As we move deeper into fall, many people begin to focus on seasonal changes—cooler weather, holiday plans, and shifting routines. But it’s also a great time to focus on something that often gets overlooked: your eye health. At...
As the new school year begins, ensuring your child's vision is in top shape is crucial for their academic success and overall well-being. Many vision problems in children can go unnoticed, yet they can significantly impact...
As the summer heat intensifies in Texas, taking extra care of your eyes is crucial. At Eye Physicians of North Houston, we understand the impact of the harsh sun, high temperatures, and prevalent allergens on your eye health....
The number of people suffering from a perennial and/or seasonal eye allergy, also known as allergic conjunctivitis, has grown significantly over the past couple of decades. The main cause of seasonal allergies is the same thing...
Myokymia is an involuntary eyelid twitch or tic, it’s often a spontaneous localized spasm of one or both of your eyelids, upper and lower. Usually swift, it can go unnoticed by many individuals and they go away on their own when...
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...
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...
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...