Are You Suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome?

In today’s digital world, spending hours staring at a screen has become part of everyday life. Whether you’re working from home, attending online meetings, or binge-watching your favorite shows, extended screen time can take a toll on your eye health. If you live in Austin, Texas, and frequently experience eye strain, headaches, or blurred vision, […]

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Is Glaucoma Truly the ‘Silent Thief of Sight?’

Dubbed “The Silent Thief of Sight”, Glaucoma lurks in the depths of your eyes, silently progressing over time, until there is irreversible vision loss and damage. Seems scary, right? Well, glaucoma is an incredibly serious disease that, if left untreated, can cause permanent vision loss, and even blindness. But here’s the good news: Early detection […]

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Are These 8 Foods The Key To Better Eye Health?

Eating healthy is great for your body and overall health in general, but can also work wonders for your eyes! Maintaining good eye health is essential for lasting clear vision. Research shows that foods rich in certain vitamins help strengthen the tiny arteries that supply nutrients and oxygen to your eyes. In this post, we’ll […]

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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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