What is Ophthalmology?

Ophthalmology is the medical specialty concerned with the anatomy, function, and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care -- providing the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to complex and delicate eye surgery.  

Some ophthalmologists choose to train in a special area of eye care, such as glaucoma or pediatric ophthalmology. This area is called a subspecialty. Many ophthalmologists also devote time to scientific research, seeking the causes of and cures for various eye diseases and vision problems.     

Ophthalmologists at Affinity
Scott H. Petermann, M.D.
Alan Glen Peaslee O.D., M.S.
Mark Moore, O.D.

Tour Our New Eye Care Facility in Valdosta...
Spacious lobbies, advanced technology for complete eye care, board-certified physicians and a friendly, well-trained staff - what more could you ask for from Affinity's newest location? Take a photo tour of our new eye care facility, the Valdosta office of Dr. Scott Petermann, where our permanent, state-of-the-art LASIK machine steals the show!
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Read the online journal...
Follow a real patient’s on-line journal as she prepares for her LASIK procedure by Dr. Scott Petermann with Affinity Health Group; from the time she takes her contacts out through her final post procedure appointment, read about her experience.
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Laser Vision Correction is Available at Affinity
Laser Eye Surgery is now available through Affinity Health Group in Tifton, Valdosta and Douglas. Area residents now have the convenience of less travel time: the initial consultation, pre-op and follow up appointments are in Tifton, Valdosta or Douglas. The procedure is currently performed at our Valdosta location. LASIK, the preferred form of laser vision correction, improves nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism with very little down time.

Dr. Scott Petermann, Affinity’s board-certified ophthalmologist offers the LASIK procedure without the hassle of repeated out of town trips. Dr. Petermann is a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston Salem and completed his residency at Emory in Atlanta. For more information about how this procedure greatly improves vision or to schedule a consultation, call (229)391-4509 or (229)391-4100.

Click here for the answers to frequently asked questions about Laser Vision Correction.

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Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation: A New Weapon in the Fight Against Glaucoma
Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) is an exciting development in the treatment of many
types of glaucoma. ECP is performed on an outpatient basis and is most frequently
done in conjunction with cataract surgery.
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