Ptosis is the medical term to describe the drooping or sagging of the skin of the upper eyelids. It can affect one eye or both. One of the biggest problems people with Ptosis experience is the way the drooping and sagging of their eyelids makes them look tired or sleepy. Age-related ptosis is usually nothing to worry about; however, if...
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...
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. A comprehensive exam is also the first step in diagnosing the cause of chronic eye irritation, whether it's dry eye syndrome or...
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Nearly 3 million people in the U.S. are living with glaucoma, an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve, resulting in loss of vision. While there is no cure for glaucoma, an early diagnosis, proper medical treatment, and a healthy lifestyle can slow the disease's progress. Glaucoma is a life-changing disease. But it...
Fall semester is underway for colleges in the Houston area. Between classes, studying, friends, work and football games, we know your days are full, but it’s still important to remember to take care of your eyes and look after your eye health. The following easy college student eye care tips can help you keep your eye health in check for...
Have you been noticing any changes in your vision? If you have, now would be a great time to schedule an eye exam with the Houston eye doctors at Berkeley Eye Center. A comprehensive eye exam will allow our highly trained ophthalmologists and optometrists to diagnose and treat any vision problems you may be experiencing. The good news is many...
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the connection between diabetes and the eyes. Of all the data and research that link the two, one message is crystal clear: vision loss due to diabetes can be prevented. The Center for Disease Control estimates that over 90 percent of diabetes-related vision loss could be prevented...
Eye health is often a topic that none of us think about. That is, until we have an eye problem. At Berkeley Eye Center, our dedicated doctors focus on total eye care needs, from everyday good vision to long-term overall eye health. To help you keep your eyes healthy and maintain that health for years to come, we offer these...
Dry eye is one of the most common reasons that patients seek an appointment with an eye doctor, whether they know it or not. Dry eye bothers nearly everyone at some point in their life. Possible symptoms of dry eye may include the following: Redness Eye pain Pressure sensation Burning or stinging Blurry vision Despite the seeming contradiction, excessive tearing...