And while having dry eyes won’t directly cause styes, they can increase your risk of developing styes. […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Styes?
9 Tips to Prevent Myopia from Worsening
While myopia can’t be reversed, practical ways to slow its progression and safeguard your child’s eyes include limiting screen time, keeping an elbow-to-hand distance between eyes and screens, and taking regular breaks from screen time. […]
Can Myopia Lead to Blindness?
While myopia doesn’t directly lead to blindness, if left untreated, this refractive error may lead to severe complications that can result in vision loss or blindness. […]
IPL vs. LipiFlow: 5 Key Differences
There are 5 key differences between IPL and LipiFlow:
The physical approach
The treatment focus
The treatment duration
The additional benefits
The side effects […]
Can You Wear Contacts with Dry Eyes?
Advancements in contact lens technology have made it possible for many people with dry eyes to continue wearing contacts comfortably. […]
Demodex, Blepharitis, and You
If you only recognized two of the words in the title, you aren’t alone. Most people who suffer from dry eye disease aren’t familiar with the others at first either. However, for a surprising number of dry eye sufferers, these unknown terms can have a significant impact on their eye health. Demodex folliculorum is a […]
Seeing Red? It May Be Ocular Rosacea
Most people are familiar with rosacea, a common skin condition that causes the face to become flushed or take on a reddish tone. It’s also likely to cause an uneven, bumpy skin texture that looks like acne or a rash. Once rosacea develops, it is a chronic condition that can be managed, but not cured. […]
The Link Between High Myopia and Serious Eye Diseases
Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, makes it difficult to clearly see objects that are far away. When myopia is severe, it’s called high myopia. Myopia occurs when the eye is more elongated than normal, or the shape of the cornea is too steep. Even though myopia may not seem serious, it’s been linked to several […]
OptiLight by Lumenis
Dry eye disease is becoming increasingly common, affecting millions of people worldwide. This chronic condition can significantly impact your life, sometimes making even the smallest of tasks seem difficult. If you have eye pain, blurry vision, and dry or watery eyes, it could be a sign that you have dry eye disease. But don’t worry! […]
Eye Exam Saves Woman’s Life by Detecting Brain Tumor Early
Most people don’t think a regular eye exam could save their life. But the truth is that in many cases, a comprehensive eye exam can detect much more than eye disease. That’s one reason that we at ProOptix Eye Care in Houston recommend annual eye exams to all of our patients, even in the absence of visual changes or […]
