When it comes to making an appointment with an eye doctor, patients often aren’t sure whether they need to see an ophthalmologist or an optometrist. What’s the difference between these two eye care professionals and how do you know which one you need to see? Optometrists An optometrist is can eye care professional who provides primary vision care. They perform...
Have you been thinking about getting LASIK surgery in Houston? For most people with refractive vision disorders, LASIK (short for Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis) surgery provides a safe, effective alternative to wearing corrective glasses or contact lenses. The ophthalmologists at Berkeley Eye Center have performed thousands of successful procedures over the past 20 years, and one of the most common concerns our patients...
Dry eye is one of the most common reasons that patients seek an appointment with an eye doctor, whether they know it or not. Dry eye bothers nearly everyone at some point in their life. Possible symptoms of dry eye may include the following: Redness Eye pain Pressure sensation Burning or stinging Blurry vision Despite the seeming contradiction, excessive tearing...