Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events in our Practice.
Here are 3 tips to cope with your dry eye symptoms until you can see your eye doctor.
High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.
Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition causing the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape, distorting vision. Early detection and treatment can prevent vision loss.
Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call San Antonio Eye Professionals to schedule your appointment.
Children and adolescents with diabetes are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) than their non-diabetic peers. Read on to learn why diabetics are at higher risk, and how San Antonio Professionals can help.
Switching from glasses to scleral contact lenses can take several weeks. your San Antonio eye doctor will provide instructions on how to properly insert, remove, and care for the lenses, as well as how to monitor for any potential complications. Read on to learn more.
Discover why experts say there’s a myopia epidemic, and learn what you can do to keep your kids’ eyes healthy. San Antonio Professionals proudly offers myopia management treatments to nearsighted children for healthy and clear life-long vision.
Your eye experts at San Antonio Eye Professionals have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season. Let us know how else we can help!
Did you know that having atrophied meibomian glands can signal uncontrolled blood sugar levels? To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact San Antonio Professionals today!
Did you know that a risk factor for developing myopia (nearsightedness) is living in an urban area? But don’t worry – the myopia management program at San Antonio Professionals can help.
World Keratoconus Day is celebrated every year on November 10 to raise awareness of this rare eye condition. Read on to learn about keratoconus and how it’s treated.
Many conditions can cause hazy vision and difficulty focusing, including dry eye syndrome. Here’s how your San Antonio Professionals in can help.
Genetic testing can help determine whether you have a genetic variant that may put you or your children at risk for certain diseases. Read on to learn about genetic testing for keratoconus.
It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing contact lenses. Here are our top contact lens safety tips to keep your peepers happy.
Traditional myopia correction uses glasses to improve visual acuity, but they are not a solution for controlling myopia’s progression and may even contribute to worsening myopia. Myopia management is an effective treatment program to slow or halt myopia progression.
The most important reason for choosing myopia management is to protect your child’s precious gift of sight from sight-threatening eye diseases. But here’s an added benefit: it may save you money in the long run!
Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's very treatable. Here are tips to help you deal with your dry eye symptoms, along with treatment from your eye doctor.
In some cases of dry eye syndrome, using medication to stimulate tear production or suppress symptoms doesn’t help heal the underlying cause of the condition. Here are some natural and holistic remedies that may relieve your symptoms and restore ocular comfort.
Many substances and situations can cause dry eyes, such as certain medications, hormonal changes, and your environment. No matter the cause, having dry eyes feels pretty terrible. Here we list the different symptoms of dry eye and address treatment options.
If you have corneal dystrophy, it will become increasingly difficult to wear standard contact lenses. Scleral lenses are an excellent choice for patients with many types of corneal irregularities, including most types of corneal dystrophy. Read on to learn how San Antonio Professionals can help.
Everyone's heard the adage that "the eyes are the window to the soul." But did you know that they can also be a primary window into the overall health of your body and mind?
Occasional dry eyes can be successfully treated by your eye doctor. But if you’re suffering from persistent dry eye syndrome (DES), it could be a symptom of an autoimmune disease, requiring the involvement of additional medical professionals. Treating both your dry eyes and the underlying condition can safeguard your vision and general health.
Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call San Antonio Eye Professionals without delay if you or a loved one experiences any of these eye or vision problems.
Have you or a loved one have experienced complications following LASIK or any other type of refractive surgery? Scleral lenses may be just the solution you need! Read on to learn how scleral contact lenses can help restore clear and healthy vision.
Childhood myopia — nearsightedness — is reaching epidemic proportions. Fortunately, there are steps parents can take to reduce their child’s risk of developing myopia.
Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without a backpack or a lunch box, make sure their eyes and vision are ready for the challenges ahead.
Tired of switching between regular glasses and sunglasses? Photochromic lenses darken when you’re outside and lighten when you’re indoors—all the while providing full UV protection. Here are 5 reasons why we at San Antonio Eye Professionals love photochromic lenses.
Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so dangerous?
Hyperopia affects near vision in children and young adults. Want to know more about hyperopia? Here we explain ways to recognize the condition and help your child if they have it.