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Eye Care Expenses You Can Use Your FSA Funds For Before the Year’s End
by Berkeley Eye Center | December 16, 2021 | General Eye Care, Cataracts, Contact Lenses, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds expire at the end of every calendar year. Because the funds don't roll over into the next year, you'll lose whatever money was left in the account if you don’t use it. So if you have funds remaining in your FSA account, eye care expenses are a great way to use those benefits before they...

5 Signs Your Glasses Don’t Fit Right — And What to Do About It
by Berkeley Eye Center | November 10, 2021 | Eye Glasses | 0 Comments

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There are three things to consider when selecting a new pair of glasses: prescription, look, and fit. The glasses need to have the right prescription or you won't be able to see clearly. And of course, they have to look great on your face. You'll also want a pair of glasses that fit your face properly. How can you be...

Reading Glasses for Computer Use
by Berkeley Eye Center | August 25, 2021 | Eye Glasses | 0 Comments

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If you're like most people, you spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen. After a few hours in front of the screen, your eyes might begin to start feeling dry or tired. Your vision may become a little fuzzy. In addition, you may begin to experience aches in your head, neck, and shoulder. These are the...

A Simple Hack to Stop Your Glasses from Fogging Up When You Wear a Mask
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 7, 2020 | Eye Glasses | 0 Comments

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In response to COVID-19/coronavirus, communities in Texas and all over the nation are asking people to wear protective face masks in public. This has led to a very annoying problem for those who wear eyeglasses — the lenses in their glasses have a tendency to fog up whenever they have a mask on. If this has been happening to you,...

Understanding Your Eyeglasses Prescription
by Berkeley Eye Center | March 25, 2020 | Eye Glasses | 0 Comments

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At Berkeley Eye Center, our eye doctors write hundreds of eyeglass prescriptions each year. The information on the prescription tells the lab exactly what type of lenses you'll need to have the best vision possible. While the meaning of all those abbreviations, acronyms, initials and numbers are very clear to the folks in the lab, to many of our patients...

Comprehensive Eye Exams: What to Expect
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 2, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Contact Lenses, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Eye doctors recommend that adults with healthy vision get their eyes checked every one to two years. Regular eye exams are an effective way to detect vision problems, such as glaucoma, in their earliest and most treatable stages. The eye exam may also reveal other health problems you may not be aware of, such as hypertension. If it's been a...

Helpful College Student Eye Care Tips
by Berkeley Eye Center | August 22, 2018 | General Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, Eye Safety | 0 Comments

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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...

Preventing Sports Eye Injuries
by Berkeley Eye Center | September 7, 2016 | Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, Eye Safety, General Eye Care, Optometrists | 0 Comments

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Every 13 minutes, someone in the U.S. is treated at an emergency room for a sports-related eye injury, according to the National Eye Institute. Prevent Blindness America has designated September as Sports Eye Safety Month in hopes of reducing these very serious and often preventable injuries. Students and Sports Eye Injuries Back to school means back to sports for many...

Choosing The Right Sunglasses For Your Lifestyle
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 25, 2016 | Eye Glasses, Eye Safety, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Sunglasses are more than a fashion statement – they also protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Good sunglasses are important for eye health and the doctors at Berkeley Eye Center have created a guide of sunglass specifics and choosing the right sunglasses for every outdoor activity. Venturing outside for sports, driving, and everyday leisure exposes your eyes...

Are You One Of The Many Texans Not Taking Advantage Of Your Vision Benefits?
by Berkeley Eye Center | November 17, 2015 | Contact Lenses, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, General Eye Care, Optometrists | 0 Comments

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Do you have vision benefits that you never use? You’re not alone. About 65% of consumers didn’t use their employer-sponsored benefits last year. For vision plans that are voluntary, approximately 40% of consumers did not use their benefits. The majority of vision plans contribute substantially to, or fully cover, a pair of prescription eyeglasses or a supply of contact lenses...