THE HEALTH EXAM YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED
Some of the leading causes of blindness—such as glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy—can begin without any symptoms. That’s why Eye Associates of South Texas and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urge all healthy adults to get an eye exam at age 40, even if their vision seems fine. Early signs of disease and changes in vision may start to happen at this age.
WOMEN’S EYE HEALTH & SAFETY MONTH
Prevent Blindness has designated April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month. This important initiative aims to increase awareness about eye diseases and conditions that disproportionately affect women.
Why are women at higher risk?
For some women, fluctuations in hormones due to pregnancy, perimenopause or menopause can bring on such changes.
SURPRISING LINKS BETWEEN STRESS AND THE EYES
Stress can interfere with your sleep, skin and digestion. But did you also know it can affect your eyes? Your eyes undergo changes such as increased intraocular pressure (IOP) when you’re stressed or anxious, whether for a short time or on a regular basis. These changes are often temporary but it’s important to know how […]
SLEEP APNEA AND GLAUCOMA
Do you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? If so, you probably know that leaving it untreated can lead to serious health problems like high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. But did you know that this dangerous sleep disorder may also lead to vision loss from glaucoma? OSA is a condition where muscles in your […]
Glaucoma Specialist San Antonio
Glaucoma Specialist San Antonio- Dr. Kavanagh performed the first Glaukos IAccess Trabecular Trephine procedure in San Antonio to help patients with Glaucoma better control their disease. He was the first ophthalmologist to perform this revolutionary trephination procedure for glaucoma in South Texas. The new procedure can be performed as a standalone procedure or with cataract […]
PREVENT DIABETIC EYE DISEASE IN 5 STEPS
If you have diabetes, you are at higher risk of developing certain eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts. The good news is that you can preserve your vision and reduce your chances of eye disease. Follow these steps now to make sure you preserve your vision in the years to come. 1. Get […]
Dr. Jason Burns joins Eye Associates of South Texas
Dr. Jason Burns joins Eye Associates of South Texas. Eye Associates of South Texas is pleased to announce Dr. Jason Burns MD- Board Certified Ophthalmologist will be joining the practice and serving patients at its many locations including Seguin, New Braunfels, San Marcos, San Antonio, Hondo, Luling, Lockhart, Castroville, Gonzales, and La Vernia. Dr. Burns […]
Eye Specialists San Antonio
Eye Specialists San Antonio– Eye Associates of South Texas have opened another San Antonio location at 15650 Classen Road, San Antonio TX 78247 to serve the needs of the great people of San Antonio and surrounding areas. The 6000 square feet facility has the latest state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment including OCT, wavefront refraction, topography, visual field […]
Cataract Surgery San Antonio
Cataract Surgery San Antonio Dr. J.T. Kavanagh MD has performed over 25,000 cataract surgeries on many thousands of patients in South Texas. This has made him one of the most experienced cataract surgeons in the World. He can perform basic or laser cataract surgeries with tremendous results. He is adept at all the latest […]
New Glaucoma Surgery San Antonio
New Glaucoma Surgery San Antonio- Dr. Kavanagh fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and ophthalmologist has started using the new second-generation Omni Sight Sciences device to perform Canaloplasty and Trabeculotomy as a MIGS glaucoma surgery. It is a new minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) that can be performed in less than 2 minutes. It can be performed at […]