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Reading Glasses for Computer Use
by Berkeley Eye Center | August 25, 2021 | Eye Glasses | 0 Comments

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If you're like most people, you spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen. After a few hours in front of the screen, your eyes might begin to start feeling dry or tired. Your vision may become a little fuzzy. In addition, you may begin to experience aches in your head, neck, and shoulder. These are the...

A Simple Hack to Stop Your Glasses from Fogging Up When You Wear a Mask
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 7, 2020 | Eye Glasses | 0 Comments

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In response to COVID-19/coronavirus, communities in Texas and all over the nation are asking people to wear protective face masks in public. This has led to a very annoying problem for those who wear eyeglasses — the lenses in their glasses have a tendency to fog up whenever they have a mask on. If this has been happening to you,...

Understanding Your Eyeglasses Prescription
by Berkeley Eye Center | March 25, 2020 | Eye Glasses | 0 Comments

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At Berkeley Eye Center, our eye doctors write hundreds of eyeglass prescriptions each year. The information on the prescription tells the lab exactly what type of lenses you'll need to have the best vision possible. While the meaning of all those abbreviations, acronyms, initials and numbers are very clear to the folks in the lab, to many of our patients...

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....

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...

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...

Protective Eyewear Is the Best Way to Avoid a Sports Related Eye Injury
by Berkeley Eye Center | September 4, 2018 | Eye Glasses, Eye Safety, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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September is Sports Eye Injury Awareness Month. The Berkeley Eye Center of Houston encourages our active patients to enjoy participating in sports and recreational events, but at the same time protect their eyes from injury. Each year, there are thousands of sports and recreation-related eye injuries in the U.S. Sadly, most of these injuries could be avoided by wearing activity-appropriate...

Helpful College Student Eye Care Tips
by crm-admin | August 22, 2018 | Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, Eye Safety, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Fall semester is underway for colleges in the Houston area. Between classes, studying, friends, work and football games, we know your days are full, but it’s still important to remember to take care of your eyes and look after your eye health. The following easy college student eye care tips can help you keep your eye health in check for...

Ultraviolet Awareness Month: Learn How to Protect Your Eyes
by crm-admin | May 8, 2018 | Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, Frequently Asked Questions, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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As summer gets into full swing, many of us are looking forward to outdoor activities. Before you head out into the sunshine, though, take this opportunity to consider why May is designated as Ultraviolet Awareness Month and learn how to protect yourself and your eyes. The sun’s UV rays can burn the eye’s cornea and conjunctiva and raise the risk...

Preventing Sports Eye Injuries
by crm-admin | September 7, 2016 | Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, Eye Safety, General Eye Care, Optometrists | 0 Comments

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Every 13 minutes, someone in the U.S. is treated at an emergency room for a sports-related eye injury, according to the National Eye Institute. Prevent Blindness America has designated September as Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month in hopes of reducing these very serious and often preventable injuries. Common Sports Injuries The sports that produce the most eye injuries are basketball,...