Our eye concerns change throughout our lives, ranging from refractive errors that require glasses to age-associated conditions such as cataracts. An ophthalmologist like the ones at Heart of Texas Eye Care is qualified to diagnose and treat the entire spectrum of eye needs, from routine care to emergencies. (more…)
Glaucoma Glaucoma is the second greatest factor leading to permanent blindness in the United States. The aqueous humor is a water-like fluid that occupies the anterior chamber of the eye where the pupil, lens, iris, and cornea are located. The fluid provides the eye with nutrients and the necessary pressure to help maintain the shape of the eye, known as intraocular pressure (IOP). Glaucoma is generally caused by an increase in IOP, which subsequently damages the nerve fibers of the…
Overview Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren't able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate and unstable for many reasons. For example, dry eyes may occur if you don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. This tear instability leads to inflammation and damage of the eye's surface. Dry eyes feel uncomfortable. If you have dry eyes, your eyes may sting or burn. You may experience dry…
Sunlight and Your Kids’ Eyes Myopia or nearsightedness happens when the shape of the eye is too curved, keeping light from properly focusing on the retina. People who have it struggle to see distant objects. When not detected and treated early, it can affect a child’s performance in school and at play. Have you noticed that your child blinks or squints a lot? Do they often complain of headaches or that they can’t see the words on the board at…
What is visual field testing? As you focus on the words in this article, how much can you see out of the corners of your eyes? Can you tell what's happening in your surroundings? (more…)
With Dementia Action Week focusing on the difference between symptoms of dementia and ageing, domiciliary optometrists told OT about the importance of patient-centred care, and the difference an eye test can make lzheimer’s Society is encouraging people to ‘act on dementia’ as part of its annual awareness-raising campaign, held from 16-22 May. This year, Dementia Action Week focuses on the topic of diagnosis, following a sustained five-year drop in rates of diagnosis. (more…)
Makeup consists of beauty products that are meant to accentuate or alter people’s appearances, and make them feel more confident. Eye makeup can enhance your eyes and make them sparkle, but sometimes, it can be harmful to your eye health — especially if used incorrectly. This makes one wonder — is it bad to wear eye makeup every day? Let’s look at some potential eye problems associated with eye makeup and ways you can safely avoid them. (more…)
Implantable contact lens (ICL) are contact lenses alternatives used for correcting the vision, but unlike traditional contact lenses, these are positioned such that they remain in the eye for a much longer duration of time. While the regular external contacts lenses are placed on the surface of the eye, implantable lenses are surgically placed inside the eyes. They are implanted between the iris and the natural lens. However, if there are any major changes in your vision, the ICLs can be removed as…
Virtual reality and augmented reality headsets have been taking the video game market by storm, allowing players to immerse themselves into new worlds and interact freely with games from their living rooms. Now that the technology is advancing, eye-care researchers and technology companies are beginning to figure out new ways to develop these devices to benefit the lives of patients with age-related macular degeneration. (more…)