Category: Eye Health

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]