August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. With the start of a new school year just around the corner, now is the perfect time to schedule comprehensive eye exams for kids with a Houston eye doctor at Berkeley Eye Center. Why Regular Eye Exams for Kids Are Important Between the ages of 6 and 18, your child’s vision can...
The holiday season is upon us — which means it's time to start shopping for Christmas. We're sure your kids have already given you a list of everything they want this year. When you're out doing your Christmas shopping, we urge you to carefully examine each item on their wish list to make sure the toys are safe and appropriate...
Want to change the color of your eyes for a striking new look? Are you looking to take your cosplay to the next level? Colored contact lenses — also known as costume contact lenses — help wearers assume a whole new look and even identity. Traditionally, contact lenses have provided a safe, effective alternative for people who need vision correction...
A corneal abrasion is a medical term for a scratch on the cornea, the clear protective layer that covers the front of your eye. It's one of the most common eye injuries. There are many ways the cornea can become damaged. If you think you’ve suffered a scratched eye or other eye injury, it’s important to seek treatment to avoid...
Everyone's favorite summer holiday is just around the corner as the United States gets ready to celebrate another birthday on the Fourth of July. One of the most traditional ways to celebrate Independence Day is with fireworks. You've probably already noticed the stands popping up just outside the city limits. Fireworks are fun but they can also be dangerous. In...
Contact lenses are one of the most popular options for vision correction today, next to LASIK of course. They are safe, easy to use, and even come in different colors for those who wish to freshen up their look. Even though they are easy to use, it is still critical not to ignore proper contact lens care. Eye infection can...
Eye safety is a year-round concern, but Halloween is a time that can create special hazards for you and your family's vision. Many eye injuries occur every year as a result of Halloween activities and costumes, and almost all of them are preventable. Planning ahead and knowing what to avoid is the best way to ensure you and your family...
Over the past 60 years, the Houston eye doctors at Berkeley Eye Center have treated many patients who have suffered sports-related eye injuries. Most of these injuries could have been prevented had the patient been wearing appropriate protective eyewear for sports. This isn’t a problem unique to Houston; each year, there are thousands of sports-related injuries across the U.S. In...
Berkeley Eye Center wants everyone to know that July is UV Safety Month. UV stands for Ultraviolet Radiation. The sun radiates energy all along the spectrum — the sunlight we see, the heat we feel, and some, like UV radiation, that can have detrimental effects on the human body. In addition to sunburn and skin cancer, excessive exposure to the...
Whether they're used at home or school, for educational purposes or just for fun, computers, tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices play a big part in our children's lives. Most children get several hours of "screen time" each day, staring at the LED screen. All this screen time puts your child at a greater risk of developing what eye specialists...