BOTOX or Juvéderm? Now you can get a virtual view of the "before and after" in just a few easy steps. Both the BOTOX Cosmetic and
    Juvéderm Web sites offer cool treatment visualizer tools that help give a glimpse of the potential results. 

News

  • Cast Your Vote in the Best of South Georgia Contest
  • February 1, 2010

    Attention all Eye Center fans....we need your vote! You've already shown tremendous support by helping us make it into the top three in the "Best of South Georgia" contest, and now we'd like to ask you to vote once more. Voting is now underway to determine who will receive the coveted "best of" title in each category. Log on to www.valdostadailytimes.com and enter The Eye Center at Affinity in the "best place to have your eyes checked" and "best customer service" categories. Contest ends February 10th, so cast your vote today if you think The Eye Center deserves to be named the best!

     

  • Dr. Brewer Joins The Eye Center
  • January 28, 2010

    Dr. Scott Petermann and the staff at The Eye Center at Affinity welcome Dr. Henry H. Brewer, III, board-certified optometrist, to the practice. Brewer, a graduate of The University of Alabama School of Optometry, is certified in the treatment and management of ocular disease as well as in pre- and post-operative care of refractive surgery patients. His special interests are in the areas of pediatric eye care and contact lenses. In addition to working in The Eye Center’s Valdosta and Tifton offices, Brewer will continue to see patients at the Wal-Mart on Norman Drive in Valdosta.

  • Dr. Brewer Joins The Eye Center
  • January 28, 2010

    Dr. Scott Petermann and the staff at The Eye Center at Affinity welcome Dr. Henry H. Brewer, III, board-certified optometrist, to the practice. Brewer, a graduate of The University of Alabama School of Optometry, is certified in the treatment and management of ocular disease as well as in pre- and post-operative care of refractive surgery patients. His special interests are in the areas of pediatric eye care and contact lenses. In addition to working in The Eye Center’s Valdosta and Tifton offices, Brewer will continue to see patients at the Wal-Mart on Norman Drive in Valdosta.  

  • Get the Latest Health News!
  • January 6, 2010

    Get the latest health news and updates each month on 107.5 WTIF. Tune in at 8:00 am on the third Thursday of each month and listen as Dr. Joe Turner and guest Affinity physician discuss topics related a specific field of medicine. 

  • Dr. Petermann Now Seeing Patients in Douglas
  • January 5, 2010

    The Eye Center is now seeing patients in Douglas the first Friday and third Thursday of each month at the Coffee Eye Clinic. If you'd like to make an appointment please call 229-244-2068, 229-391-4180 or 912-384-1840. We look forward to providing our services to the Coffee County community!

     

  • Dr. Petermann Now Seeing Patients In Douglas
  • February 19, 2010

    The Eye Center is now seeing patients in Douglas the first Friday and third Thursday of each month at the Coffee Eye Clinic. If you'd like to make an appointment please call 229-244-2068, 229-391-4180 or 912-384-1840. We look forward to providing our services to the Coffee County community! 

  • Tis the Season To Give...
  • November 22, 2009

    So why not reward yourself for being so good this year?! The Aesthetic Center at Affinity has treatments and products to rejuvenate your skin and help give your beauty a boost for the holidays. Come on…what are you waiting for? Take advantage of The Aesthetic Center’s special offer and become a dazzling Holiday Belle today!

    Place an order for an Obagi Skin Care system or book a service by December 31st and receive 20% off!

  • We've made a list and checked it twice...
  • November 22, 2009

    And we think you deserve something extra nice! Dr. Scott Petermann and the staff at The Eye Center at Affinity are offering you a special holiday treat.

    $500 off CustomVue LASIK

    Schedule your appointment today! And remember, sunglasses make great gifts…visit our Optical Shop for the latest in designer eyewear.


    *Some restrictions may apply. $250 is applied toward each eye for discount to total $500. Discount is valid on appointments scheduled by January 31, 2010. Must present a copy of this announcement or a newspaper ad to redeem offer. For further details, please call Karen Canada at 229-244-2068 or 229-391-4180.

     

  • Get Longer, Fuller Lashes with Latisse®
  • November 12, 2009

    We're sure you've seen the commercials with Brooke Shields promoting Latisse®. Now The Aesthetic Center at Affinity offers it to you! Latisse® is the first and only FDA-approved prescription treatment for inadequate or not enough eyelashes. It is designed to grow lashes longer, fuller and darker.

    Latisse® works by increasing the duration of the growth phase of the eyelash hair cycle as well as by increasing the number of hairs produced in this growth phase. Eyelash growth is a gradual process; therefore, most patients begin to notice a change around 8 weeks and see full results around week 16.

  • The Eye Center Welcomes Dr. Eric Kolisz
  • November 11, 2009

    Dr. Scott Petermann and the staff at The Eye Center at Affinity announce the addition of Eric Kolisz, O.D., to their eye care team.  Dr. Kolisz, a board-certified optometrist, received his training at the Indiana University School of Optometry. While he treats all types of eye conditions, his special interests lie in the areas of the management and treatment of ocular disease, bifocal/complex contact lens fittings, sports vision and surgical co-management. 

  • Dr. Eric Kolisz Joins The Eye Center at Affinity
  • November 10, 2009

    Dr. Scott Petermann and the staff at The Eye Center at Affinity announce the addition of Eric Kolisz, O.D., to their eye care team.  Dr. Kolisz, a board-certified optometrist, received his training at the Indiana University School of Optometry. 

  • Dr. Peaslee Touches Lives in Georgia
  • October 29, 2009

    The most touching moment of today came from one Georgian man in particular. This Gentleman came in complaining he could not see well. He had NEVER worn glasses! He held up spherical trial lenses, and the look on his face was a reminder of why we do this.  It was incredible!

    But it gets even better. I told him that we would probably not have glasses strong enough for him but that Donna would likely have something that would at least help. As it turns out, she had nearly his exact Rx, to include a +2.25 add. He put them on and looked around the room and out the window in total amazement at the leaves on trees, texture on the walls, ect... The glasses did not fit well and were sliding down his nose, so Donna took them to be adjusted. When she turned around, he was trying to wipe away tears so she would not see him crying in joy. These people of this country are wonderful, and they are such a joy to work with. 

    Click here to view my photo album! 

  • Dr. Peaslee Visits the Country of Georgia
  • October 26, 2009

     On October 26th, Dr. Alan Peaslee arrived at the Vaziani Training Area outside of Tblisi. For the next few weeks, he’ll be working with a Georgian optometrist to provide eye care to the people in the country of Georgia and its surrounding rural areas.

    For the first three days, Peaslee and his team will travel into the rural Georgian village of Dmanisi to treat patients. From there, they will move on to the mountain valley villages. The final stop will be in Akhalsikhe.

    While the team will not be performing LASIK or fitting contact lenses, they do have 1,000 pairs of adaptive eyewear on hand.

  • Take Control of Acne Today!
  • September 30, 2009

    The Aesthetic Center at Affinity has a variety of treatments available for acne prone skin. Whether your case is minor or severe, we can find a solution that is right for you. Take control of your acne through one of the following treatments:

    • HydroDots™ Hydrocolloid Blemish Therapy Discs
    • Silk Peel with Infusion
    • Salicylic Acid Chemical Peel
    • Obagi Clenziderm M.D

  • New TV Campaign is Launched
  • September 21, 2009

    The Eye Center has launched a brand new TV campaign that will air on targeted cable networks in the Valdosta and Tifton markets. Included in the commercial are staff members, family members and patients. Our current campaign tag line is "See the Difference"; therefore, we went with a fun approach to letting people know about our LASIK, cataract and optical services. 

    The commercial will air until the first week of November. If you are in the Valdosta or Tifton area, keep an "eye" out for us on one of these cable networks: CNN, ESPN, FOX News, Lifetime, TBS, TNT, The Weather Channel, Food Network, USA, HGTV, TLC and Hallmark. Or, click here to view the video. 

  • Aesthetic Center Now Offering Massage Therapy
  • September 15, 2009

    The Aesthetics Center at Affinity is now offering massage therapy.  Massages are administered by a licensed massage therapist and include Swedish Massage, Deep Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Pregnancy Massage. 

  • Returning to the ReSTOR Platform
  • September 21, 2009

    Ophthalmologists are diagnosing and treating cataracts at an earlier stage and patients are living longer and expecting optimum visual performance. I started out as a comprehensive ophthalmologist 10 years ago, and then developed a referral network for cataract surgery. I currently do 20 to 30 cataract procedures a week between my three locations in South Georgia.

  • Full-time laser good news for South Georgians
  • May 7, 2009

    As LASIK surgery becomes a more popular way for correcting vision, the demand for the service in South Georgia has increased. Dr. Scott Petermann is meeting that demand. Petermann, an ophthalmologist with the Affinity Health Group, added his own laser to his Valdosta office in February 2007. Now, patients can choose to have all of their pre-operation and post-operation visits in Tifton or Valdosta while having their actual surgery in Valdosta. Previously, the laser used in the procedure was not available on a full-time basis - leaving little flexibility in scheduling.