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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...

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

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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 | Dry Eyes, Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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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....

Age-Related Macular Degeneration – Prevention and Warning Signs
by Berkeley Eye Center | February 5, 2020 | Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, Ophthalmologist, Optometrists | 0 Comments

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness in Americans ages 65 years and older. It affects as many as 11 million Americans, a number that is expected to double by 2050. February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month, a time to spread the word about this eye disease. Knowing the warning signs of AMD, and taking preventive...

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

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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...