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Ptosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of a Droopy Eyelid
by Berkeley Eye Center | July 13, 2021 | Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

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Ptosis is the medical term to describe the drooping or sagging of the skin of the upper eyelids. It can affect one eye or both. One of the biggest problems people with Ptosis experience is the way the drooping and sagging of their eyelids makes them look tired or sleepy. Age-related ptosis is usually nothing to worry about; however, if...

What is an Ocular Migraine?
by Berkeley Eye Center | June 9, 2021 | Eye Conditions, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Most people have heard of migraine headaches, but did you know you can have migraines in your eyes as well?  An ocular migraine occurs when changes in the blood vessels in the optic nerve at the back of your eye cause you to experience temporary visual disturbances or distortions. These can include auras, flashing spots of light, or even shimmering...

May Is Healthy Vision Month
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 18, 2021 | Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Healthy Vision Month is a time to raise awareness about the importance of having healthy vision. Berkeley Eye Center would like to take this time to encourage everyone to educate themselves about the importance of healthy vision and the ways we can protect our vision health. The Importance of Vision Health Why is vision health so important? Here are some...

The Best Foods for AMD: Protecting Your Vision Can Be Delicious
by Berkeley Eye Center | February 10, 2021 | Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

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Since Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of low vision and blindness in Americans aged 60 years and over, the Berkeley Eye Center would like to remind everyone that February is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month. There is currently no cure for AMD, so it's important to educate the public about ways they can...

Glaucoma Awareness Month 2021: Let’s Talk About Normal-Tension Glaucoma
by Berkeley Eye Center | January 12, 2021 | Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

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January 2021 is Glaucoma Awareness Month. In addition to raising awareness about an eye disease that affects over two million Americans, Glaucoma Awareness Month is also about educating the public about what glaucoma is and steps they can take to protect their vision health from the damaging effects of the disease. Today, we're going to highlight some frequently asked questions...

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

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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...

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

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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

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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...

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

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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...

Coronavirus and Your Eyes
by Berkeley Eye Center | April 27, 2020 | Eye Conditions, Eye Exam | 0 Comments

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Coronavirus has affected every facet of our daily lives, and it seems every day brings still more questions than answers. As a leading Houston eye care provider, Berkeley Eye Center has received many questions about coronavirus and your eyes. Here are answers to a few of these questions, as well as a few tips for protecting eye health while we’re...