Howerton Eye Clinic Blog

We care for so many patients with Diabetic Eye Disease. If you or someone you know is diabetic it is important to get your eyes checked on a regular basis. Diabetis is a very serious disease that can cause blindness, heart disease, kidney failure, and amputations. Diabetic Eye Disease refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as a complication of this diseases. All can cause severe vision loss or even blindness. Diabetic Eye Disease may include: Diabetic Retinopathy - damage to the blood vessels in the retina. Cataract - clouding of the eye's lens. Glaucoma - increase in fluid pressure inside the eye that leads to optic nerve damage. The most common eye disease is Diabetic Retinopathy. The disease is a leading cause of blindness in American adults. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina. In som people with diabetic retinopathy, retinal blood vessels may swell and leak fluid. In other people, abnormal new blood vessels grow on the surface of the retina. These changes may result in vision loss or blindness. Often there are no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Vision may not change until the disease becomes severe. Nor is there any pain. This is why it is important to schedule a routine yearly visit with your ophthalmologist. Diabetic Retinopathy can be treated usually with laser surgery. It is not totally preventable, but your risk can be greatly reduced with early detection.

Hello, I wanted to comment on my experience I had with your office. I had LASIK done on Jan 7th and cannot tell you in words how awesome the entire experience has been for me. I met Melissa at a healthfair in Oct (we were both vendors there). She was a great help in explaning uncertainties I had. About a month later I came in for my consult and Theresa took me every step as if I had known her forever. We clicked immediately! She was absolutely awesome in explaining everything step by step and answered ALL questions I had. I then met Dr Rhodes and also had a great experience with him. When I came in for my surgery, I was very impressed at the level of professionalism every one had. Diane got me ready, and I remember Amber (?) (or Angela?) said her only job was to hold my hand! It was so comforting. When I went in for the surgery I was so impressed that as Dr Rhodes was performing each step, Theresa was telling me what was happening! I sat up and could see! How life changing it was! I did end up having some complications that night and we didn't get back to see Dr Rhodes until the next day. When we arrived that morning, Rachel took great care of me quickly and earlier than the office even opened I think! She was very gentle and got me comfortable! Exactly what I needed. After I saw Dr Rhodes and he had to "fix me up" he said he wanted to see me on Saturday. When we arrived on Saturday, I was so surprised to realize the office was not normally open seeing patients. He and Theresa came in just for me! I thought I was impressed already, but that took the cake! I am a District Manager for 6 Castle Dental offices and all the specialists that work for us and we train extensively around G3! Greeting, Guiding, and Gratitude. I can say that my G3 experience at your office was beyond par and exceeded all expectations I had. I have told everyone I know and some that I don't know that they needed to go to your office and see Dr Rhodes and his staff! I truly appreciate the experience and hope you realize how you really are changing lives! You've changed mine!

Please share this message with the team and please tell all of them they did a FANTASTIC job!

Regards,
Becky Evans

Laser Vision Correction is in its second decade of helping patients reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Today, the goal of laser vision correction is not only to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, but also to improve the quality or crispness of one's vision to a level that is better than possible with glasses or contact lenses. It is a comfortable, safe and effective outpatient procedure. There's typically little or no post-operative discomfort. Recovery is fast and complications are rare. Your vision returns quickly, usually without the need for glasses or contacts. Most patients will experience significantly improved vision immediately after surgery. Protective glasses are often provided for patients to wear during sleep for a short period of time. If Laser Vision Correction is something you are considering, Free LASIK Evaluations are available at our office to find out whether you are a LASIK candidate. You can also view an informative LASIK Video to learn more about the technology and options available for better vision.

We are pleased to announce the opening of our new office location in Kyle, Texas. We will be caring for patients at the new Seton Family of Doctors at Hays, located at 5103 Kyle Center Drive. Dr. Richard Berkowitz will begin seeing patients next week 2/9/2010! It is so wonderful to be able to provide a service to so many people who are currently without Ophthalmic care in Kyle and surrounding areas. We look forward to providing quality eye care for our new patients.