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Is Cataract Surgery Right For Me?
by Berkeley Eye Center | October 7, 2022 | Eye Conditions, Cataracts, Ophthalmologist | 0 Comments

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Cataract surgery is a common procedure that many people undergo to improve their vision. If you are considering cataract surgery, it is important to understand what the surgery entails and what to consider when deciding whether it is the right option for you. What Are Cataracts? A cataract is an eye condition in which a clouding of the eye’s natural...

What Health Conditions Will Prevent Me From Receiving LASIK?
by Berkeley Eye Center | August 25, 2022 | Eye Conditions, Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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LASIK surgery can help a wide variety of vision problems, but there are some health conditions that might disqualify a person from receiving this form of laser eye surgery. A LASIK eye surgeon is the best person to determine whether you and your eyes are eligible for the procedure, but here are a few of the health issues that might...

June Is Cataract Awareness Month
by Berkeley Eye Center | June 1, 2022 | Cataracts, Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

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Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision impairment, vision loss, and blindness in the United States, affecting 24 million Americans over the age of 40. 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? The natural lens of the eye...

Corneal Abrasions: Treating a Scratched Eye
by Berkeley Eye Center | October 13, 2021 | Eye Conditions, Eye Safety | 0 Comments

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A corneal abrasion is a medical term for a scratch on the cornea, the clear protective layer that covers the front of your eye. It's one of the most common eye injuries. There are many ways the cornea can become damaged. If you think you’ve suffered a scratched eye or other eye injury, it’s important to seek treatment to avoid...

Bifocal Contact Lenses And Monovision: What’s the Difference?
by Berkeley Eye Center | September 29, 2021 | Contact Lenses, Eye Conditions, Presbyopia | 0 Comments

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Are you finding yourself having to hold a book or menu farther away from your eyes in order to see the print clearly? Eye doctors call this condition “presbyopia." Presbyopia is a common age-related vision condition in which the lenses of the eyes begin to lose their ability to focus on close objects. Most individuals begin to experience presbyopia once...

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 | General Eye Care, Eye Conditions | 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 | General Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Exam | 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...

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 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

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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...