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Vision ranks as one of our key senses to navigating the world. Keeping your vision in the best shape possible should be a priority as we age. Part of aging involves the lens becoming less flexible when no disease process is present. With a disease, finding ways to maximize our senses makes for better quality […]

Patients affected by astigmatism have blurry vision problems and need corrective laser eye surgery. Constraints exist to wearing glasses and contacts. Often a toric lens has become a common treatment for astigmatism, which is performed during the time of cataract surgery. What is astigmatism? Those affected with this condition have problems focusing on objects. The […]

Patients affected with dry eyes deal with itching and burning of the eyes constantly. Medical conditions such as faulty eye surgery and inherent allergies can cause these symptoms. Externalities such as pollution and overheated surroundings can contribute to these conditions as well. Women over 40 experience dry eye symptoms due to hormonal changes that cause […]

Information online comes so readily available that is has sometimes become more of a bane than a boon. Discerning what is relevant and trustworthy information about laser eye surgery takes time. To make matters, worse, conflicting stories can add to the confusion from less than reputable sites. Take the time to check the source of […]

Wearing glasses does not mean you have to stop enjoying swimming. Sure, wearing your eyeglasses can be a bit of a nuisance as they slip off your face whenever you go under water. It is better if you are not that dependent on your glasses, but if you are among those who cannot see clearly […]

Food is the building block of our body and with a healthy diet we cannot only prevent many diseases, but also minimize some existing ones. People must find a diet that works for their metabolism and specific genetics. In general, following a healthy eating routine of leafy greens, colorful fruits, and whole grains may help […]

The CustomVue procedure performed with expertise by Sugarland Eye & Laser Center in Houston is setting new frontiers in laser vision correction surgery. Providing unprecedented levels of precision and accuracy, the procedure leverages several modern technologies including 3D ActiveTrak. It not only ensures precise ablation, but also makes more people eligible to take up corneal […]

Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) became an effective laser surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Using a minimal invasive technique, this surgery became ideal for those who are not candidates for LASIK or seeking an alternative. This surgical procedure is performed using different techniques at Sugarland Eye & Laser Center in Houston and each technique […]

Modifying eyesight has been done since ancient times when a surgeon would use a brass pipe to drain fluids from the eye that may have been causing blurriness of vision. While the concepts that characterized the eye surgeries of the old world have remained mostly unchanged, many new ideas and numerous new techniques have brought […]

Surgeries have been performed since human beings lived in caves and the technology has come a very long way. Where there were once stone tools that most likely needed to be sharpened several times during surgery, blades nowadays are made out of highly complex alloys that resist developing rust or growing any kind of bacteria […]