For many, the first day of school is quickly approaching, which means students (whether school or college bound) are scrambling to get ready while still enjoying their last days of summer break. Back to school supplies are purchased. Check! Backpacks are packed and lunches planned. Check! Eye exams are scheduled. Scheduling an eye exam is […]
Eye Health
Protect Your Eyes from Seasonal Allergies
Spring in Texas is beautiful, but it’s also a key time for seasonal allergies, for which more than 50 million people in the United States are affected. The biggest trigger? Pollen! Trees, grasses, flowers, and yes even weeds release these almost microscopic particles into the air to fertilize other nearby plants. Once in the air, […]
Relief from DES: Dry Eye Syndrome
What is Dry Eye Syndrome? Dry eye syndrome, or DES, is a chronic and typically progressive condition. According to the National Eye Institute, “nearly five million Americans 50 years of age and older are estimated to suffer from dry eyes;” although that is not to say dry eye syndrome will not occur at any age. […]
Break the Habit; Stop Rubbing Your Eyes Today!
When something itches, we instinctively rub or scratch it, right? However, when it comes to our eyes, we may want to think twice about rubbing them. Yes, even when we are tired, or when our eyes feel strained after a long day spent in front of a computer working. Although the act of rubbing our […]
Cataracts: What Are They?
Cataracts are clouding areas in the eye’s lens, which lies behind the iris; and the pupil. Cataracts can develop in one or both eyes. They typically start out small, with minimal effect on your vision. Many patients with cataracts suffer from hazy, blurred vision, which increasingly gets worse over time. Cataracts are one of the most […]
Refractive Surgery: LASIK
Many people suffer from vision problems and wear prescribed eyeglasses and/or contact lenses as a way to correct their vision, temporarily. Another option some people may choose is refractive surgery. There are many types of refractive surgery and currently LASIK is the most popular procedure performed in the US. Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis or LASIK, […]
Eye Diseases: Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease that usually affects both eyes. In the beginning stages, many people who develop diabetic retinopathy are not aware of the changes that occur in the retina, such as micro aneurysms and retinal hemorrhages, which result in bleeding inside the retina. There are two types of diabetic […]
Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Cataract is the clouding of the eye’s lens and can lead to blurry or cloudy vision. It usually occurs as people age but can also be affected by the environment a person is around. There is treatment to correct cataract in the form of surgery. Cataract surgery is an effective way to correct the vision […]
What Can You Do To Protect Your Eyes During The Summer?
It’s Been A Long Summer, Are You Protecting Your Eyes? Each season can affect us differently, depending on the conditions outside. During the summertime the temperature begins to increase, skies are clear, and sunlight radiates through until the autumn arrives. These changing conditions can ultimately have negative effects on our eyes. For example, too much […]