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Common Causes of Cataracts: Find Out If You’re At Risk
by Berkeley Eye Center | January 24, 2020 | Cataracts, Eye Conditions, Frequently Asked Questions | 0 Comments

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The term “cataract” refers to a condition in which the naturally clear lens of the eye gradually becomes clouded and opaque. Proteins in the eye’s natural lens clump together to form these cloudy areas. This interferes with light passing through the eye’s lens to the retina. Cataracts can affect people of all ages, although they occur the most often in...

Don’t Fear the LASIK Procedure
by Berkeley Eye Center | January 8, 2020 | Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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Beautiful Blue Eye LASIK eye surgery is one of the safest and most effective ways to correct certain refractive vision problems. However, many patients we talk to are reluctant to have LASIK surgery due to concerns they have about the procedure. For example, many people are nervous because they’ve heard that the patient is required to be awake during the...

Winter Eye Care Tips from Houston Eye Doctors
by crm-admin | December 19, 2019 | Dry Eyes, Eye Conditions, General Eye Care, Ophthalmologist, Optometrists | 0 Comments

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Winter is well underway, even here in Texas. Although our winters may not be as harsh as our northern neighbors, the cold weather can still cause problems for your eyes. Avoid issues with these winter eye care tips from the Houston eye doctors at Berkeley Eye Center. Combat Dry Eyes One of the biggest problems for your eyes during cold...

Safe Toys and Celebrations Month Aims to Prevent Holiday Eye Injuries
by Berkeley Eye Center | December 3, 2019 | Eye Safety, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Don’t let an eye injury ruin a child’s holiday season. Put safety first when selecting gifts for children. That’s the message from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, which has declared December 2019 as Safe Toys and Celebrations Month. Each year, several thousand children under the age of 15 are rushed to emergency rooms all over the country suffering from toy-related...

Protect Your Vision and Kick the Habit at the Great American Smokeout
by Berkeley Eye Center | November 20, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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If you smoke, or know someone who does, the Houston eye doctors and specialists at the Berkeley Eye Center want to make sure you circle November 21 on your calendar. That's the date of the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout, an event on the third Thursday in November each year designed to help smokers kick their habit by raising...

Eat the Right Foods for Optimal Eye Health This Thanksgiving
by crm-admin | November 13, 2019 | General Eye Care, Ophthalmologist, Optometrists | 0 Comments

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The Thanksgiving holiday is almost here, and many of us are looking forward to a fun day with family and friends -- plus a whole lot of food! When the table is set, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is eye health, but many Thanksgiving staples can promote proper eye function. Sweet Potato: Beta-carotene is a carotenoid and antioxidant...

Avoid Houston Horror Vision: Keep Your Eyes Safe on Halloween!
by Berkeley Eye Center | October 28, 2019 | Eye Safety | 0 Comments

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Eye safety is a year-round concern, but Halloween is a time that can create special hazards for you and your family's vision. Many eye injuries occur every year as a result of Halloween activities and costumes, and almost all of them are preventable. Planning ahead and knowing what to avoid is the best way to ensure you and your family...

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

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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

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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

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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....