Sunglasses are stylish, cool and sexy. They are also key to protecting the eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. The top eye specialists at Austin Eye explain what to look for when choosing new sunglasses. UV Protection Always purchase sunglasses offering 100 percent UVA and UVB ray protection. Exposure to UV rays contributes […]
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Retinal Hazards
A healthy retina is essential to good vision. Various retinal hazards threaten eye health. The top eye specialists at Texas’ Austin Eye discuss the most common types of retinal hazards and what you need to know to protect your vision.
Read more...What You Should Know About Your Cornea
Your cornea helps your eyes see clearly by focusing incoming light on your retina. The top eye specialists at Austin Eye discuss what you need to know about your cornea to keep your eyes healthy.
Read more...Premium Lens Replacement
People with severe hyperopia (farsightedness) or presbyopia (aged-related farsightedness) are not candidates for LASIK and other laser eye surgeries. Premium Lens Replacement (PLR) is an option for vision correction of presbyopia or severe hyperopia to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses. The top eye specialists at Austin Eye explain the benefits of PLR as […]
Read more...The Danger of Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration doesn’t receive a lot of attention, but it should. This serious condition affects at least 10 million Americans, and is a leading cause of blindness for seniors 65 and older. Here, the experienced ophthalmologists of Austin Eye discuss ways to lower your risk for the disease, and review current and emerging treatment options.
Read more...Protecting Your Eyes From Harm
The eye is one of the most complex structures in the body, and in all of nature. It’s amazing what the eye does every day, and every millisecond: It captures a tiny slice of the electromagnetic spectrum and conveys its kaleidoscope of colors and dimensions to billions of neurons at the other end of the […]
Read more...Dry Eye: Causes and Treatment
Dry eye, also known as dry eye syndrome or keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a chronic condition that can affect your enjoyment of many of life’s pleasures. Reading, driving, watching a movie or wearing contact lenses may all become a struggle as you blink and rub your eyes throughout the day. Here, the experienced ophthalmologists of Austin […]
Read more...Benefits of Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty, or eye lift, is an effective way to reduce bagginess visible on the lower eyelids, while removing sagging skin from the upper eyelids. It tightens the skin surrounding the eyes and eliminates excess fat, changing a once-tired expression into a supple, youthful look. Experienced Austin Eye surgeons are skilled in performing blepharoplasty as a […]
Read more...Corneal Crosslinking for Keratoconus
Patients who suffer from progressive keratoconus face the prospect of gradually dimming vision, as well as multiple corneal transplant surgeries to replace a thinning, cone-shaped cornea. In recent years, an innovative new solution has become available: corneal crosslinking. This technique repairs the cornea by stimulating collagen production in corneal tissue. Experienced Austin Eye ophthalmologists have […]
Read more...How Quick Is LASIK Recovery?
Patients who choose LASIK often marvel at the brevity of the procedure. The surgical laser is in contact with the cornea for 40 seconds or less, and the entire procedure is over in about a half hour. The recovery period is also brief, and typically free of complications. Below, the experienced vision care professionals of […]
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The Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute
The Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute, recently created at the Dell Medical School, is poised to become a leading-edge center for training future ophthalmologists and providing patients with the best medical and surgical eye care possible.
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