Thinking of changing your eye color? Learn the risks behind eye drops that claim to do this and discover safer, doctor-approved options to protect your vision.
Myopia (nearsightedness) can progress, which increases the risk of serious complications. Learn about treatments, and when not to worry about your child’s vision.
Neurotization surgery attaches a healthy nerve to the cornea to restore sensation and revitalize the eye. It can cure neurotrophic keratitis by allowing the cornea to resume tear production, blinking, and wound healing.
Prepare for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, with our comprehensive guide to eclipse eye safety. Prioritize your vision and enjoy the eclipse responsibly with expert insights from our ophthalmology team.
As people live longer, they may experience more eye injuries and age-related eye conditions, such as cataracts, cornea diseases, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or vitreoretinal problems like retinal detachment or bleeding in the eye.
MIGS typically is performed by using microscopic-sized equipment or implants, precision lasers, and tiny incisions in the eye, all of which leads to minimal tissue trauma and a more rapid visual recovery than traditional glaucoma surgery.
Gone are the days when people perceived glaucoma surgery to be as risky as the disease itself. Today’s patients can choose minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) or advanced medications for safe, effective treatment and quick recovery. Learn more.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) develops slowly over time, resulting in vision changes, declining vision, and potential blindness. In this week’s blog, two ophthalmology experts discuss the future of prevention and therapy based on current research. Learn more.
Eye floaters are common, but what causes the small spots or cobwebs to drift across your field of vision? And are they dangerous? Ask the UT Southwestern ophthalmologist.
Uveitis, a rare inflammatory eye disease, is among the leading causes of blindness in people under 40. UT Southwestern discusses uveitis in this MedBlog.
Neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s can cause vision symptoms that often go unrecognized. Researchers at UT Southwestern are committed to discovering and refining preventive and therapeutic options for these patients. Learn more.
By age 40, millions of Americans begin dealing with age-related blurred vision when they read. New eye drops approved by the FDA recently help treat presbyopia, but are they a game-changer? UT Southwestern weighs in.
