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Help Prevent Sport Eye Injuries during Sports Eye Injury Awareness Month
by Berkeley Eye Center | September 16, 2019 | Eye Safety | 0 Comments

Over the past 60 years, the Houston eye doctors at Berkeley Eye Center have treated many patients who have suffered sports-related eye injuries. The sad thing is, most of these sports related eye injuries could have been prevented had the patient been wearing appropriate eye and head protection. This isn’t a problem unique to Houston; each year, there are thousands...

Berkeley Eye Center Voted 2019 Best of Living Readers’ Choice Winner
by Berkeley Eye Center | August 15, 2019 | Blog Announcements, LASIK, Ophthalmologist | 0 Comments

We are proud to announce that Berkeley Eye Center was voted the 2019 Best of Living Readers’ Choice winner for Best Ophthalmologist in the Katy/Fulshear area and LASIK surgeon in Spring & Champions! Every year, Living Magazine asks readers to cast online votes for which businesses in their community are the very best in the following categories: Healthcare Dining Retail...

Don’t Forget ‘Eye Exam’ on Your Back to School List!
by Berkeley Eye Center | July 22, 2019 | Contact Lenses, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, General Eye Care, Optometrists, Promotions | 0 Comments

As you start planning your back to school to-do list, don’t forget to add a comprehensive eye exam and new eyeglasses or contacts to your list! Between the ages of 6 and 18, your child’s vision can fluctuate frequently and without warning. An inability to see clearly can lead to problems in the classroom -- both with learning and behavior....

UV Safety Month: Let’s Protect Your Eyes from UV Radiation
by Berkeley Eye Center | July 9, 2019 | Eye Safety, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

Berkeley Eye Center wants everyone to know that July is UV Safety Month. UV stands for Ultraviolet Radiation. The sun radiates energy all along the spectrum — the sunlight we see, the heat we feel, and some, like UV radiation, that can have detrimental effects on the human body. In addition to sunburn and skin cancer, excessive exposure to the...

Keep it Safe on the Fourth of July: Tips to Prevent Firework-Related Eye Injuries
by Berkeley Eye Center | June 25, 2019 | Eye Safety | 0 Comments

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. Between...

June Is Cataract Awareness Month
by Berkeley Eye Center | June 11, 2019 | Cataracts, Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

What are the Risk Factors, Symptoms and Treatment Options for Cataracts? The eye specialists at Berkeley Eye Center want everyone to have the best vision health possible. That's why we're supporting the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Prevent Blindness Texas, and others, in promoting June 2019 as Cataract Awareness Month. Cataract Awareness Month is the perfect opportunity to spotlight a condition...

Healthy Vision Month is the Perfect Time to Get Your Eyes Checked
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 22, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, Eye Safety, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

When was the last time you got your eyes checked? It's very easy to take healthy vision for granted. That's why Berkeley Eye Center is joining with the National Eye Institute and other organizations to promote May as Healthy Vision Month in an effort to make people aware of the importance of eye and vision health. If it's been a...

Children and Computer Vision Syndrome
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 13, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Eye Safety, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

Whether they're used at home or school, for educational purposes or just for fun, computers, tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices play a big part in our children's lives. Most children get several hours of "screen time" each day, staring at the LED screen. All this screen time puts your child at a greater risk of developing what eye specialists...

Comprehensive Eye Exams: What to Expect
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 2, 2019 | Contact Lenses, Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

Eye doctors recommend that adults with healthy vision get their eyes checked every one to two years. Regular eye exams are an effective way to detect vision problems, such as glaucoma, in their earliest and most treatable stages. The eye exam may also reveal other health problems you may not be aware of, such as hypertension. If it's been a...

Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month Promotes Healthy Eyesight
by crm-admin | April 11, 2019 | Dry Eyes, Eye Exam, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

More than 3.6 million Americans age 40 and older suffer from visual impairment, including blindness, and the majority — 2.3 million — are women, according to National Eye Institute. Prevent Blindness has designated April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, a time to spread awareness about the eye health issues facing women. Women are at a higher risk for...