Do you have dark circles under your eyes? It’s not unusual for people to develop dark circles and bags under their eyes, especially as they get older. While they aren’t exactly flattering, the good news is that in most cases, those dark circles under your eyes are harmless. What Causes Those Dark Circles? There are […]
At What Age Can a Child Start Wearing Contact Lenses?
For people who need vision correction, contact lenses provide an effective alternative to eyeglasses. How old do you have to be to start wearing contact lenses? That’s an interesting question, but not one with a precise answer. Why Choose Contacts? There are many reasons why people choose to wear contact lenses instead of eyeglasses, including: […]
Eye Care Expenses You Can Use Your FSA Funds For Before the Year’s End
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds expire at the end of every calendar year. Because the funds don’t roll over into the next year, you’ll lose whatever money was left in the account if you don’t use it. So if you have funds remaining in your FSA account, eye care expenses are a great way to […]
5 Signs Your Glasses Don’t Fit Right — And What to Do About It
There are three things to consider when selecting a new pair of glasses: prescription, look, and fit. The glasses need to have the right prescription or you won’t be able to see clearly. And of course, they have to look great on your face. You’ll also want a pair of glasses that fit your face […]
Corneal Abrasions: Treating a Scratched Eye
A corneal abrasion is a medical term for a scratch on the cornea, the clear protective layer that covers the front of your eye. It’s one of the most common eye injuries. There are many ways the cornea can become damaged. If you think you’ve suffered a scratched eye or other eye injury, it’s important […]
What is an Ocular Migraine?
Most people have heard of migraine headaches, but did you know you can have migraines in your eyes as well? An ocular migraine occurs when changes in the blood vessels in the optic nerve at the back of your eye cause you to experience temporary visual disturbances or distortions. These can include auras, flashing spots […]
May Is Healthy Vision Month
Healthy Vision Month is a time to raise awareness about the importance of having healthy vision. Berkeley Eye Center would like to take this time to encourage everyone to educate themselves about the importance of healthy vision and the ways we can protect our vision health. The Importance of Vision Health Why is vision health […]
What Causes “Sleep” In Your Eye?
Everyone finds “sleep” in their eyes upon waking — a gunky, goopy material that forms in the inner corner of our eyes while we’re asleep. What is this stuff? How does it form? And is it harmful? What Is This Stuff? Eye doctors refer to sleep as “rheum,” or eye discharge. Rheum is one of […]
Keep it Safe on the Fourth of July: Tips to Prevent Firework-Related Eye Injuries
Everyone’s favorite summer holiday is just around the corner as the United States gets ready to celebrate another birthday on the Fourth of July. One of the most traditional ways to celebrate Independence Day is with fireworks. You’ve probably already noticed the stands popping up just outside the city limits. Fireworks are fun but they […]
A Simple Hack to Stop Your Glasses from Fogging Up When You Wear a Mask
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 […]