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Ultraviolet Awareness Month: Learn How to Protect Your Eyes
As summer gets into full swing, many of us are looking forward to outdoor activities. Before you head out into the sunshine, though, take this opportunity to consider why May is designated as Ultraviolet Awareness Month and learn how to protect yourself and your eyes....
Celebrating 60 Years of Eye Excellence with LASIK Savings
Berkeley Eye Center is proud to celebrate 60 years of eye excellence with our biggest LASIK savings ever! Click here to schedule a FREE consultation, or text the word LASIK to 484848 and find out how much you can save while getting the glasses-free vision you’ve...
The Dangers of Having an Eye Exam with an App
A new trend in eye care is the “do-it-yourself” eye test app. There are a number of these apps available for download onto both Apple and Android devices that allow users to check for problems with visual acuity, color vision and depth perception. But are these...
Protect Your Eyesight While on the Work Site
March is Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month. The Houston eye doctors at Berkeley Eye Center would like to take this time to stress how important it is to maintain an eye safe workplace. Accidents can happen at any time; wearing the appropriate eye gear for your...
Take Care of Your Eyes During Spring Allergy Season
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. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, the...
February is Low Vision Awareness Month
The National Eye Institute has designated February as Low Vision Awareness Month. The Houston eye doctors at the Berkeley Eye Center want to do our part by educating our patients and their families about the problems associated with low vision and the treatment...
Can Your Pet Be the Source of Your Eye Allergies?
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,...
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...
