Dr. Johnny Gayton, MD Contributing Author in Mastering Refractive IOLs: the Art and Science
February 28, 2009

Local Professional Wrestling Organization Recognized
Rampage Pro Wrestling Members Win Big In Georgia Wrestling’s 2008 Awards
February 28, 2009

Local Ophthalmologist Wins Deadlift Championships
December 15, 2008

Dr. Johnny Gayton Wins Six Titles at the WNPF World Powerlifting, Bench, Deadlift, and Powercurl Championships

Atlanta, Ga, November 22, 2008- Dr. Johnny Gayton added six new titles to his already impressive powerlifting record at the WNPF World Championships held in Atlanta on November 22. Dr. Gayton currently holds 9 state, 24 regional, 40 national, and 37 world powerlifting titles. His notable performance over the weekend earned him the 2008 WNPF Master Lifter of the Year, World Deadlift Championship Master's II 181 lb Equipped Division, World Deadlift Championship Master's II 181 lb Raw Division, World Deadlift Championship Open 181 lb Equipped Division, Lifetime Deadlift Championship Master's II 181 lb Equipped Division, and Lifetime Deadlift Championship Master's II 181 lb Equipped Division. Dr, Gayton was most honored to accept the Inspirational Lifter of the Year award.

Dr. Gayton is also the current RPW Cruiserweight wrestling champion. He is a strong believer in physical fitness and loves athletic competition. He will be hosting the WNPF Lifetime World Cup Powerlifting and WNPF World Record Breaker Championships at Johnny G's Fun Center, his family entertainment complex, on Feburary 7th and 8th in 2009. Strongman and fitness competitions will be held that same weekend.

The WNPF has been in existence for over twenty years. The organization prides itself in providing quality drug free events for all powerlifters from ages 9 years to 80+. WNPF also aims to offer a pleasant friendly and family oriented, well organized meets, and fair judging.

For more information on Dr. Gayton's powerlifting accomplishments visit his web page at www.myspace.com/jlgayton. For more information on the WNPF, log onto their website at www.wnpf.net.

Ribbon Cutting at Johnny G's Fun Center
December 15, 2008

Dr. Johnny Gayton and his youngest two children, Lydia and James, cut the ribbon officially opening Johnny G's Fun Center. Johnny G's is one of the largest indoor family entertainment centers in the state of Georgia. It offers custom birthday parties, go-karts, laser tag, jumpers, video games, and live events.

Gayton Wins 7 First Place Medals at AAU World Championships at Disney World
December 15, 2008

On October 6th Dr. Johnny Gayton, a well known Georgia eye surgeon, fulfilled a lifelong dream. He had dreamed of winning a world title since he was a small child. The 51 year old physician had shocked the powerlifting world this year by going undefeated in multiple meets setting numerous records and winning many events. He won 42 national titles earlier this year which qualified him for 4 world championship events. The first was the Southern Powerlifting Federation world championships in Gatlinburg on October 6th. He won 12 events including the 165 pound open title. Open means that it is open to every age category.

Six short days later he was at it again competing in the prestigious AAU world championships at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Orlando. Most powerlifters avoid competing in meets so close together. Dr. Gayton relished the opportunity to compete in such a respected event. "I would have done it on one day's rest, if I had to" he stated. This meet was different from most of his meets for he had to lift without protective equipment. The only supportive equipment allowed was his well worn leather weightlifting belt. Gayton surprised himself by setting records with every lift and winning all 7 of the events that he entered. His large smile wiped away much of the fatigue from a tough day of competing. Gayton wore a Warner Robins Little League world championship shirt at both events. While he doesn't consider it a lucky shirt, he uses it to help motivate him. "If those boys could win a world title for our great nation, I felt I could too. Besides us baby boomers are not ready to be put out to pasture just yet." And win he did, Gayton has now won all 19 events that he has competed in. With 2 more world meets and 1 national meet to go in 2007, he could have to enlarge his trophy room. However, he is the first to tell you that this is not about trophies. "It is about doing the best you can do at whatever you undertake and challenging yourself to do better."

2008 Started Out With a Bang for Middle Ga's Powerlifting Eye Surgeon, Dr. Johnny Gayton
December 15, 2008

2008 has started out with a bang for Middle Ga's powerlifting eye surgeon, Dr. Johnny Gayton. On January 22 he taught a standing room only course in Hawaii dealing with techniques that he has developed to improve the results of cataract surgery. He immediately flew to Utah, where he was named "speaker of the day" for his talk on enabling cataract patients to see better without glasses following surgery.

Eyesight Associates' results with improving vision have been so good that he is scheduled to speak in China, Greenville, Miami, Vegas, and at Niagra Falls over the next few weeks. You might think because of such a busy schedule lecturing and taking care of patients, he has let the weightlifting slide. Nothing could be further from the truth. On February 9 in Warner Robins he broke 2 GA state deadlift records and won 2 first place trophies. "It sure was exciting to pull 2 records with family and friends there to support me," he stated. For more information please contact Leslie Sanneman at 478-922-5015.

Rampage Wrestling event at Johnny G's in Warner Robins, GA
December 15, 2008

At last night's Rampage Wrestling event at Johnny G's in Warner Robins, GA the crowd was cheering and the building was rocking. Dr. Johnny Gayton entered the ring after the third match and challenged "Hot Like Lava" team member Shaun Banks to enter the ring. Dr. Gayton confronted Shaun about his efforts in intentionally injure his left shoulder preventing him from entering the powerlifting world championship qualifying event held last weekend. Banks began taunting Gayton and them charged him. Dr. Gayton moved and Banks hit the turnbuckle. Gayton then used his powerlifting experience to hoist Banks up on his shoulders and administer a hard Samoan drop. That was quickly followed with the "People's elbow." Gayton evidently was ready for a confrontation for he pulled a tube of red lipstick and smeared it on Banks face. He scooted out of the ring and anounced to the crowd, "That is what lipstick on a pig really looks like." Rampage Professional Wrestling is featured live every Sunday at 4:00 at Johnny G's.

Local Family Entertainment Center Charity Event a Success.
December 15, 2008

Johnny G's Fun Center and Rampage Pro Wrestling donate funds to Ronald McDonald House

Warner Robins, Ga, Oct 26, 2008- On Sunday, October 26 Johnny G's Fun Center and the Rampage Pro Wrestling Organization hosted the annual Nickolas Jason Massengale memorial card. A large portion of the proceeds benefited the Ronald McDonald House.

The event was dedicated to Nickolas Jason Massengale, the infant son of RPW superstar Jason Cross. Nickolas died from Hypoplastic left heart disease, a congenital heart defect. The Ronald McDonald House at Egleston Children's Hospital kindly provided the Massengale family with support while Nickolas was hospitalized.

Over 200 guests came to support the cause. In addition to the live wrestling matches, visitors also enjoyed the everyday attractions offered at Johnny G's such as go-karts, mini golf, arcade games, party rooms, and large soft play area. Orion Bishop became the first ever RPW Heavyweight champion on this card by upsetting Warner Robins own A.J. Steele.

RPW is Georgia's newest independent professional wrestling organization and will welcome former world champion and Warner Robins hero Ron Simmons to the ring on November 9th at 4pm.

For more information call 478-329-8002

Wrestling Superstar, Ron Simmons, Returns to Warner Robins
December 15, 2008

Johnny G's Fun Center and Rampage Pro Wrestling Welcomed Former Heavyweight Champion and Warner Robins Native Ron Simmons

Warner Robins, Ga, November 09, 2008- On Sunday, November 29, Johnny G's Fun Center and the Rampage Pro Wrestling Organization welcomed wrestling superstar Ron Simmons to their weekly card. Simmon's joined Dr. Johnny Gayton and A.J. Steele to face all three members of Hot Like Lava in a six man tag match. Simmons powerfully slammed Shaun Banks into the mat and tagged in Dr. Gayton. The match ended when Gayton, pinned Cruiserweight Champion, Shaun Banks. As a result of this win Gayton will face Banks for the Cruiserweight title this Sunday at Johnny G's.

In other action, Orion Bishop retained the RPW Heavyweight Championship Title by defeating Bull Buchannon. Frankie Valentine overpowered Kyle Mathews and Sal Rinauro defeated JRod. Vordell Walker and Kodiak were victorious in the tag team grudge match against Jason Cross and Lance Christian.

Nearly 300 guests witnessed the exciting action. In addition to the live wrestling matches, visitors also enjoyed the everyday attractions offered at Johnny G's such as go-karts, mini golf, arcade games, party rooms, and large soft play area.

RPW is Georgia's newest independent professional wrestling organization and the hottest entertainment ticket in middle Georgia. Live matches are held every Sunday at Johnny G's at 4pm. For more information call 478-329-8002

Eyesight Associates Treats Cataracts With FIRST and ONLY Lens Implant
September 23, 2005

Approved by the FDA to Improve Functional Vision in Older Adults
Warner Robins, Georgia, September 23, 2005—Dr. Johnny L. Gayton, MD of Eyesight Associates recently used the latest advanced intraocular lens technology to help patients receiving cataract surgery here in Middle Georgia.  The TECNIS™ intraocular lens (IOL) has been FDA-approved to improve functional vision and contrast sensitivity.  This may provide a meaningful safety benefit for older drivers and for those with whom they share the road and could also improve safety for other life situations under low visibility conditions.
Cataract surgery involves removing the clouded natural lens of the eye (the cataract) and replacing it with an artificial lens implant.  It is the most common surgical procedure in the world with 14 million procedures performed each year.  The TECNIS™ lens implant was designed with a patented modified prolate surface to correct lost vision from the cataract, and restore the balance between the cornea of the eye and the new artificial lens to provide vision more like that of a 20-year-old person with a healthy cornea and healthy natural lens.  “The TECNIS™ lens implant can provide many post-cataract surgery patients with safer, sharper vision,” said Dr. Gayton. “For my patients with cataracts, losing the ability to drive or drive safely, especially at night, is of great concern. Many people in their 60s or 70s are still very active and want to drive, go out at night, or see clearly to read or watch TV. The TECNIS™ lens provides a quality of vision that can help them achieve those goals.”   Clinical studies have shown that a loss of functional vision when driving in low light conditions can make it more difficult to detect objects and road markings. The TECNIS™ lens is the FIRST and ONLY IOL approved by the FDA to improve functional vision.

1 Studies presented to the FDA reported that, in a night driving simulator test, the TECNIS™ lens provided a 45-foot advantage in detection and identification of a pedestrian hazard compared to a traditional lens implant.

2 At 55 mph, this translates into an additional half second to take evasive action, stop, or lessen the effect of impact. By comparison, the third rear brake light, now required by law on all automobiles, provided only one-third of a second in additional braking time.

3 A study by the Potomac Institute used economic modeling to show that improved driving performance, such as provided by the functional vision improvement with the TECNIS™ lens, could translate into substantial reduced costs in automobile accidents that could reach millions of dollars per year.

The TECNIS™ Intraocular Lens is made by Advanced Medical Optics (AMO), Inc. of Santa Ana, California. AMO is a global medical device leader focused on the discovery and delivery of innovative vision technologies that optimize quality of life for people of all ages.

1.      Packer M, Fine IH, Hoffman RS, Piers PA. Improved functional vision with a modified prolate intraocular lens. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2004; 30:986-992.
2.      Package insert. TECNIS™ Foldable Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens. Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. 3.      McBride DK, Matson W. Assessing the significance of optically produced reduction in braking response time: possible impacts on automotive safety among the elderly. Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. April 1, 2003.

TECNIS is a trademark of Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
TECNIS™ foldable intraocular lenses are indicated for primary implantation for the visual correction of aphakia in adults in whom a cataractous lens has been removed by phacoemulsification. The lenses are intended to be placed in the capsular bag. Rx Only. Precautions: Do not resterilize the lens; do not soak or rinse the lens with any solution other than sterile saline solution; do not store the lens in direct sunlight. Warnings: Surgeons should consider the risk/benefit ratio for adults with preoperative ocular pathology, including but not limited to inflammation, distorted eye and microbial infection. Adverse Events: Adverse events that have been documented as having occurred following intraocular lens implantation include, but are not limited to, corneal edema, iritis, lens dislocation, hyphema, macular edema and retinal detachment. For a complete listing of precautions, warnings and adverse events, refer to the package insert or www.TECNISIOL.com.
The TECNIS™ intraocular lens (Z9000) is produced under at least one of the following U.S. Letters Patent Nos.: 5,104,590; 5,444,106; 6,007,747; 6,609,793; and 6,705,729. Likewise patents pending and foreign equivalents are available upon request.

Dr. Johnny Gayton Lectures in Washington D.C.
May 2, 2005

Dr. Johnny Gayton, MD of Eyesight Associates recently attended the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons annual program in Washington D.C. on April 15-17, 2005. Dr. Gayton normally takes a very active role in this annual meeting; this year was not an exception. He lectured on EconoPred® Plus, an eye drop that is used to decrease inflammation following eye surgery. Dr. Gayton also lectured on the Infiniti Cataract Removal System and presented a video taped at Eyesight Associates demonstrating the ease and efficiency of setting up the Infiniti Cataract Removal System. Eyesight Associates placed the first order in the world for this groundbreaking technology. Since obtaining the Infiniti System in August 2003, Dr. Gayton has used this new technology to safely remove almost 2000 cataracts. He lectured on the Infiniti’s many attributes, which make cataract surgery much safer and more efficient than ever before. He also participated in a course dealing with using surface ablation (LASEK) to improve the results in patients who are unsatisfied with their LASIK surgery.

Dr. Gayton’s contributions to ASCRS were not only in the teaching arena; he was honored to be selected as the moderator of two very important sessions. The first session he was the moderator of was Cataract Removal Techniques. This session dealt with methods to improve the results of cataract surgery. He was also chosen to be the moderator of the Multi-focal Implant Program, the most exciting area of implant technology. Multi-focal implants are a relatively new way of enabling patients to have distance and near vision following lensectomy or cataract surgery. Two implants have just received FDA approval this year, the ReStor® IOL and the Verisyse™ Phakic IOL, both implants are available at Eyesight Associates.

Eyesight Associates is located at 216 Corder Road in Warner Robins, GA, with branch offices in Fort Valley, Cordele, and Fitzgerald.
For more information contact:
ReBecca Seabolt, Asst. Clinical Supervisor
(478)929-6272 x109

Dr. Johnny Gayton Lectures in Park City, Utah
February 14, 2005

Dr. Johnny Gayton of Eyesight Associates recently traveled to Park City, Utah on January 20-22, 2005, to lecture on the use of LASEK to enhance the results of other refractive procedures. Performing a LASEK enhancement after other refractive procedures has enabled many patients disappointed with their LASIK and other refractive procedure results to achieve better vision. LASEK is a method of doing Laser Vision Correction without performing a stromal flap. This results in a cornea that maintains its structural integrity and fully heals. Dr. Gayton is widely regarded as one of the nation’s leading experts on LASEK having performed it for five years. He has lectured on the benefits and technique of LASEK in numerous states. These qualifications are why Dr. Gayton was chosen to take part in an extensive debate with fellow ophthalmologist, Dr. Doug Koch, while in Park City. The two doctors debated the merits of LASEK versus LASIK.

Dr. Gayton also presented a video taped at Eyesight Associates demonstrating the ease and efficiency of setting up the Infiniti Cataract Removal System. Eyesight Associates placed the first order in the world for this groundbreaking technology. Since obtaining the Infiniti System in August 2003, Dr. Gayton has used this new technology to safely remove almost 2000 cataracts. He lectured on the Infiniti’s many attributes which make cataract surgery much safer and more efficient than ever before.

Eyesight Associates is located at 216 Corder Road in Warner Robins, GA, with branch offices in Fort Valley, Cordele, and Fitzgerald.

For more information contact:
ReBecca Seabolt, Asst. Clinical Supervisor
(478)929-6272 x109

Dr. Johnny Gayton, MD Contributing Author in Advances in Ophthalmology 2
September 21, 2004

Warner Robins, GA, September 21, 2004 – Dr. Johnny Gayton recently received a copy of the book Advances in Ophthalmology 2, in which he is a contributing author. Advances in Ophthalmology 2 is a collaboration of well-known international Ophthalmologists covering the most up-to-date information on cataract and IOL surgeons. The book also covers many areas of general ophthalmology. Dr. Gayton authored the chapter on Managing Glaucoma in the Cataract Patient. Advances in Ophthalmology 2 states “A Galaxy of top International Ophthalmologists who are masters in their own field have poured their hard work, sweat and tears in the preparation of this high quality book. Efforts have been made to include very aspects of recent advances in Anterior and Posterior Segment of the eye in this book for the benefit of Ophthalmologists worldwide. We are extremely thankful to all authors who have shared their skill and knowledge in this mega book.”

Dr. Johnny L. Gayton practices at Eyesight Associates, located at 216 Corder Road in Warner Robins, GA. To learn more, contact Eyesight Associates at 478-923-5872 or log onto their Web Site at www.eyesightassociates.com.

Advances in Ophthalmology 2 Ashok Garg, Suresh K. Pandey, David F. Chang, Pandelis A. Papadopoulos, Anthony J. Maloof
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, c. 2005.

Eyesight’s Laser and Surgery Center Receives National Accreditation
August 19, 2004

Warner Robins, Georgia, August 19, 2004 – Dr. Johnny L. Gayton, MD of Eyesight Associates would like to announce the recent national accreditation of Eyesight’s Ambulatory Laser and Surgery Center (ASC) received from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC). To receive and maintain this accreditation stringent standards must be met and followed by the ASC.
The AAAHC stated in their accreditation letter that “Granting accreditation reflects our confidence, based on evidence from your recent survey, that you meet, and will continue to demonstrate throughout the accreditation term, the attributes of an accreditable organization as outlined by the standards in the Accreditation Handbook for Ambulatory Health Care. The spirit of those standards implies a commitment to continual self-evaluation and improvement.”

Dr. Johnny L. Gayton and Dr. Myron Wilson perform eye surgery at Eyesight’s Ambulatory Laser and Surgery Center located at 220 Corder Road in Warner Robins, GA.

Smoking Dramatically Increases the Risk of Blinding Eye Disease
August 18, 2004

Warner Robins, Georgia, August 18, 2004 ñ Dr. Johnny L. Gayton, MD of Eyesight Associates would like to help make the public aware of the increasing rate of blindness due to smoking. A recently published article in the Eurotimes: A European Outlook on the World of Ophthalmology stated ìEye specialists must make smokers aware that tobacco dramatically increases the risk of blinding eye disease.î
The author of the article estimated that as many as 53,900 people in the UK may have visual impairment due to smoking-related AMD (age-related macular degeneration). Of these 53,900 people, 17,800 are blind from AMD attributed to smoking. Currently smokers have three times an increased risk of developing AMD than non-smokers do. Smokers also develop AMD 10 years sooner than non-smokers.
One of the biggest problems pertaining to the risk of smoking to the eye is public ignorance. Most people do not know how many different ways smoking can affect their eyes. AMD is irreversible; therefore it is very important for health professionals and the public to be aware of the correlation between smoking and AMD. Smoking also contributes to blindness by making other eye conditions such as glaucoma worse. Health professionals are able to direct their patients to the proper resources for smoking cessation.
Dr. Johnny L. Gayton practices at Eyesight Associates, located at 216 Corder Road in Warner Robins, GA. There are branch offices in Fort Valley, Cordele, and Fitzgerald.

Eurotimes Volume 9, Issue 7, July 2004
Ophthalmologists join battle against smoking
Author: Daithi O hAnluain

RECENT FDA APPROVAL ALLOWS EYESIGHT ASSOCIATES TO NOW OFFER NEWEST LASEK TECHNOLOGY TO MORE THAN 90 PERCENT OF NEARSIGHTED CANDIDATES
August 17, 2004

Warner Robins, GA, August 17, 2004 – The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a treatment range expansion for the customized wavefront-guided LASEK procedure, CustomCornea®. Performed with the LADARVision® System, CustomCornea® is now approved for the treatment of nearsightedness up to -8.0 diopters (up from -7.0) and astigmatism up to -4.0 diopters (up from -0.5).
This approval gives Eyesight Associates the broadest wavefront-guided treatment range of any system in the U.S., allowing the center the ability to treat more than 90 percent of all nearsighted patients. With CustomCornea®, physicians are able to measure and treat visual abnormalities that have never been detected before, including those linked to glare, halos and night vision problems. This advanced treatment can provide patients with a better quality of vision than they ever had before, even with contacts or glasses.
“Since most vision correction patients suffer from some combination of nearsighted and astigmatism, we’re happy to now offer an even greater pool of vision care patients the potential to improve their quality of vision.,” says Dr. Johnny L. Gayton, MD. “We’ve been performing custom laser vision correction for 15 months now and have seen excellent results like this. The majority of our patients are thrilled with their outcomes; it’s often life-changing for them.”
Further clinical trials are ongoing to demonstrate the effectiveness of the LADARVision® System for wavefront-guided treatment of farsightedness with and without astigmatism, and for the treatment of eyes with other symptoms, such as pre-existing night vision problems and post-LASEK complications.
Dr. Johnny L. Gayton practices at Eyesight Associates, located at 216 Corder Road in Warner Robins, GA.
To learn more, contact Eyesight Associates at 478-923-5872 or log onto their Web Site at www.eyesightassociates.com.

Employee Appreciation Dinner For All Eyesight Associate Employees
July 2, 2004

Dr. Johnny L. Gayton recently held an employee appreciation dinner for all Eyesight Associate employees and their families at DJ’s Galaxy Quest. Dr. Gayton recognized many of his employees with years of service pins. Three Eyesight Associate employees received special recognition for 20-years of service, they were: Val Sanders, Linda Turk and David Grogan. Dr. Gayton presented them with their pins and thanked them for their 20 years of dedicated work in patient eye care. After handing out several other department awards, everyone enjoyed food, fun and games.

Eyesight Associates is located at 216 Corder Road in Warner Robins, GA,
with branch offices in Fort Valley, Cordele, and Fitzgerald.
For more information contact:
ReBecca Seabolt, Asst. Clinical Supervisor
(478) 929-6272 x109

Dr. Gayton Speaks in Buffalo, New York
June 7, 2004

Dr. Johnny Gayton of Eyesight Associates spoke Wednesday, May 19, 2004, to ophthalmologists in the city of Buffalo, NY. Dr. Gayton spoke on two important subjects. His primary subject was Advancements in Intraocular Lens Technology, with emphasis on the Natural Intraocular Lens. Dr. Gayton has implanted over 1,000 of the Natural Intraocular Lenses in Middle Georgia. The Natural Intraocular Lens was developed by Alcon in an effort to decrease the development and progression of macular degeneration.

He also spoke on the Infiniti Cataract Removal System. Dr. Gayton and Eyesight’s Laser and Surgery Center placed the world’s first order for these machines. Dr. Gayton has been offering this advanced technology in the Middle Georgia area for approximately one year and is widely regarded as an expert in its use. Eyesight Associates is located at 216 Corder Road in Warner Robins, GA, with branch offices in Fort Valley, Cordele, and Fitzgerald.

For more information contact:
ReBecca Seabolt, Asst. Clinical Supervisor
(478)929-6272 x109

Dr. Gayton Delivers Keynote Address to the Maine Society of Ophthalmology
May 17, 2004

Dr. Johnny Gayton of Eyesight Associates traveled to Freeport, ME, to deliver the keynote address to the Maine Society of Ophthalmology on May 7, 2004. Dr. Gayton is a widely sought after speaker in the fields of cataract and refractive surgery. He spoke on methods of safely performing cataract surgery using the latest cataract removal and implant technology. He also spoke on methods of avoiding complications in cataract surgery. Dr. Gayton has pioneered many procedures being used by ophthalmic surgeons worldwide and has personally performed over 30,000 cataract procedures. He performs most of his surgery in Houston County's first full-time ophthalmic surgery center, Eyesight’s Surgery and Laser Centre, located at 220 Corder Road in Warner Robins, GA. Eyesight Associates is located at 216 Corder Road in Warner Robins, GA, with branch offices in Fort Valley, Cordele, and Fitzgerald.

For more information contact:
ReBecca Seabolt, Asst. Clinical Supervisor
(478)929-6272 x109

Dr. Gayton Lectures at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery's Annual Meeting in San Diego, California
May 14, 2004

On May 1, 2004 Dr. Johnny Gayton of Eyesight Associates delivered an important lecture to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery's annual meeting in San Diego. This meeting was attended by thousands of eye surgeons from around the world looking to update their surgical and therapeutic skills. Dr. Gayton's topic dealt with using LASEK to enhance the results of LASIK, enabling many patients, disappointed with their LASIK results, to achieve better vision. LASEK is a method of doing Laser Vision Correction without performing a stromal flap. This results in a cornea that maintains its structural integrity and fully heals. Dr. Gayton is widely regarded as one of the nation's leading experts on LASEK, having performed it exclusively for almost four years. He has lectured on the benefits and techniques of LASEK in numerous states. Eyesight Associates is located at 216 Corder Road in Warner Robins, GA, with branch offices in Fort Valley, Cordele, and Fitzgerald.

For more information contact:
ReBecca Seabolt, Asst. Clinical Supervisor
(478)929-6272 x109

Dr. Gayton Speaks at the Virginia Society of Ophthalmology in Washington D.C.
April 5, 2004

Dr. Johnny Gayton of Eyesight Associates was one of the featured speakers for the Virginia Society of Ophthalmology on April 2, 2004 at their annual meeting in the Washington D.C. area. Dr. Gayton’s spoke about advancements in intraocular lens technology. Intraocular lenses are used to correct patient’s vision after cataract surgery.

Dr. Gayton has implanted over 30,000 intraocular lenses during his 20 years in the Middle Georgia area. One of Dr. Gayton’s areas of expertise is in helping lens implant patients to see as well as possible without glasses. Dr. Gayton practices at Eyesight Associates, which is located at 216 Corder Road in Warner Robins, GA, with branch offices in Fort Valley, Cordele, and Fitzgerald.

Dr. Gayton Speaks at the the Ohio State Ophthalmology Society
April 5, 2004

Dr. Johnny Gayton recently gave the keynote cataract address at the Ohio State Ophthalmology Society Meeting on March 20, 2004. Dr. Gayton’s topics were: 1) Improving Post-op Results With Cataract Surgery; and 2) Reducing Complications With Cataract Surgery.
Dr. Gayton is uniquely qualified to give these presentations in that he has been performing cataract surgery for over 20 years and has performed over 30,000 cataract procedures. He also was chosen to be on the Cataract Expert Panel at the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Gayton practices at Eyesight Associates a division of the Gayton Health Centre in Warner Robins, GA. The facility has a free-standing ambulatory surgery center which offers cataract surgery with the most modern equipment available. In the 3 years is has been open, surgery has been performed on patients from many different countries and states and is recognized as a Center of Excellence for Cataract Surgery. Eyesight Associates is located at 216 Corder Road in Warner Robins, GA, with branch offices in Fort Valley, Cordele, and Fitzgerald.

"The Diet Revolution"
March 22, 2004

Jill Smith, Jennifer Lowe, and Brenda Trahan, employees at Eyesight Associates in Warner Robins, recently attended a nutritional seminar “The Diet Revolution,” on March 8, 2004 in Atlanta, GA. They attended lectures on various health issues such as: Assessing Overweight and Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, The Atkins Diet, The South Beach Diet, Dr. Phil’s Ultimate Weight Loss Solution, and Prescription Drugs: Weight Loss or Weight Gain. The Gayton Nutrition Centre features low-carbohydrate products, nutritional supplements and many other specialty food items. Jill Smith is employed at Gayton Nutrition Centre as a Certified Nutritional Consultant. She can help you with all your nutritional and supplement needs.

Dr. Gayton Participates In An IOL Clinical Research Study
February 6, 2004

Dr. Johnny L. Gayton of Eyesight Associates located at 216 Corder Road, Warner Robins, Georgia, is pleased to announce his participation in a clinical research study of an investigational UV-absorbing and blue-light filtering foldable acrylic intraocular lens (IOL) to correct vision after cataract removal using small incision surgery. This IOL is made with a proprietary new acrylic material designed for insertion in the small incision made for cataract removal.

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has not approved this device. Dr. Gayton will perform the surgical procedures at the Eyesight Laser and Surgery Center located at 220 Corder Road, Warner Robins, Georgia. The clinical study, sponsored by Hoya Holdings, USA, of 101 Metro Drive, Suite 500, San Jose, CA 95100, is also being conducted at nine other study centers in the United States.
Dr. Gayton is currently evaluating patients who are at least 21 years of age or older who require an intraocular lens after cataract surgery to participate as study subjects. The study entry criteria include, but are not limited to, subjects who can attend 9 study visits over 36 months. Additionally, study patients cannot have a history of serious eye problems, infections or surgeries in the operative eye, they must be in good health, and have at least 20/200 vision in the other eye.

Other significant eye problems may exclude a subject from the study. If you are interested in being evaluated for this clinical research study, please contact Dr. Gayton’s office at (478) 929-6272 x 129 or 109 and ask for Val or Rebecca. They will be happy to discuss the procedure, risks, benefits, and study participation requirements with and interested candidates.

Dr. Gayton Speaks at The Phacos, Foldables, and Refractive Results Symposium in Park City, Utah
February 3, 2004

The Phacos, Foldables, and Refractive Results Symposium was held at Park City, Utah, January 22 to January 24, 2004. Dr. Johnny Gayton of Warner Robins, GA, was one of the featured speakers. His topics included Advances in Cataract Surgery, The Use of the New Infiniti Cataract Removal Machine, and No Blade Laser Vision Correction. During the Advances in Cataract Surgery section, Dr. Gayton talked about a new method of removing extremely difficult, hard cataracts so that the patient experiences a safer procedure and faster recovery. During his discussion of the Infiniti machine, Dr. Gayton pointed out that this new machine is a major advance in cataract surgery and enables cataracts to be removed much more efficiently, with a much lower incidence of complications. He also discussed the “no blade” laser vision correction technique, also known as LASEK. He has been a major proponent of LASEK for four years and shared the results of those four years of experience. The technique has resulted in a 98% improvement in patients with astigmatism. This meeting was attended by ophthalmologists from around the world and had the largest attendance ever.

Dr. Gayton Speaks to the Ophthalmology Journal Club in Greensboro, North Carolina
November 10, 2003

Dr. Johnny Gayton was recently the featured speaker for the Ophthalmology Journal Club at Greensboro, North Carolina. He spoke to the group of ophthalmologists on November 6, 2003. The topics he spoke on were effectively dealing with traumatic cataracts and the safe and efficient removal of cataracts. He also updated the group on the new technology in cataract surgery and the new technology in laser vision correction. Eyesight’s Laser and Surgery Center was the first surgery center in the world to order and take delivery of the new Infinity machines from Alcon. These machines feature the latest technology in removal of cataracts more efficiently and safely.

Dr. Gayton Attends Ophthalmic Congress in New Orleans
October 28, 2003

Recently, Dr. Johnny Gayton of Eyesight Associates was invited to participate in an Ophthalmic Congress in New Orleans. The Congress dealt with improved antibiotic and anti-inflammatory treatments in pre- and post-op cataract and refractive surgeries. Dr. Gayton was chosen because of his expertise in anti-inflammatory treatment of post-operative patients. He has testified before the FDA and has lectured extensively about anti-inflammatory medications.

Eyesight Associates Welcomes Dr. Myron Wilson
October 2003

Eyesight Associates is proud to announce a new addition to our growing team of eye care professionals, Dr. Myron Wilson, M.D. - General Ophthalmologist. Click here to view the announcement.

Dr. Gayton Attends Allergan Pharmaceuticals Conference

On January 10 and 11, 2003, Dr. Johnny Gayton was invited to participate in a conference sponsored by Allergan Pharmaceuticals. This conference dealt with the use of post-operative medications and antibiotics. Dr. Gayton was chosen for the conference because of his extensive surgical experience. Many of the medications are used following intraocular surgery, an area where Dr. Gayton is widely regarded as an expert.

Dr. Gayton Participates in an International Cataract and Refractive Surgery Meeting

On January 23 through January 26, 2003, Dr. Johnny Gayton participated in an International Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting in Park City, Utah. The meeting featured prominent cataract and refractive surgeons from around the nation. Dr. Gayton’s topics dealt with various methods of performing refractive surgery and improved safety of “No Blade” LASEK laser vision correction. He also spoke on proper wound construction in cataract surgery and methods for improving the results of cataract surgery. Dr. Gayton is widely regarded as an expert in these fields of eye care.

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