Paragon Eye Associates

Paragon Eye Associates Ophthalmologists & Optometrists located in Arlington, TX & Mansfield, TX

04/01/2026

The best doctors. The best care. The best vision outcomes. Happy National Doctor’s Day to our incredible Ophthalmologists and Optometrists!

How To Manage Dry Eyes & Allergies This SpringAs the days get longer and flowers begin to bloom, spring brings plenty to...
04/01/2026

How To Manage Dry Eyes & Allergies This Spring

As the days get longer and flowers begin to bloom, spring brings plenty to enjoy. But for many people, it also brings itchy, watery, irritated eyes. If your eyes feel uncomfortable this time of year, you’re not alone. Seasonal allergies and dry eye symptoms often go hand in hand, making spring one of the most challenging seasons for eye comfort.

The good news? With the right care and a professional evaluation, you don’t have to suffer through months of irritation. Understanding what’s causing your symptoms is the first step toward clear, comfortable vision.

Why Do Eyes Flare Up in the Spring?
Spring air is filled with pollen, grass, and other allergens. When these tiny particles come into contact with your eyes, your immune system may overreact, releasing histamines that cause inflammation. This leads to classic allergy eye symptoms, including:

* Itching or burning
* Redness
* Excess tearing
* Puffy eyelids
* Sensitivity to light

At the same time, wind, changing temperatures, and increased outdoor exposure can make dry eye symptoms worse. Even though watery eyes seem like the opposite of dryness, reflex tearing is often your eye’s way of responding to irritation from poor-quality tears.

Allergy Eyes vs. Dry Eyes: What’s the Difference?
It’s easy to confuse allergy eyes and dry eye disease because many symptoms overlap. But the underlying causes are different.

Allergy Eyes
Allergic conjunctivitis occurs when allergens irritate the eye’s surface. It usually affects both eyes and tends to cause intense itching, which is the biggest clue that allergies are involved.

Dry Eyes
Dry eye happens when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or your tears evaporate too quickly. This can lead to:

* Grittiness or a sandy sensation
* Burning or stinging
* Blurry or fluctuating vision
* Eye fatigue
* Stringy mucus

Find out more about Allergy Eyes and Dry Eyes on our website: www.paragoneyes.com

Thank you for the wonderful review, Robert!
03/06/2026

Thank you for the wonderful review, Robert!

For the continued safety of our patients and staff we will be closed Wednesday, 1/28. ...
01/28/2026

For the continued safety of our patients and staff we will be closed Wednesday, 1/28.

For the continued safety of our patients and staff we will continue to be closed on Tuesday, January 27th. ...
01/26/2026

For the continued safety of our patients and staff we will continue to be closed on Tuesday, January 27th.

Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th due to the winter weather! Stay safe and warm. ...
01/24/2026

Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th due to the winter weather! Stay safe and warm.

Be warm and be safe this wintery weekend! We will keep all of our patients up to date with office closures via email and...
01/23/2026

Be warm and be safe this wintery weekend! We will keep all of our patients up to date with office closures via email and social media.

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Protect Your Sight This National Glaucoma Awareness MonthGlaucoma often develops silently, with no noticeable symptoms u...
01/08/2026

Protect Your Sight This National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma often develops silently, with no noticeable symptoms until significant vision loss has occurred. That’s why understanding your risk and getting regular eye exams are so important.

What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma isn’t just a single disease, it’s a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which connects your eye to your brain. Most commonly, this damage is linked to elevated pressure inside the eye, though glaucoma can develop even when eye pressure is within normal ranges. Untreated, glaucoma can gradually steal vision, often starting with peripheral (side) vision.

In the United States alone, millions of people live with glaucoma, and many are unaware of their diagnosis because early stages typically don’t cause symptoms. Recent research suggests that there may be even more people with glaucoma than previously estimated, highlighting the need for regular screening and early detection.

Why Early Detection Matters:
Because glaucoma often causes no pain or obvious vision changes in its early stages, comprehensive eye exams (including intraocular pressure checks and optic nerve imaging) are the only reliable way to detect it before damage becomes permanent.

Once vision is lost from glaucoma, it cannot be restored, but early detection allows for treatments that can slow or prevent further damage. These include medicated eye drops, laser therapy, or surgery—each tailored to a patient’s specific condition.

Read more about Glaucoma and who is at risk on our website: https://paragoneyes.com/blog/protect-your-sight-this-national-glaucoma-awareness-month/

From our Paragon family to yours we want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!We hope that you enjoy this time with fr...
12/22/2025

From our Paragon family to yours we want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

We hope that you enjoy this time with friends and family. Our office will resume normal business hours on Monday, 12/29.

Due to an electrical fire, our Mansfield office is currently without power and closed for the remainder of today, Monday...
12/08/2025

Due to an electrical fire, our Mansfield office is currently without power and closed for the remainder of today, Monday, 12/8/25 and tomorrow, Tuesday, 12/9/25.

We love hearing what our patients have to say about our practice! Thank you Renee for this wonderful review. ...
11/07/2025

We love hearing what our patients have to say about our practice! Thank you Renee for this wonderful review.

10/31/2025

Our employees did such a great job on their pumpkins!!

Happy Halloween from Paragon Eye Associates 🎃 👻 👁️

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801 West Randol Mill Road Suite 201
Arlington, TX
76012

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Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

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Paragon Eye Associates

Paragon Eye Associates previously known as: Ford Eye Center, with two convenient locations in Arlington and Mansfield, Texas, is a private practice where ophthalmologists and optometrists provide a full range of services from comprehensive vision exams to complex cataract surgeries. Our physicians, with the support of an accomplished staff, have been, and continue to be, outstanding in the field of eye care, consistently recognized and honored as among the most skilled ophthalmic surgeons and optometrists in the nation. It is for this reason, Paragon Eye Associates is considered to be one of the finest eye care practices. Dr. Ford and Dr. Blair are both board-certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Dr. Baker, Dr. Fontenot and Dr. Welding are board-certified by the American Academy of Optometry. Our goal is to provide first-class care, utilizing the most advanced technology while maintaining a warm and sincere dedication to our patients. The result of our seamless and specialized team approach is clearly reflected in our patient’s excellent outcomes. Choose Paragon Eye Associates for blade-free cataract surgery, LASIK surgery, Lifestyle Lens Implants, and management of even the most complex eye conditions. The expert staff aims to meet and exceed patient expectations while preserving what is arguably the most valued sense: vision. Our state-of-the-art offices in Arlington and Mansfield are accepting new patients and most major forms of insurance.