If you are among the 34.2 million U.S. adults who have been diagnosed with any diabetes - Type 1, Type 2, or gestational – your body either makes an insufficient amount of insulin or improperly uses its production. That can affect how your body turns food into energy,...
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in older adults. It results from a damaged macula, the retina's central portion responsible for providing clear, sharp vision. The macula allows you to conduct daily activities such as...
We Updated Our Website
We redesigned 1960eye.com – the official website of the Eye Physicians of North Houston – to be a beneficial source of information for patients experiencing vision problems or learning more about laser cataract surgery. According to the American Academy of...
Laser Eye Surgery to Correct Your Vision
A cataract is a clouding of your eye’s natural lens, which often occurs due to a breakdown of proteins, impacting the lens’s ability to focus light rays onto the retina. It can occur in one or both eyes, typically with age, creating vision difficulties. According to...
When to See an Ophthalmologist
Board-certified ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialize in vision care. They can diagnose and treat various eye diseases, including but not limited to cataracts and glaucoma, and perform surgical procedures. They can also take care of all your routine eye...
Is it Dry Eye or Eye Allergies?
The first day of spring is Saturday, March 20, 2021. Associated with fresh beginnings, spring is a beautiful time of year in which you can see stunning, native bluebonnets and other wildflowers burst to life in Texas. Unfortunately, this also means an increase in pollen, which can cause eye allergies and exacerbate dry eye. Symptoms of […]
The Different Types of Cataracts
Cataracts are a clouding or yellowing of the usually transparent lens, located directly behind the iris. The lens must be clear to focus light onto the retina. However, certain factors can cause a cataract to form, decreasing the eye’s ability to focus. Early diagnosis and treatment by an experienced ophthalmologist are essential for preventing permanent […]
Eye Floaters: When to See an Ophthalmologist?
Eye floaters appear in your vision as small, dark spots, which cast shadows onto the retina. Because they are suspended in the vitreous – the gel-like fluid that fills your eyes – they frequently move along with your eye movements. They may also come and go. Eye floaters are extremely common and, in most cases, are […]
The Importance of Eye Exams
An estimated 61 million people are at risk of vision loss, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), yet about half do not schedule annual comprehensive eye exam appointments with their eye physicians. That oversight significantly increases the possibility of vision impairment or loss. Early detection and prevention are essential for healthy eyes. […]