Dec 21, 2020
Contact lenses that don’t fit properly can cause discomfort and even eye damage. During a contact lens exam, your eye doctor will perform various tests to ensure you get the right prescription and the proper fit.
Nov 05, 2020
If you or your child is new to wearing contact lenses, read our Top 5 Tips to make the adjustment easier.
Sep 23, 2020
Myopia or nearsightedness is most commonly corrected with prescription glasses or contact lenses. As children grow, their prescription often gets stronger, what we call “progressive myopia”. Our eye doctors can help.
Aug 27, 2020
Driving long distances, prolonged screen time and even reading can cause eye strain symptoms like headaches and blurry vision. Here are some eye exercises that can help you relax your eyes and find relief.
Jun 24, 2020
h2>Vision loss can occur with early signs only an eye doctor can see Many eye diseases can be quickly and easily diagnosed during a comprehensive eye exam, pediatric eye exam and contact lens eye exam. If you were diagnosed with an eye disease, such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic...
Mar 20, 2020
Optomedica Eye Consultants Our eye doctor in Houston, Texas explains Your eyes give you so much, isn’t it time to give back? In the US, it’s been estimated that 12 million people over the age of 40 have some type of vision impairment! Yet, while the numbers are overwhelming, it...
Mar 12, 2020
Local Pink Eye Treatment Clinic in Houston, Texas If you wake up and find your eyes sealed shut with crusty gunk, you probably have conjunctivitis, better known as pink eye. This type of eye infection can look and feel pretty nasty, but you’re in good company. It’s one of the...
Feb 27, 2020
Why didn’t my eye doctor tell me? How much do you really know about eye care? Here’s a rundown of how you should treat your eyes so you can enjoy clear, healthy vision for as long as possible. Many eye diseases can be quickly and easily diagnosed during a Comprehensive...
Jan 31, 2020
Optomedica Eye Consultants Our eye doctor in Houston, Texas explains. Topics: Diabetes, Pre-diabetes, Diabetes symptoms, Symptoms of diabetes If you have diabetes, you’ve probably been told about how you’re at risk for a range of serious health complications. Out of all these threatening problems, blindness may be the most feared....
Jan 27, 2020
Optomedica Eye Consultants Real Tips from Your Houston, Texas Eye Doctor Summary: Everywhere you look, there’s an article or blog telling you all about hazardous blue light. However, after years of experience as an optometrist in Houston, I’d like to point out that blue light isn’t the root of all...
Jan 21, 2020
Optomedica Eye Consultants Our eye doctor in Houston, Texas explains Summery: Glaucoma is an eye disease that involves an abnormal increase in your intraocular pressure (the fluid inside your eye). As the pressure rises, it damages your optic nerve. Because the optic nerve is responsible for transmitting images to your...
Jan 13, 2020
Optomedica Eye Consultants Tips from our eye clinic on how to keep your eyes healthy with contact lenses Contact lenses can be a fantastic way to see crisp and clear without bothersome eyeglasses. They give a wider field of view and healthy, comfortable vision – as long as you don’t...
Jan 06, 2020
Optomedica Eye Consultants Our eye doctor in Houston, Texas explains High blood pressure and other heart diseases put your overall health at risk. That’s a health fact that you probably know. But did you ever think about how high blood pressure affects the delicate tissues of your eye? Hypertension can...
Dec 10, 2019
Guidelines from an eye clinic near you Most people who make the switch from eyeglasses to contact lenses love their new eyesight! Contact lenses are easy to use, safe for your eyes, and let the natural beauty of your face show without any eyewear in the way. However, to make...
Dec 02, 2019
As hard as you try to avoid injury to your delicate eyes, eye emergencies can still happen. Because you can’t prevent every accident, it’s important to know how to handle them. By responding quickly with the appropriate first aid and contacting an eye clinic near you for urgent eye care,...
Nov 25, 2019
Taylor Swift got laser eye surgery! LASIK is a popular way to escape the inconvenience of wearing prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. To get a better idea of what to expect from laser eye surgery, just ask Taylor Swift – she recently underwent this life-changing procedure. Or, read the following...
Nov 22, 2019
The best and worst foods for eye health Most people have a basic knowledge of what foods promote a strong heart or muscles. But how many people know what foods are best (and worst) for eye health? Although many common eye diseases are age-related, that’s not to say vision loss...
Nov 07, 2019
Before you respond that you don’t need an eye exam because your eyes and vision are good, read on! Many common age-related eye diseases can have absolutely no symptoms during the early stages, including macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. That means you can walk around for a...
Oct 19, 2019
Optomedica Eye Consultants Eye Clinic in Houston, Texas LASIK may fulfill your dream of seeing clearly without glasses or contacts! Many people are good candidates for this vision correction surgery. Stop dreaming and look into your eligibility for LASIK. Consult with our eye doctor for more information Many eye diseases...
Oct 10, 2019
Cataract treatment in Houston, Texas In a normal, healthy eye, the lens is transparent. When there is a cataract, the lens becomes cloudy. Consequently, cataracts can cause blurred vision, poor night vision, muted color vision, and increased glare around lights. Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries...
Sep 14, 2019
Optomedica Eye Consultants Eye Clinic in Houston, Texas Do contacts make your vision worse? You have just visited our eye care clinic for an eye exam in Houston, Texas and you received a new vision prescription. Now it is time to purchase new eyewear – should you buy eyeglasses or...
Sep 07, 2019
Optomedica Eye Consultants Eye Doctor in Houston, Texas What are pink eye symptoms? Think you have pink eye? Contact our Houston eye doctor for diagnosis & treatment Pink eye is pretty common, but there’s nothing pretty about this condition! Not only do pink eyes look ghoulish, but they can also...
Aug 24, 2019
Optomedica Eye Consultants Eye Doctor in Houston, Texas Many eye diseases can be quickly and easily diagnosed during a Comprehensive eye exam, Pediatric eye exam and Contact lens eye exam. If you were diagnosed with an eye disease, such as Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy, or Dry eye, you...
Aug 21, 2019
Your eyes are extremely sensitive – the smallest particle of sand or thinnest eyelash stuck in your eye can lead to intense pain. With this in mind, you may be wondering how do people tolerate LASIK eye surgery? The concept of a laser eye specialist cutting your corneal tissue sounds...
Aug 07, 2019
See the Benefits of Our Eye Exam in Houston, Texas No matter how you look at it, eye care is an expense. Yet that doesn’t mean it’s always worthwhile to chase after the lowest price for your eye exam! When it comes to the health of your eyesight, you need...
May 22, 2019
Do your kids need glasses in order to see clearly? Maybe they have a strong case of nearsightedness, perhaps they have astigmatism, or another type of refractive error. Whatever the cause, getting your kids to wear eyeglasses can be a parenting challenge. Dr. Castaneda treats patients from all over Houston, Texas with...
Apr 16, 2019
Eye Care Center near me April is Parkinson's Awareness Month in the USA and Canada, a time when those living with the disorder, their family members, friends, and community come together to raise awareness and share helpful information. People with Parkinson's Disease (PD) and their loved ones are encouraged to...