Eyes and Vision

Eyes and Vision

How to identify childhood myopia (nearsightedness)

Jessica Thayer, M.D.

August 26, 2026

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August 10, 2026

Dallas man is Texas’ first recipient of novel therapy for eye cancer that spreads to liver

July 23, 2026

7 tips to protect your eyes this summer

May 19, 2026

Seeing the big picture: What to expect during a glaucoma evaluation

February 11, 2026

Uveal melanoma: Treating rare eye cancer

January 26, 2026

5 tips to prepare for cataract surgery

What’s the best way to prepare for cataract surgery? Dr. Margaret Wang French discusses essential steps you can take to get the best possible vision outcomes.

Margaret Wang French, M.D.

August 13, 2025

Brain; ENT; Eyes and Vision

What's causing ‘electric’ facial pain? It might be trigeminal nerve damage

Trigeminal neuropathy and neuralgia can cause shock-like, debilitating facial pain. But with a precise diagnosis, significant pain relief is possible.

John Zuniga, D.M.D.

April 14, 2025

Eyes and Vision

Diabetic Eye Disease: Spotting Early Signs and Symptoms

Type 2 diabetes can lead to eye damage and even blindness if left untreated. But 1 in 4 working-age adults have the disease and don't know it. In this week's MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses what patients need to know about diabetic eye disease. Learn more.

Yu-Guang He, M.D.

April 9, 2025

Eyes and Vision

Fine-tuning vision after cataract surgery with light-adjustable intraocular lenses

Light-adjustable lens (LAL+) implants are revolutionizing cataract treatment. Learn how these innovative lenses offer customizable vision correction after surgery, improving outcomes for patients.

William Waldrop, M.D.

June 26, 2025

"Advancements in technology and understanding of the eyes allow us not only to remove cataracts but also to use cataract surgery as a refractive procedure, meaning we can better target how well patients see after surgery."

– R. Wayne Bowman, M.D. quoted from: How cataract surgical advancements improve recovery

Eyes and Vision

Partial-Thickness Corneal Transplants: A Road to Faster Recovery

It may take a year or more for full vision to return after a traditional cornea transplant, but a less-invasive method can have patients seeing clearly after only a few weeks or months. UT Southwestern explains.