Dry eye syndrome (DES) occurs when a change in the tear film disrupts the health, comfort and visual functions of the eye’s surface. Both genetic and environmental factors may contribute to the onset and progression of dry eye syndrome. This includes age, gender, climate, hormonal changes, diet, medications, other health conditions and the amount of […]
By now, you’ve probably already heard about some of the most common risk factors for a child developing myopia. Excessive near work (like spending hours on digital devices), not enough outdoor play, and genetics all play a role in determining if a child will become nearsighted and to what extent. Less known, however, is the […]
Are your eyes dry? As the season changes, the fluctuation in temperature and humidity can make your eyes feel even more dry, gritty and irritated. While dry eye symptoms can sometimes be mild, moderate to severe dry eye syndrome (DES) can be painful and debilitating. Left untreated, severe DES can cause corneal ulcers and even […]
How lucky we are to be born with eyelids, tears and other mechanisms to protect our eyes from wind, dust, and pollution. But that doesn’t make us completely immune to things in the environment that can harm our vision and eye health. Environmental factors such as pollutants, toxic gasses and chemicals, bacteria, smoking, and ultraviolet […]
Contact lenses have an excellent safety record – as long as the wearer carefully follows their eye doctor’s instructions. October is Contact Lens Safety Month, so there’s no better time to brush up on safety tips to keep your eyes and vision healthy while wearing contact lenses! If you have further questions, need to update your prescriptions, […]
What Is Progressive Myopia? Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a refractive error that causes blurred distance vision. It occurs when the eyeball grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. Progressive myopia is nearsightedness that worsens each year, requiring a significant increase in vision correction of at […]
Rates of myopia, or nearsightedness, are growing by epic proportions. Today, an estimated 1 in 10 school-aged children, and 1 in 3 adolescents, are nearsighted. Even more worrying, the World Health Organization predicts that half of the world’s population will be nearsighted by 2050! Parents may wonder what’s at stake for a myopic child. Won’t […]
One of the most common misconceptions we see in our dry eye patients is the idea that one or two quick treatments will mean the end of this troublesome condition. Unfortunately, dry eye is a chronic condition that requires regular attention if you want to keep the symptoms at bay. While this reminder may seem […]
By now, you’re probably aware of the health benefits associated with myopia management — a [minimized] risk of future eye disease and vision loss. But some parents still hesitate to provide their child with myopia management because they’re concerned about the cost. Here’s the kicker: although myopia treatments cost more in the short term, they […]
Everyone’s heard the adage that “the eyes are the window to the soul.” But did you know that they can also be a primary window into the overall health of your body and mind ? A comprehensive eye exam with our Houston eye doctors can play an important role in the early detection of systemic diseases like diabetes and […]
