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Thomas Eye Center Moves to New Office
September 12, 2007
Thomas Eye Center of Athens recently moved into their new office at 1077 Baxter Street, which is adjacent to their previous location. In addition to undergoing an exterior facelift, the office space has been expanded and updated.
After a year of remodeling, the eye center has doubled in size to accommodate for business growth. Several companies were involved in the design, including Danielsville contractor Whitsel Construction Services, Inc. EyeDesigns, located in Pennsylvania, was responsible for the new layout of the facility, which includes the eye wear dispensary division. Bravada Interiors of Athens provided new décor for the office to complete the aesthetic renovations.
In addition to surface improvements, Thomas Eye also upgraded their technology. New computer systems have been installed, and each exam room has new optical equipment. Thomas Eye Center plans to introduce the Zeiss GDx glaucoma exam this month, a revolutionary new tool which allows doctors to discover glaucoma earlier and more accurately. The new, upscale eyewear center has more than 600 frames in stock from such designers as Coach, Nautica, Nike, Vera Wang, Vera Bradley, Nine West, Ooh La La Des Paris, Giorgio Armani, Flexon, Aspex, XXL, Silhouette, Izod, Kenneth Cole, Sean John, Calvin Klein, Tura, BCBG Maxazaria, Maui Jim, Saks 5th Avenue, Juicy Couture and Prodesign. For children, we have X-games, Vera Bradley, Jalapenos and Disney.
Dr. Stuart J. Thomas has been providing ocular health care at Thomas Eye Center since 1984. He is a graduate of both the University of Georgia and the Southern College of Optometry. Dr. Stuart Thomas is a long-standing member of the American Optometric Association and the Georgia Optometric Association, and has also served as president on the Southern Council of Optometrists and the Georgia Optometric Association.
Ellen Goad, a licensed Dispensing Optician, has been Thomas Eye Center’s Practice Manager since 1998. She has extensive experience in the ophthalmic field and has worked with several vision specialists in the Athens area. She is a member of the Optician’s Association of Georgia, the American Board of Optometry and the National Contact Lens Examiners. In addition, she has been a lecturer for the American Heart Association.
Thomas Eye Center is a well-known optometry practice in Athens, having served the community since 1951. Founded by Dr. Gerald Thomas, the practice is dedicated to the delivery of excellent eye health care and to providing the latest trends in optical merchandise, including frames, lenses and contact lenses. Thomas Eye Center provides complete vision analysis including eye examinations, ocular disease screenings and the treatment of ocular conditions, as well as prescriptions and glasses and contact lens fittings. For more information or to arrange for an appointment, contact the Thomas Eye Center at 706.549.7757 or visit their website at ThomasEyeCenter.com.