Eye Diseases
Is it Dry Eye or Eye Allergies?

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 […]

Managing Dry Eyes When the Weather is Frightful

Managing Dry Eyes When the Weather is Frightful

There is a lot to love about winter – the scents, holidays, and events. However, the season’s lower humidity is certainly not one of them, especially as it can cause moisture to evaporate at a much faster rate. That can leave you with chapped lips, cracked hands, and dry eyes. You can use moisturizers and […]

How Stress and Vision Loss are Connected

How Stress and Vision Loss are Connected

Meetings, projects, errands, and appointments. That’s only the beginning of how hectic most people’s daily schedules can be. It’s little wonder, then, that Americans are among the most stressed in the world. Last year, more people reported feeling stressed than they have been at most points during the past decade. That is according to Gallup’s […]

Protect Your Vision as You Age

Protect Your Vision as You Age

The truth is, no one likes the prospect of growing older, yet according to a famous quote by Carl Jung: Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing research. While the fountain of youth may remain elusive, many lifestyle choices (e.g., staying active, eating a balanced diet, and reducing your […]

Vitamins and Good Vision

Have you taken your vitamins today? The supplement aisle at your local grocery, pharmacy or health foods store offers a variety of vitamins that support or preserve good vision. These help to protect the eye’s macula, lens, and cornea. They can also slow the progression of certain eye disorders like cataracts and age-related macular degeneration […]

Back to School: Protecting Your Vision

For many, the first day of school is quickly approaching, which means students (whether school or college bound) are scrambling to get ready while still enjoying their last days of summer break. Back to school supplies are purchased. Check! Backpacks are packed and lunches planned. Check! Eye exams are scheduled. Scheduling an eye exam is […]