We’ve all been there. The new episode of your favorite show comes out and you sit four inches from your TV or computer waiting in fear/ anticipation. But while you’re asking all sorts of questions about the fates of your favorite characters, a question you should also consider is: Will this screen time cause permanent […]
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Officially defined as surgery that permanently changes the shape of your inner cornea in order to improve the vision of one’s eye, LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. In layman’s terms this simply means surgery that corrects your vision. But what exactly are the benefits of going through this eye surgery? In terms of physicality, the […]
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Whether it’s putting too much faith into self-diagnosis with information from “Dr. Internet,” or just chalking up your symptoms to being something less than they actually are, marking out a slot in your busy schedule to visit your optometrist when something seems off is crucial to ensure your eyes remain healthy. Remember, you only get one set.
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Henry David Thoreau said, “The eye is the jewel of the body.” But if your eyes are feeling scratchy, itchy, or sensitive to light, those jewels may not feel very valuable. These symptoms may be a result of a condition called Dry Eye Syndrome. If you are experiencing Dry Eye Syndrome, visit our Howerton Eye […]
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At Howerton Eye, our highly trained eye doctors know the importance of regular eye examinations, especially for young children! With the first day of school upon us, now is the perfect time to start thinking about scheduling an eye appointment for your child.
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The team at Howerton Eye is dedicated to helping you maintain healthy, clear vision. Unfortunately, despite having a great eye doctor, there are elements of our daily lives that can hurt our eyes over time. Learn about several small, seemingly innocuous habits that could actually be having very detrimental effects on your vision and overall […]
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The exceptional team at Howerton Eye can help you recognize if your children are having vision problems that are causing difficulty in the classroom, struggles with reading books, or interference with performing seemingly mundane activities that once seemed easy for them. It’s important to understand that even from an early age, comprehensive eye care is […]
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Of the many eye conditions, one of the most common is the astigmatism. According to a recent study, astigmatisms affect more than 28% of children between the ages of 5 and 17. Astigmatisms can cause blurry vision and headaches because of the way light interacts with the cornea.
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Diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, and in the United States it is the most common cause of vision loss in people younger than 65 years of age. People with diabetes face an increased risk of a number of eye diseases, and it is important to take preventative measures and receive […]
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Glaucoma is an eye disorder that damages the optic nerve. When the optic nerve is damaged it cannot send images from the eye to the brain correctly. Currently there is no cure for glaucoma, only treatment to slow the process or stop it. At Howerton Eye, it is our goal to detect glaucoma early and […]
Read MoreIf you live in Austin, Southwest Austin, or Kyle, TX and are in search of a great eye doctor, look no further than Howerton Eye Clinic. We are dedicated to helping our patients achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful vision. Contact us now!
