Amsler Grid Eye Test: A Simple Tool to Protect Your Vision
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in older adults – an estimated 11 million Americans have some form of AMD. Early detection of …
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Can You Drive with Glaucoma?
A glaucoma diagnosis does not automatically mean giving up driving, but changes in your vision can affect your safety behind the wheel. Glaucoma can gradually reduce side vision, making it …
Learn MorePRK Recovery Timeline: What to Expect From the First Days Through Three Months
PRK recovery occurs gradually as the corneal surface heals and your vision adjusts to its new shape. The first few days usually involve the most discomfort and blurriness, while visual …
Learn MoreCan Cataract Surgery Correct Astigmatism?
Cataract surgery for astigmatism can address two common causes of blurry vision in a single procedure. The surgeon removes the cloudy natural lens and may use a toric intraocular lens, …
Learn MoreHow Does LASIK Work? A Guide For Our Lubbock Patients
Understanding how LASIK works starts with the cornea, the clear front surface of your eye. LASIK reshapes this tissue with a laser so that light focuses more accurately on the …
Learn MoreEye Allergies: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment in Lubbock
A windy afternoon in West Texas can send dust and pollen through the air and leave your eyes itching, watering, and turning red. Eye allergies are common in Lubbock, where …
Learn MoreHow Do I Know if I Have a Macular Hole?
Macular hole symptoms often begin with subtle changes in the center of one eye’s vision. A doorway may suddenly look bent, words may appear broken or missing, or a person’s …
Learn MoreEyesight and Driving: What to Know as You Age
Driving when you’re in your 40s and beyond isn’t like getting behind the wheel as a teenager. Aging has a tremendous effect on crucial safe-driving requirements, such as strong vision. …
Learn MoreAstigmatism Treatment: Glasses, Contacts, LASIK and More
Astigmatism is a common refractive error that can cause objects to appear blurry or out of focus at both near and far. Blurry or distorted vision doesn’t always mean your …
Learn MoreWhat Is the Fastest Way to Heal a Swollen Eyelid?
The fastest way to heal a swollen eyelid will depend on what is causing the swelling. An eyelid that becomes puffy from seasonal allergies needs different treatment than a painful …
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