You may notice more issues with your eyes as the seasons change. Someone with dry eyes will experience worsening symptoms in the winter, while another with eye allergies struggles in the spring. The sun, humidity and other factors all play a role in your ocular health year-round. Our eye care specialists at Austin Eye can […]
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5 Minor Vision Abnormalities You Shouldn’t Ignore
While it’s normal to have occasional itchy, red eyes due to common allergies or extra screen time, some seemingly minor vision issues can be red flags for severe eye disease. Our eye care specialists at Austin Eye recommend regular eye exams. Schedule an appointment if you notice sudden vision changes or have concerns about these […]
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...Coronavirus Linked to Conjunctivitis
The Austin Eye team is focused on the health and safety of our patients and communities as we face the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We are particularly attuned to the effects of the coronavirus on ocular health, and wanted to share some important information. We hope this update helps protect you and your family during these […]
Read more...How Your Eyes Change as You Age
As we age, our eyes change in ways that affect the sharpness of vision, limit our ability to enjoy favorite activities, and may become prone to serious diseases that threaten our sight. Below, the experienced vision care professionals of Austin Eye review some of the common changes that occur as our eyes view life’s colorful […]
Read more...Do Certain Eye Diseases Run in Families?
There is scientific evidence showing that some eye diseases are partially attributed to genetic factors. This means if you have a family history of certain eye diseases, you have a higher risk of developing these diseases. Here, the team at Austin Eye discusses common eye diseases that run in families and what you can do […]
Read more...Sports Eye Safety Tips
A sports injury can happen in the blink of an eye and have serious consequences. Consider the following: according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), approximately 42,000 people go to the emergency room due to sports-related eye injuries every year. Professional and recreational athletes alike should to take precautionary steps to prevent eye injuries. […]
Read more...Signs You Should Schedule an Eye Exam
Ideally, everyone should have an eye exam every two to four years to help protect their ocular health and catch any problems early. But sometimes things come up in between regularly scheduled eye exams that deserve a professional’s attention. Read on as the team at Austin Eye Clinic reveals signs that you should schedule an […]
Read more...How Smoking Affects Your Eye Health
Smoking can increase your risk of many serious eye diseases. Fortunately, you can lower your risk of vision loss and other eye health issues by quitting smoking as soon as possible. In this post, the team of board-certified ophthalmologists at Austin Eye discusses why smoking is dangerous to your eye health.
Read more...Why People with Diabetes Need Routine Eye Exams
If you have diabetes, taking extra care of your eye health is a must. The disease increases the risk of several eye problems and diseases that can lead to permanent vision damage, including cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. If left untreated, these diseases can lead to blindness. The good news is that routine eye exams […]
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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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