May is UV Awareness Month and how fitting since we are feeling the effects of summer already in Houston! Did you know that UV Rays can hurt various ways? UV Rays can cause: Eye Cancer (ocular cancer) Cataracts Growths on (i.e. pterygium) or near the eye (on your skin) Sunburnt eyes Therefore, UV Safety can […]
At Vision Source Shadow Creek, we are always striving to provide you with the latest advancements in eye care. We are excited to introduce our patients to the Topcon Maestro2, a state-of-the-art diagnostic tool that is revolutionizing our approach to diagnosing and managing both glaucoma and macular degeneration. We are delighted to announce the incorporation […]
Dylan’s biggest reason to get LASIK was wanting freedom from glasses. He could not do contact lenses because he hated touching his eyes, so he wore glasses on the daily. Dylan is 20 and plays sports and glasses constantly got in the way of that! From basketball to diving and swimming, Dylan told us he […]
Did you know that every year, an estimated 100,000 people are hurt by sports-related eye injuries?! The scariest statistic within this statistic is that a whopping 13,500 of these injuries result in PERMANENT vision loss…as in FOREVER. In support of Sports Eye Safety Month this April, the doctors and staff at Vision Source Shadow Creek […]
You have heard it time and time again, you should see your eye doctor or optometrist once a year. But why? What happens if you don’t have glasses or contact lenses? Do you still go? Did you know that an appointment with your optometrist can potentially save more than just your vision? A comprehensive eye exam can […]
It’s officially Fall and pumpkin-spiced everything is on the menu, people are decorating their front porches with skeletons, and it’s the time when all of us will see pictures of cute kids in pumpkin patches. As much as Fall is an incredible time of year for weather and fun with your family, and a window […]
At Vision Source Shadow Creek, we see a lot of different patients from different age groups and walks of life for annual eye exams. However, we are a bit biased with the ones that brighten our day the most, and those are our kids! Our pediatric patients always find a way to bring so much […]