Preparing for cataract surgery involves completing your evaluation, reviewing medications, choosing a replacement lens, arranging transportation, and following your surgeon’s instructions for eye drops, eating, drinking, and activity. For patients …
Learn MorePosterior vitreous detachment is a common, age-related eye change that often causes new floaters, brief light flashes, or a hazy “cobweb” in your vision. Most posterior vitreous detachments are benign …
Learn MoreCystoid macular edema is swelling in the macula that can cause blurry central vision after cataract surgery. If you notice haze, distortion, or a gray spot in your straight-ahead vision, …
Learn MoreEye floaters and flashes can be unsettling. Most are harmless age-related changes, but some are URGENT and require medical attention. Here’s what you need to know about eye floaters and …
Learn MoreIf you’ve been scheduled for treatment, what to expect from an eye injection is probably top of mind. The good news is that modern retina injections are quick, precise, and …
Learn MoreYour retina plays a vital role in how you see the world. It’s the thin layer of light-sensitive tissue lining the back of your eye, responsible for sending images to …
Learn MoreIf your vision turns hazy again months or years after cataract surgery, you may be dealing with Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO)—often called a “secondary cataract.” Many patients in Lubbock and …
Learn MoreHave you ever felt your right eye suddenly twitch, almost like it had a mind of its own? For many people in Lubbock, this slight spasm is more of an …
Learn MoreProtect your sight with proactive diabetic vision protection and early cataract detection at West Texas Eye Associates. Diabetic vision protection starts with knowing what to expect at each eye exam. …
Learn MoreAfter hours of scrolling on social media, your eyes feel dry, you get headaches, and the text on your screen begins to blur. In today’s digital world, this discomfort is …
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