Blepharitis

Eye Awareness,Eye Health

Blepharitis is a common and chronic condition where the eyelids become swollen, with oily particles and bacteria. This condition causes irritation, itchiness, redness, and stinging or burning of the eyes.  Warm compresses and lid scrubs are the mainstay of therapy. Learn More

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Cataract Laser Surgery

Eye Awareness,LASIK & Vision Correction,Uncategorized

Cataract Surgery/ Laser Cataract Surgery (Phaco/ Femtosecond Laser) are achieved by the removal of the natural lens and the placement of an implant that best fits your personal needs. There are two technologies to choose from when performing this task. There is the most common practice of phacoemulsification wherein the internal lens is emulsified with…

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Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

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Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (CNLDO) can lead to excessive tearing in your newborn infant that is noted around 6-8 weeks of life. The eyelashes will appear matted together, there will be both tears and mucous which could often be confused for an eye infection. The cause of the obstruction is often a mucosal valve at…

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Kahook Goniotomy

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Goniotomy is a surgical procedure in which the doctor uses a lens called a goniolens to see the structures of the front part of the eye. An opening is made in the trabecular meshwork, the group of tiny canals located in the drainage angle, where fluid leaves the eye. The Kahook Dual Blade is a novel…

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November-Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

Eye safety

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. It is important to take good care of your eyes when you have diabetes. Did you know that diabetes can harm your eyes? The good news is that you can take steps to help keep your eyes healthy. The tips below…

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CTOS Talk

Events

    Great turnout at Central Texas Optometric Society dinner this evening. Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Jatla spoke on minimally invasive glaucoma procedures and dry eyes in glaucoma patients.

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