January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Nearly 3 million people in the U.S. are living with glaucoma, an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve, resulting in loss of vision. While there is no cure for glaucoma, an early diagnosis, proper medical treatment, and a healthy lifestyle can slow the disease's progress. Glaucoma is a life-changing disease. But it...
The doctors of Berkeley Eye Center are proud to provide an option for patients who are unable to achieve best corrected vision with conventional glasses and contacts. Patients with a corneal deformity such as keratoconus, previous RK surgery or irregular astigmatism may benefit from scleral contact lenses. Scleral lenses also provide treatment for patients with severe dry eye and patients...
Fall semester is underway for colleges in the Houston area. Between classes, studying, friends, work and football games, we know your days are full, but it’s still important to remember to take care of your eyes and look after your eye health. The following easy college student eye care tips can help you keep your eye health in check for...
Have you been noticing any changes in your vision? If you have, now would be a great time to schedule an eye exam with the Houston eye doctors at Berkeley Eye Center. A comprehensive eye exam will allow our highly trained ophthalmologists and optometrists to diagnose and treat any vision problems you may be experiencing. The good news is many...
Spring is upon us. Many people look forward to the end of winter and the return of warm, sunny days, leaves on the trees and flowers blooming. For allergy sufferers, though, spring can be the most dreaded time of year. Read on to learn the causes of seasonal allergies, signs to watch for, and tips for spring eye allergy relief...
The Houston eye doctors at the Berkeley Eye Center regularly see cases of allergy-related eye irritation. In many instances, our patients are surprised to learn that the source of the allergy is their family pet. What Causes Eye Allergies? Along with runny noses, sinus congestion, coughing and sneezing, eye irritation is one of the common discomforts associated with an allergic...
Glaucoma is the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness. Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States, and more than 60 million worldwide suffer from glaucoma. To focus attention on the problem, the National Eye Institute has declared January “Glaucoma Awareness Month.” The Houston eye doctors at the Berkeley Eye Center have put together a short FAQ to...
Shawn Kavoussi, M.D. We have all looked up at the clear blue sky and noticed small "floaters" or squiggly lines moving across our field of vision from time to time. They can resemble strands of hair, cobwebs, or dots. Though they may appear as if located in front of our eyes, they in fact originate inside of our eyes and...
February is AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration) /Low Vision Awareness Month. In support of this awareness month, the low vision specialists at Berkeley Eye Center want to help shed a little light on low vision and age-related macular degeneration to keep you informed and help you stay healthy. What Is Low Vision? What do we mean when we say “low” vision?...
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the connection between diabetes and the eyes. Of all the data and research that link the two, one message is crystal clear: vision loss due to diabetes can be prevented. The Center for Disease Control estimates that over 90 percent of diabetes-related vision loss could be prevented...