The short answer is yes, family history plays a big role, but there’s more to the story.
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Is Glaucoma Hereditary?
Pink Eye vs. Stye: How to Tell the Difference
Pink eye affects the whites of your eyes, while styes form around the edge of your eyelids. Each has different causes, symptoms, and treatments. […]
What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?
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 […]
