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Welcoming Dr. Fate to the Team!

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Steven Fate to our Bellaire Family Eye Care team! Graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Doctorate of Optometry in 2023, Dr. Fate brings both expertise and fun to our practice. He often causes laughter to erupt from the exam rooms! A True “People Person” Dr. Fate was destined to […]


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How to Prevent Myopia Progression in My Child

Are you worried about your child’s myopia progression despite corrected visual habits? We understand the complexities surrounding myopia and its advancement. Thankfully, you’re in the right place. We’re here to educate you on how to prevent myopia in child development from progressing. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition where things up close are […]


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Choosing Sunglasses: How to Ensure Genuine Eye Protection

When it comes to sunglasses, it’s not just about style; it’s also about protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays. However, not all sunglasses are created equal, and simply looking for a “100% UV protection” label may not be enough. To ensure that your sunglasses truly protect your eyes, it’s essential to know what to […]


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How to Safely Enjoy the April Solar Eclipse

  As the excitement builds for the upcoming solar eclipse in April, it’s important to remember the significance of eye safety during this awe-inspiring celestial event. The solar eclipse will grace the skies of Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. For more information on when and where you can see it, click here. While witnessing […]


What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve over time.  Our optic nerves are what tell our brain what we see all around us.  In the most common form of glaucoma, Chronic Open Angle Glaucoma, nerve cells slowly die prematurely reducing the amount of information the eye is telling the brain.  […]


New Glasses Study for Nearsighted Children

Is your child nearsighted (myopic)? Bellaire Family Eye Care is conducting a research study using spectacle lenses (glasses) in children with nearsightedness. If your child is 6 to 8 years old and has symptoms of nearsightedness, they may be eligible to participate. Common symptoms of nearsightedness include blurry vision, the need to squint or to […]



Eye Stroll for Vision Houston

Eye Stroll for Vision 2023

October 14, 2023 @ 7:00AM — 10:30AM Central Time (US & Canada) Houston Zoo: 6200 Hermann Park Dr Houston, TX 77030 SCHEDULE: 7:00 am: Check-in 8:00 am: Walk Start 8:15 am: Ribbon Cutting 9:00 am: Breakfast 9:15 am: Animal Experiences & Face Painting 9:30 am: Costume Contest, Door Prizes, & Announcements Join the Bellaire Family […]


Reading Visual Assessment Houston

Visual Tracking Essential for Strong Reading Skills

As our kids are back in school and family routines have adjusted, it’s a good time to look for signs of any vision difficulties your children may be having that affect their learning.  Schools do a pretty good job at screening for distance vision clarity to see the board, but they don’t screen for near […]


Night Driving Glare

Night Driving Glare

Driving at night for most of us is not as easy as driving during the day, and add in night-time glare and it’s especially difficult.   What are the causes of glare while driving?  Here are just a few: Prescription being a little off (small changes in prescription are magnified at night) Dry eyes (This […]


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