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...
Winter is well underway, even here in Texas. Although our winters may not be as harsh as our northern neighbors, the cold weather can still cause problems for your eyes. Avoid issues such as winter eye allergies, dry eye and more with these tips from the Houston eye doctors at Berkeley Eye Center. Guard Against Winter Eye Allergies Spring and...
The Thanksgiving holiday is almost here, and many of us are looking forward to a fun day with family and friends -- plus a whole lot of food! When the table is set, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is eye health, but many Thanksgiving staples can promote proper eye function. Sweet Potato: Beta-carotene is a carotenoid and antioxidant...
Low vision is a problem that affects thousands of Americans. This is why the National Eye Institute marks every February as Low Vision Awareness Month. If it's been a while since you had a comprehensive eye exam, Berkeley Eye Center encourages you to make an appointment to see your eye doctor as soon as possible, as a comprehensive eye exam...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Any eye injury has the potential to be a very serious issue. When an injury to the eye occurs, it’s important to have a doctor check it out as soon as possible. Knowing how to recognize an eye injury and how to respond to it is important information everyone should have. Recognizing An Eye Injury Here are some signs that...