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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...

Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month Promotes Healthy Eyesight
by Berkeley Eye Center | April 11, 2019 | Dry Eyes, Eye Exam, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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More than 3.6 million Americans age 40 and older suffer from visual impairment, including blindness, and the majority — 2.3 million — are women, according to National Eye Institute. Prevent Blindness has designated April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, a time to spread awareness about the eye health issues facing women. Women are at a higher risk for...

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....

Nobody Wants an Eye Injury for Christmas
by Berkeley Eye Center | December 6, 2018 | Eye Safety, General Eye Care, Ophthalmologist, Optometrists | 0 Comments

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Happy holidays from Berkeley Eye Center! The holiday season is upon us — which means it's time to start shopping for Christmas. We're sure your kids have already given you a list of everything they want this year. When you're out doing your Christmas shopping, we urge you to carefully examine each item on their wish list to make sure...

Don’t Forget Football Eye Protection This Season
by Berkeley Eye Center | September 18, 2018 | Eye Safety, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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The school year is well under way, and with it comes many Texans’ favorite time of year: football season! This classic sport brings students and parents together for the excitement and enjoyment that comes with playing and watching a game. But parents and players shouldn’t forget how important it is to consider football eye protection while practicing or competing! There...

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 Berkeley Eye Center | 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...

Common Eye Disorders in Houston
by Berkeley Eye Center | July 18, 2018 | Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, General Eye Care, Presbyopia | 0 Comments

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Have you been noticing any changes in your vision? If you have, now would be a great time to schedule an eye exam with the Houston eye doctors at Berkeley Eye Center. A comprehensive eye exam will allow our highly trained ophthalmologists and optometrists to diagnose and treat any vision problems you may be experiencing. The good news is many...

Important Summer Eye Protection Tips
by Berkeley Eye Center | June 20, 2018 | Eye Safety, Frequently Asked Questions, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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In Texas, there’s more to summer than just warm weather and fun outdoors activities. With daily UV index exposures easily reaching “extreme” (an 11-15 on the UV Index scale), summer eye protection is incredibly important to eye and vision health. Sun protection for the eyes and visual health goes beyond sunglasses. Consider the following tips before spending time in the...