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Yes, There May Be a Vision Imbalance After Cataract Surgery

By Eye Institute of Houston
November 15, 2020

Cataracts are not generally considered dangerous. However, this eye condition can severely impact vision. It is also very common, so is an aspect of health and wellness that adults should be aware of. According to research, half of the 75 to 85 population has cataracts. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize the risk of getting ... read more


Let Us See Those Retinas! Why Your Eye Doctor Recommends Retinal Exams.

By Eye Institute of Houston
October 15, 2020

Many people assume that their general eye exams will involve looking at letters on a board and having a doctor shine a light in front of their eyes. This is part of the process but only the beginning. The purpose of vision exams is to see if you need glasses or a change in prescription. ... read more


Glaucoma: Details You Should Know

By Eye Institute of Houston
September 15, 2020

Glaucoma is one of a few potentially serious eye diseases that adults too often do not become aware of until it is too late. Part of our intention at the Eye Institute of Houston is to help people enjoy healthy eyesight throughout their lives. When it comes to glaucoma, one of the best ways we ... read more


Should I Have Eyelid Rejuvenation Surgery?

By Eye Institute of Houston
August 15, 2020

Aging gracefully is a concept that, upon closer investigation, looks different for every person. Some may have no issue with the development of lines and wrinkles anywhere on the body. Some may not mind a few worry lines on the forehead but feel concerned about the way that sagging eyelids are changing their appearance. We ... read more


The Eye-Opening Experience of Blepharoplasty

By Eye Institute of Houston
July 15, 2020

The eyes are an important facial feature because they are the primary indicator of emotion. When a person smiles, we say their eyes "light up." When a person is sad or angry, we can see it in their eyes. This may be the reason for saying the eyes are the windows to the soul. Knowing ... read more


Dry Eyes? These Common Causes May Be to Blame!

By Eye Institute of Houston
June 15, 2020

Dry eye syndrome is a condition that you may have heard of before. It may be a condition that you’ve experienced but didn’t realize it due to a misperception about what symptoms look like. As common as dry eye syndrome is, it can be easily misunderstood. People often think that, if they have dry eye ... read more


The Common Eye Conditions We Don’t Talk About

By Eye Institute of Houston
May 15, 2020

When we talk about eye health, we usually refer to vision and age-related problems like glaucoma and cataracts. These are important topics but they aren’t the only conditions that may affect overall comfort. Most of us have experienced unexpected eye irritation that lasts from a few hours to a few days. Itching, watering, and redness ... read more


Does My Child Have a Lazy Eye?

By Eye Institute of Houston
April 15, 2020

The term lazy eye is the best way that we have to describe the condition called amblyopia. This problem affects up to 5 percent of American children and can have long-lasting ramifications if not addressed as early in life as possible. If your child exhibits signs of having a lazy eye, you may wonder what ... read more


What to Expect Right After LASIK Surgery

By Eye Institute of Houston
March 15, 2020

You may have heard about LASIK surgery, the laser-assisted vision-correcting procedure that is known for quick transformations. LASIK first began being performed in the 1990s, so there is a lot of information available to those who are interested in reducing or eliminating their need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. We love seeing the excitement our ... read more


Floaters in the Eye: What You Need to Know

By Eye Institute of Houston
February 14, 2020

When something passes across our field of vision, it is usually somewhere in front of us. We typically do not expect the things we see to disappear into thin air when we look at them. Floaters in the eye, however, do just that. These visual aberrations look like something in our field of vision but, ... read more


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