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...
Dry Eye Syndrome: Relieve the Pain
Dry Eye Syndrome can occur at any age but is usually most notable by the time someone reaches the age of 50. With many different causes of Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), it may not always be 100% curable. DES is a chronic and typically progressive condition but there are...
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...
Happy Holidays from Eye Physicians of North Houston
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...
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 […]