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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 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 be...

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...

What to Expect After an Age-related Macular Degeneration Diagnosis
by Berkeley Eye Center | February 11, 2022 | Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

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February is Low Vision Awareness Month, a time to share information and spread awareness about Age-related Macular Degeneration. If you've been diagnosed with Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), it's important to take steps to protect and preserve your vision. While there is currently no cure for AMD, there are many things you can do to slow the progress of the disease...

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...

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...