Before you jump to conclusions and assume that you have pink eye, it’s essential to understand that several conditions can mimic the same set of symptoms. A few conditions commonly misdiagnosed as pink eye include: […]
Why Are My Eyes so Dry in The Morning?
Waking up with dry, scratchy eyes can put a damper on your morning routine. If you find yourself frequently asking, “Why are my eyes so dry in the mornings?” you’re not alone. Many people experience dry eyes, particularly upon waking. Morning dry eye can be a consequence of several things, including nocturnal lagophthalmos, sleeping with […]
What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?
Regular eye exams are essential to detect eye diseases early. […]
Protecting Eyes from Pesky Pingueculas
By Dr. Hiren Patel, OD Imagine gardening in your backyard on a hot and sunny Austin day. You wipe the sweat off your forehead, thinking that some got into your eyes because of how irritated they feel. Allergens are high this time of year for those sensitive to cedar, but you feel every year it’s […]
Nutrition and Your Eyes
The foods you eat and the dietary supplements you take affect your overall health and the health of your eyes. Nutrition and your eyes are linked together and can help prevent certain eye diseases along with other health problems. Healthy Foods Choosing healthy foods improves your overall health as well as your eye health. Dark […]
Prevent Glaucoma: Regular Eye Exams
Did you know, half of Americans with glaucoma don’t know they have it? Glaucoma is often called a silent thief of sight because the early stages often have no symptoms. In the US glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease damaging the optic nerve in the eye; […]
Types of Diabetic Eye Disease
More than 28% of diabetics age 40 or older have a diabetic eye disease. These numbers are only expected to grow in the upcoming years due to the decrease in physical activity and healthy eating. Types of Diabetes Type 1 A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. About 1.25 million […]
Vision Changes As You Age
As we age, our bodies experience declines in overall performance, including the performance of our eyes. The age-related vision changes become more noticeable as we reach age 60 and older. Some vision changes are entirely normal and do not indicate disease, whereas others may be indications of major eye diseases. This is why eye exams […]
What Is Dry Eye?
Dry eye syndrome is caused by a chronic lack of moisture and lubrication of the eyes. Your eye’s tears keep the surface of the eye moist and lubricated, as well as washing away dust, debris, and other microorganisms. What causes dry eye? Typically dry eye occurs when there is a problem with your tears. Tears […]
Computer Vision Syndrome: Eye Strain
According to The Vision Council, 65% of adults experience some form of computer vision syndrome. Often individuals associate eye strain as a “normal” part of computer work. However, the eye strain you are experiencing is a symptom of computer vision syndrome and can be reduced or avoided! What is Computer Vision Syndrome? Computer vision syndrome […]