The Latest on LASIK

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LASIK laser eye surgery can be a transformative procedure for many patients, allowing for clear, sharp vision without glasses. While LASIK isn’t right for everyone, it can be a powerful way to make permanent corrections to vision. At Howerton Eye, we’re proud to provide expert LASIK eye surgery to patients throughout the greater Austin, TX area, helping […]

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Improved Vision & Quality of Life Through Cataracts Surgery

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At Howerton Eye, our experienced ophthalmologists use the most advanced technology to provide comprehensive eye care for the whole family. For our patients in need of eye surgery like cataract removal, we perform these procedures at our on-site Surgical Center in South Austin, to make receiving the needed treatment very convenient.

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Everything You Need to Know about LASIK Surgery

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LASIK, laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis, is a type of eye surgery used to correct vision in patients who are nearsighted, farsighted, or have an astigmatism. During LASIK surgery, an ophthalmologist uses laser correction to reshape the cornea of the patient’s eye. This process allows light to travel through the eye properly and focus onto the […]

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Tips for Improving Eye Health in January

When you’re looking for a trusted eye doctor in and around Austin and Kyle, TX, look no further than Howerton Eye. Our eye doctors provide the latest in advanced eye treatment and comprehensive eye care to help patients maintain the best vision possible. In terms of general sight improvement, our doctors recommend four key steps […]

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Tips for Improving Eye Health

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When you’re looking for a trusted eye doctor in and around Austin and Kyle, TX, look no further than Howerton Eye. Our eye doctors provide the latest in advanced eye treatment and comprehensive eye care to help patients maintain the best vision possible.

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Bacteria-Based Eye Problems

Your eyes are sensitive. As experienced ophthalmologists, the eye doctors of the Howerton Eye stress the importance of keeping your eyes clean and bacteria-free. If bacteria gets too close to your eyes it can cause problems such as styes, blepharitis, and chalazions.

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All About Eye Allergies

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Eye allergies affect many people. In some cases the ailment can occur seasonally as a result of factors that produce airborne allergens, like pollen or molds, in the spring, summer, and fall. In other cases eye allergies may be a persistent condition triggered by continuous exposure to environmental factors or products that cause irritation.

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Five Exercises for Your Eyes

Five Exercises for Your Eyes

We all know it’s important to stay fit and work out regularly to keep our bodies and minds in shape. But did you know you can also help your eyes with a special regimen of exercises? Although eye exercises will not improve your eyesight outright, they may help with coordination, balance, and focusing, while also […]

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Eye-Enhancing Foods

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Food alone isn’t going to protect your eyes, but choosing a diet rich in eye-enhancing nutrients can help strengthen your eye health on a daily basis. To start with, foods containing vitamins A, C, and E, copper, and zinc, are all very good for your eyesight. Getting more specific, foods that contain sulfur, lecithin, and […]

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Six Misconceptions about LASIK

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Despite the many benefits of LASIK, over the years some fear-based misconceptions have emerged. Never fear; the skilled ophthalmologists at Howerton Eye of Austin and Kyle, TX are not only here to fix your vision, but address your LASIK hesitancies as well. Below are some debunked LASIK myths that will hopefully encourage you to get […]

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