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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,”...

Save Your Vision With A Free Home Vision Test
by Berkeley Eye Center | April 27, 2020 | 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....

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...

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...

Safe Toys and Celebrations Month Aims to Prevent Holiday Eye Injuries
by Berkeley Eye Center | December 3, 2019 | Eye Safety, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Don’t let an eye injury ruin a child’s holiday season. Put safety first when selecting gifts for children. That’s the message from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, which has declared December as Safe Toys and Celebrations Month. Each year, several thousand children under the age of 15 are rushed to emergency rooms all over the country suffering from toy-related eye...

Eat the Right Foods for Optimal Eye Health This Thanksgiving
by Berkeley Eye Center | November 13, 2019 | General Eye Care, Ophthalmologist, Optometrists | 0 Comments

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The Thanksgiving holiday is almost here, and many of us are looking forward to a fun day with family and friends -- plus a whole lot of food! When the table is set, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is eye health, but many Thanksgiving staples can promote proper eye function. Sweet Potato: Beta-carotene is a carotenoid and antioxidant...

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....

UV Safety Month: Let’s Protect Your Eyes from UV Radiation
by Berkeley Eye Center | July 9, 2019 | Eye Safety, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Berkeley Eye Center wants everyone to know that July is UV Safety Month. UV stands for Ultraviolet Radiation. The sun radiates energy all along the spectrum — the sunlight we see, the heat we feel, and some, like UV radiation, that can have detrimental effects on the human body. In addition to sunburn and skin cancer, excessive exposure to the...

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...