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January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month
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...
Consider Eye Safety When Buying Toys and Gifts
The holiday season is in full swing, and people across the nation are will be heading out to do their Christmas shopping. When it comes to gift-buying for the children on your list, eye safety should be a top concern. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission...
Diabetes Awareness Month Shines The Spotlight On Diabetic Eye Diseases
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. The Berkeley Eye Center wants to take a few moments to spotlight the effects diabetes can have on vision and the steps that patients with this condition can take to prevent the onset of any diabetes-related vision problems. What...
Floaters in Your Vision: What You Need to Know and When to be Concerned
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...
Sports Eye Safety Month – What You Need To Know
Authored by Dr. Shawn Kavoussi An estimated 40,000 sports-related eye injuries occur every year, the majority of which are preventable. September therefore marks Sports Eye Safety Month at the start of every new school year. Here's what parents of the most...
Five Important Tips for Keeping Your Eyes Healthy
We at the Berkeley Eye Centers of Houston want everyone to have the best eye health possible. Protecting your eyesight is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. With a little tender loving care, you can enjoy a lifetime of healthy vision. Here are a...
Celebrate Workplace Eye Wellness Month with the Berkeley Eye Center
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. The Berkeley Eye Center and the American Academy of Ophthalmology want to take this time to raise awareness of the importance of vision safety in the workplace and practicing workplace eye injury prevention. Eye Injuries in the...
Berkeley Eye Center supports National AMD / Low Vision Month During February
February is National AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration) /Low Vision Month. Are you familiar with AMD, its symptoms and effects? In support of this awareness month, we’ll be shedding a little light on Age-Related Macular Degeneration to keep you informed and help...
See a Houston Optometrist During Glaucoma Awareness Month
According to the World Health Organization, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. The organization estimates that over 3 million people in the United States and 60 million people worldwide have the disease. January is dedicated as Glaucoma...
Schedule An Eye Exam During Diabetic Eye Disease Month
Diabetes is the leading cause of new blindness cases among adults ages 20-74, according to the American Diabetes Association. Because education and early detection are so vital to treating this disease and preventing vision loss, the month of November is dedicated as...
Presbyopia Treatment Options
Presbyopia is the medical term for blurry up-close vision that occurs with age. Most people around the age of 40 slowly begin to notice it’s getting harder to read the newspaper or use a computer. While many presbyopia sufferers compensate for their vision problems...
Houston Presbyopia Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions
The loss of reading vision as we age is a condition known as presbyopia, and it eventually affects everyone, even those who have had perfect vision their whole lives. This vision change, which typically begins in your 40s, occurs because of changes to the eye’s lens,...
Preventing Sports Eye Injuries
Every 13 minutes, someone in the U.S. is treated at an emergency room for a sports-related eye injury, according to the National Eye Institute. Prevent Blindness America has designated September as Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month in hopes of reducing these very...
Lower Your Risk of Eye Infection With Proper Contact Lens Use
Contact lenses are one of the most popular options for vision correction today, next to LASIK of course. They are safe, easy to use, and even come in color for those who wish to freshen up their look. Even though they are easy to use, it is still critical not to...
Our “Buy a Pair, Get a Pair and Give a Pair” Promotion is Back!
The last thing many of us want to think about right now is the end of summer. But preparations need to be made: books and school supplies need to be bought, clothes shopping needs to be done, and yearly eye exams need to be scheduled. Wait, yearly eye exams? That’s...
Is Cataract Surgery Right For Me?
What Are Cataracts? A cataract is an eye condition in which a clouding of the eye’s natural lens prevents light from passing through the eye correctly, resulting in vision problems. There are many reasons why people develop this condition, including age, eye injuries,...
Houston Cataract Surgery Center Brings Attention to Cataract Awareness Month
As Cataract Awareness Month kicks off, our Houston cataract surgery professionals are here to bring you the latest information on treating this condition. What is a cataract? A cataract is simply a clouding of the natural lens of the eye. This lens rests behind the...
Choosing The Right Sunglasses For Your Lifestyle
Sunglasses are more than a fashion statement – they also protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Good sunglasses are important for eye health and the doctors at Berkeley Eye Center have created a guide of sunglass specifics and choosing the right sunglasses...
Do Women See Differently Than Men?
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....
Keep Your Eyes Safe In The Workplace
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2013, more than 22,000 eye injuries were documented that required time off work. Prevent Blindness America marks March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month to draw attention to the issue and help prevent injuries....
Age-Related Macular Degeneration – Prevention and Warning Signs
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness in Americans ages 65 years and older. It affects more than 2 million Americans over the age of 50, and according to a recent report from Prevent Blindness America. That number is expected...
LASIK Myths Versus Facts
Over the years, many myths have circulated about LASIK surgery. We want to set the record straight about these tall tales and make sure you know the facts about Houston LASIK before deciding if it’s right for you. Dispelling Houston LASIK Myths Myth: Anyone can get...
Berkeley Eye Center – A Look Back at 2015
As 2015 comes to a close, the doctors and staff at Berkeley Eye Center want to thank all of the patients that chose us as the place for their vision needs. 2015 was a busy and rewarding year for Berkeley Eye Center. Here are some of the highlights of another great...
Early Detection Key To Preventing Diabetes-related Vision Loss
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...
Are You One Of The Many Texans Not Taking Advantage Of Your Vision Benefits?
Do you have vision benefits that you never use? You’re not alone. About 65% of consumers didn’t use their employer-sponsored benefits last year. For vision plans that are voluntary, approximately 40% of consumers did not use their benefits. The majority of vision...
