December 2nd is Takle Eye Group Day
On December 2, 2017, the Griffin Lion’s Club honored Takle Eye Group with an official proclamation of service. This award recognizes that for over 43 years, Dr. Leiv Takle Sr. and Dr. Leiv Takle Jr. carry on furthering healthy vision, promoting complete health awareness, and offering professional services to the indigent and insured alike. The […]
What You Need to Know About the Solar Eclipse
“Don’t stare at the sun; you’ll go blind!” We’ve probably all heard this as kids at some point, and with good reason. The UV light that the sun emits can cause damage to the cells of the cornea in your eye –much like a sunburn on your skin. Can the same damage be done by […]
Takle Eye and the Center for the Visually Impaired: Living with Low Vision
Takle Eye Group is proud to partner with the nonprofit agency Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI) to help provide low vision services to our community. Beginning December 16, Takle Eye Group will dedicate our facilities to serving people with varying degrees of visual impairment by hosting a monthly Low Vision Clinic in cooperation with […]
Take a Hike: Protecting Your Eyes in the Great Outdoors
Fall is hiking season, and you’ve likely given plenty of thought to sturdy footwear, suitable clothing, and lightweight gear. But while you’re planning for comfort and protection on the trail, don’t forget your eyes! Being in the great outdoors couldn’t be better than when you’re on nice hike – but so much exposure to the […]
Family History: How Getting to Know Your Ancestry can Save Your Eyes
Your great-grandmother’s dining room table, your uncle’s old fishing gear, your grandpa’s fried chicken recipe; we inherit a lot of great things from our families. Be aware, though, not everything you inherit from your family is positive. Genetic risk factors are a big part of what your doctor checks for during a regular eye exam, […]
Meet Dr. Gandhi
Dr. Gandhi knew from the start that she was going to pursue a medical degree. As an undergraduate at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, she shadowed dentists, providers with Children’s Hospital at UAB, and other care specialists of all kinds. Dr. Gandhi worked long hours trying to pin down the exact sort of practice […]
Introducing iStent® – Our Newest Treatment for Glaucoma
Takle Eye Group is proud to present our newest procedure for patients who have cataracts and are also managing glaucoma. iStent® Trabecular Micro-Bypass is the first microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) device to safely reduce pressure in the eye by creating a permanent opening in the drainage network around the eye (called the trabecular meshwork). The […]
Meet Dr. Baumrind
Dr. Benjamin Baumrind M.D. joined Takle Eye Group in July of 2016, as a valuable addition to our retinal surgery team. Dr. Baumrind is board certified with the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Baumrind comes from a family of dentists and was on track to join the family business. One day after a pre-dentistry class […]
Griffin Eye Clinic & Surgeons is now Takle Eye Group
Griffin Eye Clinic & Surgeons has changed its name to Takle Eye Group. The practice plans to broaden its specialized eye care and surgery from under one roof. This holistic approach will simplify the process for patients and assure them that all their vision and surgery needs are cared for by the same group of […]
Griffin Eye Clinic & Surgeons Closing for New Year’s Day
Griffin Eye Clinic and Surgeons will be closed on January 1 for New Year’s Day. We will reopen on Monday, January 4. Everyone at Griffin Eye Clinic and Surgeons wishes you a happy and safe New Year’s Day!
