Dr. Fred Mattioli: So, basically, what you have is called hyperopia. Sean Jones: Oh, yeah, I [crosstalk] that in med school, the hyperopia, the third day at med school. Dr. Fred Mattioli: You remember that? And then the presbyopia, that’s on the fourth day, so that’s the reading problem that we all run into in our 40s and beyond. But […]
Read More Understand the dangers your eyes are exposed to when wearing contacts. For years, contact lenses have been widely used to correct one’s vision, but some people may be unaware of how harmful they can become when not used properly. Contacts may seem like a practical way to correct your vision, but misusing them can lead […]
Read More Color blindness is a condition that reduces or changes the ability to perceive colors in the same way that others do. Heredity plays a major role in this condition, which affects about eight percent of men and less than one percent of women worldwide. This condition can often go undiagnosed for years because patients are […]
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The trabeculectomy procedure is a glaucoma surgery performed to relieve intraocular pressure. This is done by targeting the upper eyelid trabecular meshwork and preventing the aqueous humor from draining too quickly. This surgical procedure is done mostly on those who have found that laser surgery was not successful in fixing their serious eye problems. While […]
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Figuring out the cost of LASIK eye surgery is an important step in planning for laser vision correction. There are many factors to consider when deciding on LASIK that can help you understand the costs better, as well as help you justify the cost associated with this procedure. We can help you answer the question: […]
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We all want to look our best, but it’s important to learn how to apply beauty products safety without damaging our eyes. This is especially true when it comes to using products like mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow. Eyes are sensitive, and the experts at Mattioli Vision Professionals, a Houston, TX eye center, want you to […]
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Some tasks, like driving or reading signs, can be challenging without clear eyesight. Laser eye surgery is an effective way to address common refractive errors, so you don’t have to rely on glasses. In your research, you may have come across a procedure called SMILE vision correction in Houston, TX. SMILE Vision Correction Explained The […]
Read More Patients who invest in LASIK eye surgery can expect some significant changes in their lifestyles after these procedures. Most patients enjoy the added convenience and freedom that LASIK can provide; in fact, a three-year study published in the scholarly journal Ophthalmology in March 2016 indicated that 88 percent of LASIK patients reported strong satisfaction with […]
Read More LASIK eye surgery is a procedure that corrects poor vision due to nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. If you become a candidate for this procedure, your quality of life will be improved by being able to enjoy sports and activities that were otherwise impossible with glasses. You won’t have to waste time putting on contact lenses […]
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Astigmatism affects nearly 33% of the population in the U.S. That’s a staggering number to consider. Thankfully, it’s a highly treatable condition despite it being commonplace. For years now, people with astigmatism have sought out refractive surgery as a safe and effective way to treat their condition. Learn what stigmatism is, the causes and symptoms […]
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