Eye Health Resources

Symptoms that deserve attention

Contact the office if you notice any of the following, even if it comes and goes.

• A sudden change in vision in one or both eyes
• New floaters, flashes of light, or a shadow across your vision
• Straight lines that look bent or distorted
• Eye pain, significant redness, or light sensitivity
• Double vision
• An eye injury of any kind

Comfort at the screen

Long stretches of close work reduce how often you blink, which is a common reason eyes feel dry and tired by the afternoon.

• Take regular breaks to look at something farther away
• Position the screen slightly below eye level
• Reduce glare from windows and overhead lighting
• Blink deliberately during long reading or screen sessions
• Mention persistent discomfort at your next visit rather than living with it

Caring for contact lenses

Most contact lens problems trace back to wear time, hygiene, or a lens that no longer suits the eye.

• Follow the replacement schedule you were given
• Wash and dry your hands before handling lenses
• Do not sleep in lenses unless you were told they are approved for it
• Replace your case regularly and never rinse lenses with tap water
• Remove your lenses and call the office if an eye becomes red or painful

Health conditions that affect the eyes

Conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure can change the eye before you notice a difference in your vision. If you live with a chronic condition, tell us so your exam interval and evaluation can reflect it.

Children and vision

Children rarely report blurry vision, because they assume everyone sees the way they do. Squinting, holding things very close, headaches, or avoiding reading are worth mentioning to us.

Read about a specific concern

Each page explains what patients commonly notice and what an evaluation looks at. These pages are educational and do not provide a diagnosis.

• Dry Eye SymptomsWhat burning, gritty, tired, or watery eyes can feel like, and when an evaluation in Pasadena, Texas makes sense.
• Eye Strain and Screen UseWhy extended screen work can leave eyes tired, strained, or dry, and what an eye exam can rule in or out.
• Night Driving and GlareGlare, halos, and reduced night-driving confidence can have several causes. Here is what an eye exam looks at.
• Contact Lens DiscomfortWhen contacts dry out, shift, or blur through the day, the fit, the material, or the eye surface may be involved.
• Floaters and FlashesFloaters and flashes of light range from common to urgent. Learn which patterns need prompt attention.
• Red or Irritated EyesRedness, irritation, discharge, and light sensitivity have several possible causes, and each is managed differently.
• Diabetes and Eye HealthWhy diabetes-related eye evaluations focus on the retina, and how findings are shared with your other providers.
• When to Schedule an Eye ExamPractical guidance on timing an eye exam, whether you have symptoms, a new prescription need, or a condition being followed.