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Do Women See Differently Than Men?
by crm-admin | April 7, 2021 | General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Does gender play a role in your vision capabilities? According to recent scientific studies, the answer is yes — women see differently than men. But not how you might think. After a barrage of testing, it was shown that women are better at distinguishing among colors. Not to be left out, the same studies show men to excel at tracking...

What Causes “Sleep” In Your Eye?
by Berkeley Eye Center | March 24, 2021 | Frequently Asked Questions, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Everyone finds "sleep" in their eyes upon waking — a gunky, goopy material that forms in the inner corner of our eyes while we're asleep. What is this stuff? How does it form? And is it harmful? What Is This Stuff? Eye doctors refer to sleep as "rheum," or eye discharge. Rheum is one of the ways in which your...

What Happens If I Blink Or Move During LASIK Surgery?
by Berkeley Eye Center | March 8, 2021 | Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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LASIK is a vision correction procedure that uses a high-precision laser to correct a refractive error by reshaping the cornea to allow light rays to properly focus on the retina. In Houston, LASIK is a safe and popular alternative to wearing glasses or contact lenses. Berkeley Eye Center is a leader in Houston LASIK treatments, including the new iDESIGN LASIK...

Berkeley Eye Center Announces New Harrisburg Location
by Berkeley Eye Center | February 19, 2021 | New at Berkeley Eye Center | 0 Comments

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Berkeley Eye Center is pleased to announce our newest Houston area location! Berkeley Eye Center - Harrisburg will provide full service eye car and optical services with Drs. Flor Arenales and Joe Nguyen. The new location will be in the historic location previously operated by Harrisburg Eye Clinic, at 7438 Harrisburg Boulevard, in Houston. Established in 1934 as Greer Eye,...

The Best Foods for AMD: Protecting Your Vision Can Be Delicious
by Berkeley Eye Center | February 10, 2021 | Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

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Since Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of low vision and blindness in Americans aged 60 years and over, the Berkeley Eye Center would like to remind everyone that February is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month. There is currently no cure for AMD, so it's important to educate the public about ways they can...

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...