How Drinking Wine May Help With Your Cataracts

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Everyone knows that a glass of red wine at the end of the day can seriously take the edge off—but did you know that it can also decrease you likeliness of developing Cataracts? Here at Howerton Eye, your local ophthalmologist in Austin, TX, it is our mission to help people across the state of Texas […]

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How False Eyelashes Can Cause Serious Eye Problems

How False Eyelashes Can Cause Serious Eye Problems

Who wouldn’t love having long, fluttering, effortless lashes? As beautiful as eyelash extensions may be, they can cause eye infections, allergic reactions, and in some cases, more serious eye problems. Here are a few things to consider before wearing false eyelashes.

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February Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month

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When it comes to eye health, we’ve all been told not to read in the dark and to eat plenty of carrots, but there is a serious lack of public awareness when it comes to the actual conditions that cause us to lose our eyesight and go blind. Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is the […]

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The Demand For LASIK Rises With Prolonged Mask Mandates

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EThis year has undoubtedly been challenging, and for those that wear glasses, it’s even more challenging. Mask mandates have people wearing masks to reduce the spread of COVID. And, if you are an essential worker in fields such as healthcare and education, you are wearing masks for long hours every day. A new study published […]

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When to Consider Cataract Surgery

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At Howerton Eye, our ophthalmologists and eye doctors work day in and day out to ensure the highest quality eye care for our patients. It is our goal to provide a life time crystal clear vision to all of our patients. That being said, if an eye issue arises, we are your eye care experts, especially if […]

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How to Prevent Digital Eye Strain

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With an increased demand for technology in our lives, especially while working from home or learning remotely, our eyes have suffered. Although technology can be quite beneficial, it has also brought on negative side effects, particularly for our eye health. Today, most people stare at screens all day long, whether it is their cell phone, […]

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Our Response to COVID-19

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Since mid March when the COVID-19/Coronavirus outbreak was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, the way we live our lives and take care of ourselves has changed dramatically.

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Myopia Treatment Options

Myopia Treatment Options

People who experience difficulty seeing objects at a distance but can clearly see objects close up have what is called myopia, otherwise known as nearsightedness. Around 25% of people in the United States experience some form of nearsightedness. At Howerton Eye, our expert eye doctors can diagnose the severity of your myopia and provide you with the right eye […]

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What are Ocular Plastics

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Whether it be for health purposes, accident-related trauma, or age-related issues, Howerton Eye brings solutions that can heal or enhance defected/damaged vision. Our team of experts is comprised of specialized ophthalmologists who have been trained in different areas of eye treatment. If you’re suffering from an eye condition that requires alterations or treatment of your eye socket, […]

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