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Dr. Sun Helps Cataract Patients As Operation Sight Volunteer
by Berkeley Eye Center | April 7, 2021 | Cataracts, Ophthalmologist | 0 Comments

Dr. Regina Sun is a proud volunteer for Operation Sight, a charitable cataract surgery program that connects eligible cataract patients with volunteer surgeons.   “Cataracts, especially advanced ones, can affect the patient in so many ways, especially their livelihood,” Dr. Sun recently said in an interview with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Foundation, which conducts the Operation Sight...

Do Women See Differently Than Men?
by Berkeley Eye Center | | General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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 | General Eye Care, Frequently Asked Questions | 0 Comments

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...

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

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,...

Family History of Macular Degeneration? Take Steps to Protect Your Eyes and Vision
by Berkeley Eye Center | December 8, 2020 | Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

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 parent...

Blue Light and Your Vision — The Good and The Bad
by Berkeley Eye Center | October 13, 2020 | Eye Conditions, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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

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...

Why Is Dilation Necessary?
by Berkeley Eye Center | August 11, 2020 | Eye Exam | 0 Comments

Pupil dilation is done to increase the size of the pupils, letting in more light and allowing the doctor to completely examine the optic nerve and retina at the back of your eye. Many patients dread having their pupils dilated during their annual comprehensive eye exams, but this part of the exam is critical to identifying, preventing, and treating eye...

Examining Your Health Through Your Eyes
by Berkeley Eye Center | July 17, 2020 | Eye Exam | 0 Comments

What do our eyes have to do with overall health? Actually, tons!   Many people do not realize an eye exam is not just determining your prescription for glasses, but it’s a wellness check of your overall health. During that awkward silence, when the eye doctor is invading your personal space with his bright light, he is actually examining structures of...

Keep it Safe on the Fourth of July: Tips to Prevent Firework-Related Eye Injuries
by Berkeley Eye Center | July 2, 2020 | Eye Safety | 0 Comments

Everyone's favorite summer holiday is just around the corner as the United States gets ready to celebrate another birthday on the Fourth of July. One of the most traditional ways to celebrate Independence Day is with fireworks. You've probably already noticed the stands popping up just outside the city limits. Fireworks are fun but they can also be dangerous. In...