Dr. Christopher Richmond Joins Georgia Eye Institute
June 28, 2023 – Savannah, GA – Georgia Eye Institute (GEI) announces the arrival of Dr. Christopher Richmond to the practice. Dr. Richmond is an Ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery.
Dr. Richmond received his undergraduate degree from Clemson University before attending the University of South Carolina School of Medicine for his doctorate. He completed his internship in General Surgery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and his residency in Ophthalmology at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. Dr. Richmond is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Society of Military Refractive Surgeons.
Prior to joining Georgia Eye Institute, Dr. Richmond served as an officer and a flight surgeon in the United States Navy. Most recently, he was the Department Head of Ophthalmology at the Naval Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Richmond is currently accepting patients at the Savannah campus.
Georgia Eye Institute provides primary care, optical retail locations, and sub-specialty eye care in 11 locations located throughout Southeast Georgia and South Carolina. Subspecialty eye care includes cataract evaluations, retinal care, glaucoma management, functional cosmetic eye surgery, and LASIK laser vision correction.
Dr. Nicolle Oberlin Joins Georgia Eye Institute
April 5, 2022 – Savannah, GA – Georgia Eye Institute (GEI) announces the arrival of Nicolle Oberlin to the staff. Oberlin is an Optometrist with special interests in primary care, including pediatrics and disease, as well as military optometry.
Oberlin received her Bachelor of Science-Vision Science degree and her Doctor of Optometry degree from the College of Optometry at Ferris State University, in Big Rapids, Michigan. She is an active member of the Armed Forces Optometric Association, Michigan Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association.
Oberlin has previously done an externship at a Special Needs Vision Clinic in Michigan, and most recently was active-duty Assistant Chief of Optometry at Winn Army Community Hospital in Fort Stewart, Georgia. She is now accepting patients in the Hinesville location.
Georgia Eye Institute provides primary care, optical retail locations, and sub-specialty eye care in 12 locations located throughout Southeast Georgia and South Carolina. Our subspecialty eye care includes cataract evaluations, retinal care, glaucoma management, functional cosmetic eye surgery, and LASIK laser vision correction.
Dr. William Degenhart Receives Beacon of Hope Award from Georgia Lions Lighthouse
October 19, 2018 – Savannah, GA – Dr. William Degenhart, board-certified ophthalmologist and founding partner of Georgia Eye Institute, received the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Beacon of Hope Award last night at their annual Evening in the End Zone event held in Atlanta.
The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Beacon of Hope Award honors a medical professional who demonstrates an unwavering commitment to vision or hearing care for the uninsured in his or her community. Dr. Degenhart has been providing eye care since 1982 and his volunteer efforts and support of those in need throughout Savannah and Southeast Georgia continue to inspire and encourage many.
Georgia Eye Institute provides primary eye care, optical retail locations and sub-specialty eye care in 13 locations conveniently located throughout Southeast Georgia and the South Carolina. The sub-specialty eye care includes cataract evaluation and management, retinal care, glaucoma management, functional cosmetic eye surgery and LASIK laser vision correction.
Dr. Thomas James Kandl Joins Georgia Eye Institute
September 6, 2018 – Savannah, GA – Georgia Eye Institute (GEI) announces the addition of Dr. Thomas James Kandl to their staff. Kandl has completed a fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He is seeing patients at the main office in Savannah and specializes in Oculoplastics and Reconstructive Surgery.
Kandl received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Wofford College; a Doctor of Medicine Degree from the Medical University of South Carolina; and was awarded a Doctor of Ophthalmology Degree from Rutgers University.
Georgia Eye Institute provides primary eye care, optical retail locations and sub-specialty eye care in 13 locations conveniently located throughout Southeast Georgia and the South Carolina. The sub-specialty eye care includes cataract evaluation and management, retinal care, glaucoma management, functional cosmetic eye surgery and LASIK laser vision correction.
Dr. Shari Carney Joins Georgia Eye Institute
28 February 2017 – Savannah, GA – Georgia Eye Institute (GEI) announces the addition of Dr. Shari A. Carney to their staff. Carney, a medical ophthalmologist, will begin seeing patients at the main campus of GEI on February 19th.
Carney received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Clarkson University and a Doctorate of Medicine from Upstate Medical University where she was later Chief Resident in Ophthalmology. Most recently, she was Clinical Assistant Professor of Medical Education for Mercer University School of Medicine, at Memorial University Medical Center. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Georgia Eye Institute provides primary eye care, optical retail locations and sub-specialty eye care in 13 locations conveniently located throughout Southeast Georgia and the South Carolina. The sub-specialty eye care includes cataract evaluation and management, retinal care, glaucoma management, functional cosmetic eye surgery and LASIK laser vision correction. For more information, visit gaeyeinstitute.com.
Patient Portal
Patient Portal – Fast, Easy and Secure Communication
The Patient Portal is a website through which you may communicate with our office. Registered patients would have secured and confidential access to the website and may:
- Ask a question
- Receive a clinical summary of your office visit
- Receive results, education material and information online
- Request an appointment
- Request a medication refill
Why are we using the Patient Portal?
Implementing a patient portal bridges the gap between you and your provider and provides more efficient communication.
Sign Me Up!
To create an account in the Patient Portal, call us at 912-354-4800 or visit us and our expert staff can help you. We will create a NextMD account for you and give you a personal enrollment token (an 8-digit number used to sign in). Once we create your account, you will receive an email with instructions on how to enroll in the Patient Portal.
It’s Fast!
The Patient Portal provides instant, direct access to our providers and staff, providing a more streamlined health care experience. You can send and receive messages to staff and providers regarding your health care needs. You can request to renew medications online which will speed up the prescription process. Patient education, diagnostic testing results and a clinical summary of your visit will be sent to you so you can get on with your day.
It’s Easy!
The Patient Portal will allow you to request and manage your appointments at your convenience, from the comfort of your home or office. You can submit a request for an appointment or a medication refill 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Once submitted, requests will generally be handled within 1-2 business days, excluding holidays, and weekends. If you have a non-urgent question, you can send us a message through the Patient Portal and we will answer the question as soon as possible. No more holding on the phone lines or waiting for a phone call back!
It’s Safe!
Our patients’ privacy is our number one concern. The Patient Portal is HIPAA compliant and gives secure access to each user so you can feel safe when using it. Each patient creates their own unique password and is asked a security question each time they login for maximum safety. No medical or personal information will be sent to you through your personal e-mail account.
Call us today at 912-354-4800 or visit us and our expert staff can help you!