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...
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....
The first day of spring is Saturday, March 20, 2021. Associated with fresh beginnings, spring is a beautiful time of year in which you can see stunning, native bluebonnets and other wildflowers burst to life in Texas. Unfortunately, this also means an increase in pollen, which can cause eye allergies and exacerbate dry eye. Symptoms of […]
There is a lot to love about winter – the scents, holidays, and events. However, the season’s lower humidity is certainly not one of them, especially as it can cause moisture to evaporate at a much faster rate. That can leave you with chapped lips, cracked hands, and dry eyes. You can use moisturizers and […]
Meetings, projects, errands, and appointments. That’s only the beginning of how hectic most people’s daily schedules can be. It’s little wonder, then, that Americans are among the most stressed in the world. Last year, more people reported feeling stressed than they have been at most points during the past decade. That is according to Gallup’s […]
The truth is, no one likes the prospect of growing older, yet according to a famous quote by Carl Jung: Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing research. While the fountain of youth may remain elusive, many lifestyle choices (e.g., staying active, eating a balanced diet, and reducing your […]
Have you taken your vitamins today? The supplement aisle at your local grocery, pharmacy or health foods store offers a variety of vitamins that support or preserve good vision. These help to protect the eye’s macula, lens, and cornea. They can also slow the progression of certain eye disorders like cataracts and age-related macular degeneration […]
Using decorative contact lenses may seem like a harmless way to enhance your Halloween costume, but choosing to change the color of your eyes from brown to blue, or make your eyes look like cat or vampire eyes may be hazardous to your eyesight if you use them without an eye-care professional’s medical opinion and […]