Great Hills Eye Care is growing again! We are excited to welcome the newest member of our dedicated team of optometrists, Dr. Kelsey Tillotson. Dr. Kelsey Tillotson was born and raised in Round Rock, Texas. She then made the journey south to earn her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Houston. Dr. Tillotson […]
Why Your Children Should be Wearing Sunglasses
As you may know, the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause damage to your skin, but how often do you think about the damage these rays can cause to your eyes? What about your child’s eyes? At a young age, children’s eyes are still developing, and with the substantial time they spend outdoors, it […]
Welcoming our newest associate optometrist, Dr. Ashish Patel!
Great Hills Eye Care is growing! As many of you are aware, we added a second location of our practice to the brand-new Pflugerville Costco last year. We are now excited to welcome the newest member of our dedicated team of optometrists, Dr. Ashish Patel. Dr. Patel graduated from the University of Houston School of […]
Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight
Did you know, nearly 2.2 million people in the United States are affected by glaucoma?* Due to the lack of symptoms in the early stages of glaucoma, almost half of Americans with glaucoma do not know they have it; causing glaucoma to be the second leading cause of blindness in the United States and worldwide. […]
Flashes, Floaters, and Spots: What’s in my Vision?
Have you noticed tiny shadows cast upon objects you are looking at? Do you see small spots in your vision when looking at a clear or overcast sky? You may be seeing floaters and spots in your field of vision. What is the spot in my vision? It is completely normal to see spots or […]
Eye Exams 101
Regular comprehensive eye exams are key to early detection of eye-related diseases to keep you seeing your best every day. Adults should have a comprehensive eye exam every 1-2 years. Children should have an eye exam as early as 6 months, before they start school, and then every 1-2 years. If you or your family […]
Eye Color & Genetics
Ever wonder why your eyes are blue, green, brown, or somewhere in between? The colored part of your eye, the Iris, contains pigmentation which determines our eye color. Your parents pass on chromosomes which combine to customize your eye color. How eye color develops Eye color is not as simple as other genetic traits. Three […]
Common Eyelid Bumps
Eyes are one of the most sensitive areas of the body and we tend to notice any pain related to our eyes relatively quickly. Here are a few common eye conditions and symptoms causing eyelid bumps. Have more questions? Give our office a call! I have a red bump near the edge of my eyelid, […]
Combating Dry Eye Syndrome
Do you experience itchy, burning, or dry eyes? You may be suffering from dry eye syndrome. Tears are necessary for overall eye health and clear vision, when there is insufficient moisture on the surface of the eye it can cause discomfort. Let’s looks at some common causes of dry eye syndrome, symptoms, and risk factors. […]
What is a Black Eye?
A black eye forms when blood and fluids collect in the space around the eye causing swelling and discoloration. Typically, a black eye is considered a minor injury. What causes black eyes? A black eye is caused by bruising surrounding the eye, not inside the eye. This bruising is caused by broken blood vessels under […]
