“Seeing is believing.” “See you later!” “Oh, I see now.” Our eyes are such a critical part of our everyday lives that we often take for granted. Sure, touch, smell, taste, and hearing are great, but where would we be without our ability to see? With June being cataract awareness month, let’s take a minute […]
We’re excited to share that registration for Summer is NOW OPEN!! Join Jonathan and the rest of the sports vision trainers at Xtreme Vision for Youth Sports Vision Training Camp. Like any learned skill, sports vision skills can be improved with practice. Split-second timing can make all the difference for any sports, therefore exceptional visual […]
To celebrate Myopia Awareness Week, Dr. Ashley Tucker and Dr. Aamena Kazmi are spreading important information about myopia to all our Houston eye care patients. What is Myopia? Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is an increasingly common eye condition that causes patients to see blurry at a distance and clear up close. Currently there is […]
Did you know that most vision problems are preventable? Most people assume vision loss is a natural part of getting older, but it doesn’t have to be. Protect your future by taking care of your eyes with these every day tips: Wear Sunglasses – It is important to wear sunglasses, even on cloudy days. They […]
In the medical field, sometimes it feels like the more confusing the word is, the simpler the condition. For example, you most definitely suffered from sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia at some point in your childhood, though your friends called it something different. Astigmatism is just like that. Despite the confusing name, it really just means your eye […]
The spring season is notorious for causing some people a lot of misery. Itchy, watery, and painful eyes can make the prettiest time of year the most dreadful. However, there is good news for those of you who suffer from seasonal allergies- relief is possible. Why You’re Eyes Hate Spring If your eyes overreact when […]
Blurry distance vision but clear near vision…that’s the short and sweet definition of nearsightedness or in clinical terms, myopia. For those of us who have myopia, it may not seem like a big deal. We just wear our glasses and contacts and the world is clear. But, imagine if, when you were a child, your […]
March is TBI (traumatic brain injury) Awareness Month and we want to bring awareness to the vision problems that are often caused by a brain injury. The Atrium Yoga Studio and Bellaire Family Eye Care have partnered to offer a TBI friendly yoga class in order to help bring awareness and offer real support for […]
Imagine this scene: You are in the kitchen preparing a delicious surprise dinner for your spouse. You start off by chopping up some peppers and throwing them into a pan with some oil to sauté them. As the pan sizzles, a rogue pop sends a drop of hot oil straight towards your eye! Out of […]
The short answer to this question is “YES!” But, some of you may be thinking, “Why would I want to do that? I did the procedure to get out of contacts!” For those of you who have great vision at both distance and near after your procedure, the idea of wearing contact lenses post-surgery is […]
