Corneal Deformity? Severe Dry Eye? Not a Candidate for Lasik? BEC May Have a Solution for You!
by Berkeley Eye Center | November 3, 2018 | Eye Conditions, Contact Lenses | 0 Comments

The doctors of Berkeley Eye Center are proud to provide an option for patients who are unable to achieve best corrected vision with conventional glasses and contacts. Patients with a corneal deformity such as keratoconus, previous RK surgery or irregular astigmatism may benefit from scleral contact lenses. Scleral lenses also provide treatment for patients with severe dry eye and patients...

Helpful College Student Eye Care Tips
by Berkeley Eye Center | August 22, 2018 | General Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, Eye Safety | 0 Comments

Fall semester is underway for colleges in the Houston area. Between classes, studying, friends, work and football games, we know your days are full, but it’s still important to remember to take care of your eyes and look after your eye health. The following easy college student eye care tips can help you keep your eye health in check for...

Common Eye Disorders in Houston
by Berkeley Eye Center | July 18, 2018 | Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, General Eye Care, Presbyopia | 0 Comments

Have you been noticing any changes in your vision? If you have, now would be a great time to schedule an eye exam with the Houston eye doctors at Berkeley Eye Center. A comprehensive eye exam will allow our highly trained ophthalmologists and optometrists to diagnose and treat any vision problems you may be experiencing. The good news is many...

Important Summer Eye Protection Tips
by Berkeley Eye Center | June 20, 2018 | Eye Safety, Frequently Asked Questions, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

In Texas, there’s more to summer than just warm weather and fun outdoors activities. With daily UV index exposures easily reaching “extreme” (an 11-15 on the UV Index scale), summer eye protection is incredibly important to eye and vision health. Sun protection for the eyes and visual health goes beyond sunglasses. Consider the following tips before spending time in the...

What You Need to Know about Cataracts
by Berkeley Eye Center | June 6, 2018 | Cataracts | 0 Comments

June is Cataract Awareness Month. The Houston cataract surgeons at the Berkeley Eye Center would like to take some time to educate our patients about the importance of having their vision regularly checked for cataracts and other vision disorders. Cataracts are a leading cause of vision loss in the U.S., affecting 24 million Americans over the age of 40, and...

The Dangers of Having an Eye Exam with an App
by Berkeley Eye Center | April 19, 2018 | Eye Exam, Eye Safety, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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 at-home eye tests protecting your vision as well as a comprehensive eye exam by...

Tips for Spring Eye Allergy Relief
by Berkeley Eye Center | March 5, 2018 | Dry Eyes, Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, Ophthalmologist, Optometrists | 0 Comments

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. Read on to learn the causes of seasonal allergies, signs to watch for, and tips for spring eye allergy relief...

Can Your Pet Be the Source of Your Eye Allergies?
by Berkeley Eye Center | February 1, 2018 | Optometrists, Eye Conditions, General Eye Care, Ophthalmologist | 0 Comments

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, sinus congestion, coughing and sneezing, eye irritation is one of the common discomforts associated with an allergic...

January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month
by Berkeley Eye Center | January 9, 2018 | Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

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 “Glaucoma Awareness Month.” The Houston eye doctors at the Berkeley Eye Center have put together a short FAQ to...

Floaters in Your Vision: What You Need to Know and When to be Concerned
by Berkeley Eye Center | October 24, 2017 | Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, Frequently Asked Questions, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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 our eyes, they in fact originate inside of our eyes and...

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