Dry Eye Syndrome can occur at any age but is usually most notable by the time someone reaches the age of 50. With many different causes of Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), it may not always be 100% curable. DES is a chronic and typically...
Have you noticed clouding in either your own eyes or someone else’s? That would be cataract disease. This clouding in the eye’s lens lies behind the iris and the pupil, cataracts can develop in one or both eyes. At the start of...
Halloween is just around the corner, which means everyone is getting their costumes ready and prepared for their get-togethers or trick-or-treating! Many costumes and topical products are harmless for those that aren’t allergic...
Rubbing our eyes from irritation or itchiness is almost like second nature, sometimes we just do it without really thinking about it. When humans begin feeling tired or have a sense of straining in their eyes from staring at a...
There’s just over a month of Summer left - Have you been protecting your eyes from the sunshine? Each season affects us differently based on the weather conditions and during the Summer season, temperatures are rising and with...
How often you stare at a screen matters. On average, Americans spend roughly 10+ hours staring at a computer screen, tablet or cellphone. With the quick ongoing technology advancements in today’s advanced world, these devices...
Spring officially began on March 20, ushering in a season of temperate weather and blooming flowers, including Texas’s stunningly beautiful bluebonnets. The season’s longer days allow plenty of opportunities for enjoying your...
Cataracts are often a natural part of aging. They occur when the lens in your eye becomes cloudy caused by the breakdown of proteins, over time, causing blurry vision along with other symptoms. While there is no medical...
Winter is a time to don cozy sweaters, attend seasonal events, and enjoy hot chocolate. But, according to an article in the journal Ophthalmology, it is also time for dry eyes (DE) as researchers found evidence of an apparent...
The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects consumer spending to increase this year as Americans purchase Halloween candy, costumes, and decorations. The NRF adds that some of the most popular celebration plans include handing...
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness, especially in adults aged 60 and older, in the United States. An estimated 2.7 million Americans have glaucoma, a number the National Eye Institute expects to more than double...
If you are among the 34.2 million U.S. adults who have been diagnosed with any diabetes - Type 1, Type 2, or gestational – your body either makes an insufficient amount of insulin or improperly uses its production. That can...
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in older adults. It results from a damaged macula, the retina's central portion responsible for providing clear, sharp vision. The macula allows...
We redesigned 1960eye.com – the official website of the Eye Physicians of North Houston – to be a beneficial source of information for patients experiencing vision problems or learning more about laser cataract surgery....