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Glaucoma Awareness Month 2021: Let’s Talk About Normal-Tension Glaucoma
by Berkeley Eye Center | January 12, 2021 | Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

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January 2021 is Glaucoma Awareness Month. In addition to raising awareness about an eye disease that affects over two million Americans, Glaucoma Awareness Month is also about educating the public about what glaucoma is and steps they can take to protect their vision health from the damaging effects of the disease. Today, we're going to highlight some frequently asked questions...

Family History of Macular Degeneration? Take Steps to Protect Your Eyes and Vision
by Berkeley Eye Center | December 8, 2020 | Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of legal blindness in the United States in persons 50 and older. It is a progressive degeneration of the macula, or the central retina. While the exact cause(s) are not completely understood, there is a definite genetic, or hereditary component.  Those with with a family history of macular degeneration, such as a...

Berkeley Eye Center Named One of Houston’s Top Workplaces for 2020
by Berkeley Eye Center | November 17, 2020 | Blog Announcements, New at Berkeley Eye Center | 0 Comments

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The Houston Chronicle recently released the names of 2020's Top Workplaces in Houston winners, and for the eighth time, Berkeley Eye Center made the list! Houston’s Top Workplaces for 2020 were named by the Houston Chronicle on Sunday. Berkeley Eye Center was one of only a handful of local midsize companies to make the cut, and we're the only Houston...

Blue Light and Your Vision — The Good and The Bad
by Berkeley Eye Center | October 13, 2020 | Eye Conditions, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Blue light is everywhere. Outside from the sun and inside from indoor lights, phone, computer, flat screen TVs and other digital devices. This results in your eyes being exposed to visible and invisible light with a range of effects. So, what should you know about blue light and your vision? Shorter Versus Longer Wavelength Light Most people know that sunlight is...

What Is Color Blindness?
by Berkeley Eye Center | September 29, 2020 | Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

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For most of us, our eyes can perceive millions of different colors. However, this isn’t true for everyone. Color blindness is the inability to discern the difference between certain colors. This condition comes from the absence of color-sensitive pigment in the cone receptors of the macula of the retina, which is the nerve layer at the back of the eye.  Most...

Why Is Dilation Necessary?
by Berkeley Eye Center | August 11, 2020 | Eye Exam | 0 Comments

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Pupil dilation is done to increase the size of the pupils, letting in more light and allowing the doctor to completely examine the optic nerve and retina at the back of your eye. Many patients dread having their pupils dilated during their annual comprehensive eye exams, but this part of the exam is critical to identifying, preventing, and treating eye...

Examining Your Health Through Your Eyes
by Berkeley Eye Center | July 17, 2020 | Eye Exam | 0 Comments

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What do our eyes have to do with overall health? Actually, tons!   Many people do not realize an eye exam is not just determining your prescription for glasses, but it’s a wellness check of your overall health. During that awkward silence, when the eye doctor is invading your personal space with his bright light, he is actually examining structures of...

Keep it Safe on the Fourth of July: Tips to Prevent Firework-Related Eye Injuries
by Berkeley Eye Center | July 2, 2020 | Eye Safety | 0 Comments

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Everyone's favorite summer holiday is just around the corner as the United States gets ready to celebrate another birthday on the Fourth of July. One of the most traditional ways to celebrate Independence Day is with fireworks. You've probably already noticed the stands popping up just outside the city limits. Fireworks are fun but they can also be dangerous. In...

LASIK Advancements: Surgery Today Versus 20 Years Ago
by Berkeley Eye Center | June 19, 2020 | Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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How advancements in LASIK technology have improved upon patients’ visual outcomes, and the safety of the procedure.   LASIK eye surgery has been performed very successfully in the U.S. since the mid to late 1990s. However, there were some shortcomings and limitations to those early LASIK procedures. Today’s technology is considerably different than in the year 2000, especially with regards to...