The Harbin Clinic Eye Center is the premier provider of comprehensive eye care services to patients in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama. Our physicians, Dr. Bob Harbin and Dr. Paul Harton, are skilled and experienced ophthalmic microsurgeons who have been the first to introduce a number of new technologies to the area. This has provided thousands of patients with improved vision allowing them to enjoy their vision as never before.

Our mission is to help our patients become informed about their condition and give them the information needed in a comfortable setting to make informed decisions about their care.




What Procedure is the Best One for Me?
Patients who want to reduce their dependence on glasses (or contact lenses) are often confused about which procedure might work for them. To reduce the confusion choose the situation that best describes you then consider the procedure(s) noted.
I am under 40 years of age and my vision without glasses is:
Good at near (reading a book). Poor at distance (driving, playing sports, seeing clearly across the room). LASIK, PRK, ICL
Vision is poor at distance and at near. LASIK, PRK,Possible ICL
I am 40 or over and my vision without glasses is:
Good at distance. Poor at near. I just need glasses to read. CK
Good at near. Poor at distance. LASIK, PRK, ICL, Deluxe IOL
Vision is poor at distance and at near. LASIK, PRK, ICL, Deluxe IOL
I wear just one Contact Lens to help me read. CK
I wear two Contacts – one for distance and one for near (Monovision). LASIK, PRK, ICL, Deluxe IOL
This, of course, is a rough guide. Consultation with your doctor is the best way to determine the optimal procedure for you.


Dr. Paul Harton and Dr. Bob Harbin