The number of people suffering from a perennial and/or seasonal eye allergy, also known as allergic conjunctivitis, has grown significantly over the past couple of decades. The main cause of seasonal allergies is the same thing as perennial allergies, but seasonal...
Eyelid Twitching and Why it Happens
Myokymia is an involuntary eyelid twitch or tic, it’s often a spontaneous localized spasm of one or both of your eyelids, upper and lower. Usually swift, it can go unnoticed by many individuals and they go away on their own when minor. Most people, if not all, will...
What is Cataract Disease?
Have you noticed clouding in either your own eyes or someone else’s? That would be cataract disease. This clouding in the eye’s lens lies behind the iris and the pupil, cataracts can develop in one or both eyes. At the start of cataracts disease, it's small and with...
The Scary Risks Of Wearing Costume Contact Lenses For Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, which means everyone is getting their costumes ready and prepared for their get-togethers or trick-or-treating! Many costumes and topical products are harmless for those that aren’t allergic to the ingredients used. However, some...
Protecting Your Eyes During The Summer
There’s just over a month of Summer left - Have you been protecting your eyes from the sunshine? Each season affects us differently based on the weather conditions and during the Summer season, temperatures are rising and with clearer skies, sunlight is beaming down a...
Take Care of Your Vision with Responsible Screen Time
How often you stare at a screen matters. On average, Americans spend roughly 10+ hours staring at a computer screen, tablet or cellphone. With the quick ongoing technology advancements in today’s advanced world, these devices are found almost everywhere. Take a...
Protect Your Eyes Under the Spring Sun
Spring officially began on March 20, ushering in a season of temperate weather and blooming flowers, including Texas’s stunningly beautiful bluebonnets. The season’s longer days allow plenty of opportunities for enjoying your favorite outdoor activities but do not...
An Overview of Laser Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are often a natural part of aging. They occur when the lens in your eye becomes cloudy caused by the breakdown of proteins, over time, causing blurry vision along with other symptoms. While there is no medical treatment for this eye disorder, cataracts can...
Finding Relief from Dry Eyes This Winter
Winter is a time to don cozy sweaters, attend seasonal events, and enjoy hot chocolate. But, according to an article in the journal Ophthalmology, it is also time for dry eyes (DE) as researchers found evidence of an apparent seasonal variation in the condition, which...