Eye Clinic of AustinFor more than 15 years, a few doctors have told their patients they were having laser cataract surgery. This was a simplification to avoid explaining the complex nature of the ultrasonic vacuum device used to remove the cataract. It was not a laser. The Eye Clinic of Austin uses the LenSx femtosecond laser in cataract […]
The three most common explanations for seeing flashes of light include: 1. An ocular migraine. 2. A problem with the retina such as a tear or detachment. 3. A separation of the jelly-like fluid away from the retina called a Vitreous Detachment. Most ocular migraines involve seeing a shimmering pattern from both eyes. This will […]
Austin is home to active residents who enjoy the outdoors: Biking, boating, camping, tennis, golf and horseback riding are all popular ways to enjoy all Central Texas has to offer. If you find contact lenses and glasses interfering with your outdoors fun, you might want to consider LASIK. Of all the things that I do […]
When I attended my 40th reunion of my medical school class two weeks ago, I was reminded again in a most powerful and succinct way what it means to be a doctor. Dr. Dan Foster, a world-renowned endocrinologist and teacher of medicine, gave a brief lecture about the ethics of medicine. In it he said […]
Red and itchy eyes may or may not be a sign of conjunctivitis – sometimes called “pink eye.” Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or infection of the thin tissue that covers the white portion of the eye (the “conjunctiva”) and lining of the eyelids. There are three types of conjunctivitis: viral, bacterial, and allergic. Viral conjunctivitis […]
This beautiful spring weather has provided many of our patients with extra opportunities to enjoy (and sometimes become frustrated) by their favorite outdoor activities. Current lens technology allows multiple solutions for these challenges. We find that golf enthusiasts, especially those with decreasing midrange and near vision, need special progressive lenses. Those lenses maximize their peripheral […]