Low vision is a problem that affects thousands of Americans. This is why the National Eye Institute marks every February as Low Vision Awareness Month. If it's been a while since you had a comprehensive eye exam, Berkeley Eye Center encourages you to make an appointment to see your eye doctor as soon as possible, as a comprehensive eye exam...
Spring is upon us. Many people look forward to the end of winter and the return of warm, sunny days, leaves on the trees and flowers blooming. For allergy sufferers, though, spring can be the most dreaded time of year. Read on to learn the causes of seasonal allergies, signs to watch for, and tips for spring eye allergy relief...
The Houston eye doctors at the Berkeley Eye Center regularly see cases of allergy-related eye irritation. In many instances, our patients are surprised to learn that the source of the allergy is their family pet. What Causes Eye Allergies? Along with runny noses, sinus congestion, coughing and sneezing, eye irritation is one of the common discomforts associated with an allergic...
Glaucoma is the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness. Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States, and more than 60 million worldwide suffer from glaucoma. To focus attention on the problem, the National Eye Institute has declared January “Glaucoma Awareness Month.” The Houston eye doctors at the Berkeley Eye Center have put together a short FAQ to...
Shawn Kavoussi, M.D. We have all looked up at the clear blue sky and noticed small "floaters" or squiggly lines moving across our field of vision from time to time. They can resemble strands of hair, cobwebs, or dots. Though they may appear as if located in front of our eyes, they in fact originate inside of our eyes and...
February is AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration) /Low Vision Awareness Month. In support of this awareness month, the low vision specialists at Berkeley Eye Center want to help shed a little light on low vision and age-related macular degeneration to keep you informed and help you stay healthy. What Is Low Vision? What do we mean when we say “low” vision?...
When it comes to making an appointment with an eye doctor, patients often aren’t sure whether they need to see an ophthalmologist or an optometrist. What’s the difference between these two eye care professionals and how do you know which one you need to see? Optometrists An optometrist is can eye care professional who provides primary vision care. They perform...