Eyesight 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. …
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Astigmatism 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 …
Learn MoreLASIK Consultation: What To Expect
Thinking about LASIK but not sure what actually happens during the consultation? At West Texas Eye Associates, your initial vision correction consultation is FREE and designed to answer one important …
Learn MoreAnswers to Your Cataract Surgery Questions
Cataract surgery questions often start with everyday concerns: Will it hurt? When can I drive? Will I still need glasses? Surgery replaces your cloudy natural lens with an artificial lens, …
Learn MoreLASIK vs. PRK vs. EVO ICL Recovery: What to Expect
When comparing LASIK, PRK, and EVO ICL, recovery time can be an important part of deciding which vision correction procedure fits your lifestyle. How quickly can you return to work? …
Learn MoreDoes LASIK Hurt? Answers to Common Fears About Eye Surgery
Fear of pain is one of the most common concerns people have before LASIK. As your surgery date approaches, you may wonder if I will blink, move my eye, see …
Learn MoreNearsightedness: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Nearsightedness can make a highway sign, classroom board, television, or face across the room look blurry while close-up details remain clear. Also called myopia, this common refractive error occurs when …
Learn MoreBlurry Vision Causes: Treatment and When to Get Help
Blurry vision can range from dry eyes or an outdated glasses prescription to cataracts, retinal disease, glaucoma, and medical emergencies. For people in Lubbock and across West Texas, important clues …
Learn MoreWhy Are My Eyes So Sensitive to Light?
Eyes sensitive to light can make an ordinary Lubbock day feel surprisingly difficult. Sunlight through the windshield, overhead office lights, an outdoor patio, or the white background on a phone …
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