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Food For Sight: Are You Getting Enough Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids in Your Diet?
by Berkeley Eye Center | June 5, 2020 | General Eye Care | 0 Comments

We all want to keep our vision as healthy as possible for as long as possible. That means maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes plenty of exercise, not smoking, getting regular eye exams and eating a healthy diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and other essential fatty acids, or EFAs. EFAs are important for the normal development and function of...

Lower Your Risk of Eye Infection With Proper Contact Lens Use
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 27, 2020 | General Eye Care, Contact Lenses, Eye Conditions, Eye Safety | 0 Comments

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 different colors for those who wish to freshen up their look. Even though they are easy to use, it is still critical not to ignore proper contact lens care. Eye infection can...

A Simple Hack to Stop Your Glasses from Fogging Up When You Wear a Mask
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 7, 2020 | Eye Glasses | 0 Comments

In response to COVID-19/coronavirus, communities in Texas and all over the nation are asking people to wear protective face masks in public. This has led to a very annoying problem for those who wear eyeglasses — the lenses in their glasses have a tendency to fog up whenever they have a mask on. If this has been happening to you,...

Happy Eyes, Happy Lives: How We Can Improve Our Eye Health at Home
by Berkeley Eye Center | April 27, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Many eye conditions start small with minor symptoms that, if ignored, will progress to a more serious problem that requires a visit to the eye doctor. Here are three simple treatments for eye health at home that can prevent certain lid infections or ocular symptoms from worsening. For best results we recommend doing these at least twice a day.   Warm...

Save Your Vision With A Free Home Vision Test
by Berkeley Eye Center | | Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

The Amsler Grid is used by eye doctors to detect vision changes that may result from damage to the macula (the central part of the retina). Any damage to the macula can result in the straight lines of the grid to appear broken, wavy, or distorted. This chart can be very useful to test for any macula change; however, it...

Avoid Digital Eye Strain During COVID-19 Pandemic
by Berkeley Eye Center | April 8, 2020 | General Eye Care, Dry Eyes, Eye Conditions, Eye Exam | 0 Comments

The coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has millions of Americans stuck at home. Adults and children are spending more time than ever on electronic devices — working, schooling or just trying to pass the time until we can be with friends and family again. This rapid increase in screen time can also greatly increase the number of people suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome....

Understanding Your Eyeglasses Prescription
by Berkeley Eye Center | March 25, 2020 | Eye Glasses | 0 Comments

At Berkeley Eye Center, our eye doctors write hundreds of eyeglass prescriptions each year. The information on the prescription tells the lab exactly what type of lenses you'll need to have the best vision possible. While the meaning of all those abbreviations, acronyms, initials and numbers are very clear to the folks in the lab, to many of our patients...

Common Causes of Cataracts: Find Out If You’re At Risk
by Berkeley Eye Center | January 24, 2020 | Eye Conditions, Cataracts, Frequently Asked Questions | 0 Comments

The term “cataract” refers to a condition in which the naturally clear lens of the eye gradually becomes clouded and opaque. Proteins in the eye’s natural lens clump together to form these cloudy areas. This interferes with light passing through the eye’s lens to the retina. Cataracts can affect people of all ages, although they occur the most often in...

Tips for Dealing with Winter Eye Allergies & Other Cold Weather Issues
by Berkeley Eye Center | December 19, 2019 | General Eye Care, Dry Eyes, Eye Conditions, Ophthalmologist, Optometrists | 0 Comments

Winter is well underway, even here in Texas. Although our winters may not be as harsh as our northern neighbors, the cold weather can still cause problems for your eyes. Avoid issues such as winter eye allergies, dry eye and more with these tips from the Houston eye doctors at Berkeley Eye Center. Guard Against Winter Eye Allergies Spring and...

Eat the Right Foods for Optimal Eye Health This Thanksgiving
by Berkeley Eye Center | November 13, 2019 | General Eye Care, Ophthalmologist, Optometrists | 0 Comments

The Thanksgiving holiday is almost here, and many of us are looking forward to a fun day with family and friends -- plus a whole lot of food! When the table is set, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is eye health, but many Thanksgiving staples can promote proper eye function. Sweet Potato: Beta-carotene is a carotenoid and antioxidant...