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How long has it been since you considered the health of your eyes? Now, compare that to health of your skin. Like many, we seldom think about our eyesight, let along the things to do to preserve good vision. Often we only think about the health of our eyes when we start suffering from poor […]

If you are a seasoned camper and have been wearing contact lenses for years, then you know how difficult it can be for those who go camping for the first time wearing their contact lenses. For the novice campers with contact lenses out there, here are the top five things to do when camping with […]

Choosing the right eyeglasses can be quite daunting especially if it is your first time wearing them. Just thinking about it can be quite overwhelming as there are so many things to consider, from how they will complement the shape of your face, to whether they’ll be the right ones for the job and other […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month. So as part of our awareness campaign, here are facts about age-related macular degeneration and what you can do to protect your eyes as you age. What is age-related macular degeneration?  Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), as the name implies, is an eye disease that often […]

Imagine for a moment that all of the tasks that you do everyday suddenly became substantially more difficult to perform. If doing what you normally do suddenly became a serious chore, how would you adapt? For a lot of people this isn’t a hypothetical situation as low vision is part of their daily life. In […]

February comes a good month to either begin your understanding of or to grow your appreciation for the impact of age related macular degeneration, or sometimes simply called AMD, can have on a person’s life. This can affect both the individual that it medically affects and that person’s family. This surprisingly common ailment affects many […]