A cataract is a clouding of eye’s natural lens. Cataract surgery involves removing the natural lens and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to restore clear vision.
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What Are Eye Floaters?
Everyone experiences floaters at one point or another. Floaters are tiny spots, lines and specks that appear as dark shadows floating in the eye. They are perhaps most noticeable after staring at a plain white computer screen or on a sunny day. In most cases, floaters are completely harmless. But in some rare cases, floaters […]
Read more...Understanding Refractive Errors and How They Are Treated
To see clearly, the cornea, which is the clear, front portion of the eye, must refract, or bend, light onto the retina. The retina is the back portion of the eye responsible for converting light into messages and sending them to the brain for interpretation.
Read more...How Often Should I Get an Eye Exam?
Although strong vision is essential for overall health, statistics show that many people, young and old, do not get their eyes checked regularly. At Austin Eye, a LASIK and cataract surgery practice in Austin, we are committed to helping our patients stay on top of their eye health by offering comprehensive eye care, including regular […]
Read more...Unexpected Benefits of LASIK
LASIK surgery is the most popular laser vision correction procedure for improving eyesight compromised by a refractive error (e.g., nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism). Following LASIK, patients are able to see clearer while drastically reducing their dependence on glasses or contacts. But clearer vision isn’t the only benefit of LASIK. In this blog post, the trusted vision […]
Read more...How to Prepare for Eye Allergies this Fall
Approximately 50 million Americans experience seasonal allergies, which come with a slew of bothersome eye symptoms including dryness, itchiness and teary eyes. If the fall season means trouble for your eyes, you could probably use some tips to manage your allergies. The trusted eye experts at Austin Eye are here help.
Read more...Common Questions about the Raindrop Near Vision Inlay
Are you tired of relying on reading glasses to see up close? Advances in ophthalmology have given patients with presbyopia (an age-related vision condition) a new treatment for clearer near vision. The Raindrop Near Vision Inlay is a tiny, circular implantable device (similar to a small contact lens) placed in the eye that restores near […]
Read more...Four Reasons Why You Should Wear Sunglasses
Often thought of as a fashion accessory, sunglasses also contribute to better eye health in a variety of ways. With summer in full swing, the vision experts at Austin Eye thought it would be wise to share four reasons why you should never leave home without your sunglasses.
Read more...Common Age-related Vision Problems
Starting around age 40, many adults begin to notice changes in their vision. Although these changes are a normal part of the aging process, it is important to be aware of them and whether they may signify a serious issue. In this blog post, the expert team at Austin Eye discusses common age-related vision problems […]
Read more...When Is a Cornea Transplant Necessary?
According to the National Eye Institute, more than 33,000 Americans undergo corneal transplant surgery each year, which involves replacing all or a portion of a damaged or diseased cornea with healthy corneal tissue. In this blog post, the trusted ophthalmologists at Austin Eye discuss when corneal transplant may be necessary.
Read more...The Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute
The Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute, recently created at the Dell Medical School, is poised to become a leading-edge center for training future ophthalmologists and providing patients with the best medical and surgical eye care possible.
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