This week, I wanted to dive deeper into how someone becomes nearsighted. Typically, myopia develops between 8 to 16 years of age and increases until 20-25 years. While progression rates can vary widely, rate of increase is typically rapid at first and slows down over time. Early onset of myopia is linked to a longer […]
Most people have some level of prescription. In fact, approximately 30% of the world’s population has myopia and 60% has hyperopia. That leaves only 10% of the population with emmetropia or no prescription at all. What a lucky group! You may have noticed that you don’t hear much about hyperopia and the impact it can […]
While the sun provides us with many benefits and supports our life, its ultraviolet rays can be harmful and damaging to our bodies, primarily our skin and eyes. Over time, exposure to two types of UV rays can lead to macular degeneration and some kinds of cataracts, both of which affect your vision. UV-A rays […]
“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 […]
