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Detecting Macular Degeneration In Its Earliest Stages

2026-08-06T12:47:56-07:00

Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) is the predominant cause of blindness in developed countries. Day in and day out we know there is one phrase patients do not want to hear: “you have macular degeneration.” However we also know that early detection and treatment are keys to maintaining vision. We are pleased to add [...]

Detecting Macular Degeneration In Its Earliest Stages2026-08-06T12:47:56-07:00

Saving Lives One Eye at a Time

2026-02-04T10:00:34-07:00

Thankfully this is rare but that grayish/bluish/greenish spot down there is a melanoma in the back of one of our patient's eyes. You probably don't need explanation of how bad a diagnosis that is to receive. How was it diagnosed? By comparing images and appearance in the microscope and comparing to results from 2011. [...]

Saving Lives One Eye at a Time2026-02-04T10:00:34-07:00

Can A Laser Pointer Really Damage Your Eyes?

2026-08-06T12:57:46-07:00

This 9 year old with permanent damage I just saw will answer that with a resounding "Yes!" Now I'm not one to bubble wrap our kiddos nor try to remove all risk from my own life. That's no life at all. However I'm not as cool as Hunter S. Thompson: "Life should not be [...]

Can A Laser Pointer Really Damage Your Eyes?2026-08-06T12:57:46-07:00

Why Do You Keep Talking About My “glands?”

2026-08-06T12:53:31-07:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXKQuC1nOAk Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common eye condition where the oil glands in your eyelids become clogged or blocked, leading to burning or itchy eyes, redness, and dry eyes. It happens when the natural oil (meibum) thickens and fails to flow properly, causing your tears to dry up [...]

Why Do You Keep Talking About My “glands?”2026-08-06T12:53:31-07:00

New treatment for dry, scratchy, irritated eyes with BlephEX

2017-05-19T13:36:07-07:00

"My eyes feel great!" -Lynne, a week after her procedure Do you: have dry, irritated eyes? find "sleep" or "crust" in your eyes; especially upon wakening? suffer from red eyes? sensitive to bright sunlight? have the feeling of something in your eyes more often than not? have eyelashes that are brittle and/or fall out? find [...]

New treatment for dry, scratchy, irritated eyes with BlephEX2017-05-19T13:36:07-07:00

Testing From The Eyes All The Way Back Through The Brain

2026-08-06T13:02:33-07:00

We are excited to now offer in office electrodiagnostic testing with the RETEval ERG System NOVA system. This means earlier detection of glaucoma, macular degeneration, multiple sclerosis and many other issues. Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) and Electroretinography (ERG) are objective tests meaning no response from the patient is required. All we need to do [...]

Testing From The Eyes All The Way Back Through The Brain2026-08-06T13:02:33-07:00

Scleral Contact Lenses: Bigger Really Is Better in Texas AND Arizona

2023-12-17T20:49:58-07:00

"I can't say thanks enough.  Seeing that good out of my left eye yesterday after being blind in it for over 30 years is truly a blessing I don't take lightly." -patient in our office with an old cornea transplant successfully fit in scleral contact lenses. Most folks think of contact lenses as a [...]

Scleral Contact Lenses: Bigger Really Is Better in Texas AND Arizona2023-12-17T20:49:58-07:00

New floaters? You HAVE to come in today.

2017-05-19T13:36:08-07:00

Tale of two brothers: Brother #1 noticed some "gnats" moving around in his vision like he was looking through a snow globe. After they didn't go away for a few days he called his older brother, the eye doctor, who told him he needed to be seen immediately. Long story short he had a large [...]

New floaters? You HAVE to come in today.2017-05-19T13:36:08-07:00

Why don’t y’all use one of those computerized eyeglasses measuring gizmos?

2017-05-19T13:36:08-07:00

Because they don't work as well as a highly skilled optician with years of experience. Listen: we love gadgets, gizmos, and technology more than anyone and love implementing it into our office. However, there is a huge difference between flashy computerized whatchamadoodles to look cool vs. useful high tech. If I were running an optical business [...]

Why don’t y’all use one of those computerized eyeglasses measuring gizmos?2017-05-19T13:36:08-07:00

Do you have a big difference in prescription between your eyes?

2017-05-19T13:36:08-07:00

Most folks' eyes are near identical twins of each other and if not twins at least similar enough to be siblings. If you're someone who has different prescriptions between the two eyes, this post is for you. How do you know? Well your lenses may be different thicknesses or you may notice a significant difference in [...]

Do you have a big difference in prescription between your eyes?2017-05-19T13:36:08-07:00
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