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Visual Acuity, Eyesight, and Vision: What’s The Difference?
by Berkeley Eye Center | April 28, 2021 | Eye Exam, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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What do eye doctors mean when they use the terms "visual acuity, "eyesight" and "vision"? You might think the three terms are interchangeable, but each is used to describe a different aspect of our visual experience. Eyesight Describes Your Ability to See Eyesight refers to the actual physical ability to see, regardless of clarity or comprehension. Eyesight is used to...

Why Is Dilation Necessary?
by Berkeley Eye Center | August 11, 2020 | Eye Exam | 0 Comments

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Pupil dilation is done to increase the size of the pupils, letting in more light and allowing the doctor to completely examine the optic nerve and retina at the back of your eye. Many patients dread having their pupils dilated during their annual comprehensive eye exams, but this part of the exam is critical to identifying, preventing, and treating eye...

Examining Your Health Through Your Eyes
by Berkeley Eye Center | July 17, 2020 | Eye Exam | 0 Comments

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What do our eyes have to do with overall health? Actually, tons!   Many people do not realize an eye exam is not just determining your prescription for glasses, but it’s a wellness check of your overall health. During that awkward silence, when the eye doctor is invading your personal space with his bright light, he is actually examining structures of...

Berkeley Eye Center Re-Opens May 4 After COVID-19 Outbreak
by Berkeley Eye Center | April 30, 2020 | Blog Announcements, Eye Exam, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Berkeley Eye Center will re-open to the public on Monday, May 4, with new safety protocols and revised patient care processes in place. We are proud to have been able to continue to employee all 450 of our employees during the coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis.  “Our goal has been and will continue to be to keep our patients and our employees safe,”...

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 crm-admin | 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....

Berkeley Eye Center Supports Save Your Vision Month in March
by Berkeley Eye Center | March 16, 2020 | Eye Exam, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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March is Save Your Vision Month! Save Your Vision Month is promoted by the American Optometric Association in order to provide awareness of the importance of regular eye exams and maintaining eye health. Many of us tend to take our good vision for granted and often fail to be proactive about caring for the health of our eyes. Until our...

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...

Don’t Forget ‘Eye Exam’ on Your Back to School List!
by Berkeley Eye Center | July 22, 2019 | Contact Lenses, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, General Eye Care, Optometrists, Promotions | 0 Comments

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As you start planning your back to school to-do list, don’t forget to add a comprehensive eye exam and new eyeglasses or contacts to your list! Between the ages of 6 and 18, your child’s vision can fluctuate frequently and without warning. An inability to see clearly can lead to problems in the classroom -- both with learning and behavior....