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 […]
If you’re over 40, you’re probably familiar with presbyopia, the gradual loss of the ability to see things clearly when they are close to your eyes. Also called “old eyes” or “age-related blurry near vision”, this extremely common condition affects more than 85% of people in this age group to some degree. Presbyopia is not […]
It can be hard to tell when an eye symptom is serious or not. The “wait and see” approach can work at times, but in certain situations, waiting can be detrimental to your eye health. Here are 5 eye symptoms that warrant a call or visit to ProOptix Eye Care without delay, so we can treat your […]
Where did the summer go?! As much fun as summer days have been, many parents and kids are already in back-to-school mode. Back-to-school checklists generally include: ✔ school supplies ✔ backpack ✔ new clothes and shoes A critical item missing from this checklist is a comprehensive eye exam! Every child deserves to be set up for […]
You’ve probably read that headline at least twice, haven’t you? At first glance, it makes absolutely no sense at all. How in the world can your nose help you fight your battle against dry eye disease? A few years ago, your optometrist might have agreed with you, but in October of 2021 the FDA approved […]
In the classic movie, A Christmas Story, all little Ralphie Parker wanted was a BB gun for Christmas. “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid,” was the oft-repeated response by adults throughout the film. And for good reason! A study published in the December 2019 issue of Pediatrics found that between 1990-2016, more than 360,000 records […]
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