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Winter Eye Care Tips from Houston Eye Doctors
by Berkeley Eye Center | December 19, 2019 | Dry Eyes, Eye Conditions, General Eye Care, Ophthalmologist, Optometrists | 0 Comments

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Winter is well underway, even here in Texas. Although our winters may not be as harsh as our northern neighbors, the cold weather can still cause problems for your eyes. Avoid issues with these winter eye care tips from the Houston eye doctors at Berkeley Eye Center. Combat Dry Eyes One of the biggest problems for your eyes during cold...

Healthy Vision Month is the Perfect Time to Get Your Eyes Checked
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 22, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, Eye Safety, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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When was the last time you got your eyes checked? It's very easy to take healthy vision for granted. That's why Berkeley Eye Center is joining with the National Eye Institute and other organizations to promote May as Healthy Vision Month in an effort to make people aware of the importance of eye and vision health. If it's been a...

Children and Computer Vision Syndrome
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 13, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Eye Safety, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Whether they're used at home or school, for educational purposes or just for fun, computers, tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices play a big part in our children's lives. Most children get several hours of "screen time" each day, staring at the LED screen. All this screen time puts your child at a greater risk of developing what eye specialists...

Comprehensive Eye Exams: What to Expect
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 2, 2019 | Contact Lenses, Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Eye doctors recommend that adults with healthy vision get their eyes checked every one to two years. Regular eye exams are an effective way to detect vision problems, such as glaucoma, in their earliest and most treatable stages. The eye exam may also reveal other health problems you may not be aware of, such as hypertension. If it's been a...

Keep Your Eyes Safe In The Workplace
by Berkeley Eye Center | March 8, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, Eye Safety, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Every day across the U.S., more than 2,000 people suffer a job-related eye injury. Of these people, 1 in 10 will miss work to recover from the injury, and about 10 to 20% will suffer temporary or permanent vision loss. Prevent Blindness America marks March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month to draw attention to this issue and help prevent injuries....

Living With Age-Related Macular Degeneration
by Berkeley Eye Center | February 18, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Optometrists | 0 Comments

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative disease of the retina that can cause visual distortion, blind spots or complete loss of central vision. It's a leading cause of vision loss for people over age 55. Daily Activities Can Be a Challenge with AMD AMD causes vision loss but not necessarily total blindness. Most patients retain their peripheral vision. Daily...

Learn About Low Vision
by Berkeley Eye Center | February 11, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Ophthalmologist, Optometrists | 0 Comments

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Low vision is a problem that affects thousands of Americans. This is why the National Eye Institute marks every February as Low Vision Awareness Month. If it's been a while since you had a comprehensive eye exam, Berkeley Eye Center encourages you to make an appointment to see your eye doctor as soon as possible, as a comprehensive eye exam...

Living With Glaucoma
by Berkeley Eye Center | January 7, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, Ophthalmologist, Optometrists | 0 Comments

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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Nearly 3 million people in the U.S. suffer from glaucoma, an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve, resulting in loss of vision. While there is no cure for glaucoma, an early diagnosis, proper medical treatment, and a healthy lifestyle can slow the disease's progress. Glaucoma is a life-changing disease. But it doesn't...

Let’s Raise Awareness to Prevent Diabetic Eye Disease
by Berkeley Eye Center | November 4, 2018 | Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

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Diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of blindness among adults between the ages of 20 and 74. According to the National Eye Institute, nearly 7.7 million people age 40 or older have diabetic eye disease; this number is expected to reach 11 million by 2030. Since November is National Diabetes Month, Berkeley Eye Center of Houston wants to share...

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

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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...