Eye Care Center

03/04/2026

Finding a Wrinkle in Your Eye

A wrinkle on the retina -- which is also known as an epiretinal membrane (ERM) or a macular pucker -- is a thin, translucent tissue that develops on the surface of the

02/25/2026

Bilberry and Macular Degeneration

Is bilberry a wonder supplement for your macular degeneration?The jury is still out on that question. There is some supportive experimental data but no well-done human studies that show significant benefit.What you

02/19/2026

We are so excited to be apart of the 2nd Annual Consol Baseball First Pitch Event by donating a basket full of Eye Care Center goodness to their Silent Auction! Eye Care Center takes pride in giving back to our community and schools, showing our support in any way we can!⚾️🤓🤍

02/11/2026

Love Is in the Air...and the Eyes

We have all heard the term ”Love is in the Air,” but did you know that love can be wonderfully expressed through the eyes? Certain chemicals (or endorphins) that help produce the emotion

02/04/2026

Macular Degeneration--A Common Vision Condition

Age-related macular degeneration, often called ARMD or AMD, is the leading cause of vision loss among Americans 65 and older.AMD causes damage to the macula, which is the central portion of the

01/28/2026

What Does 20/20 Even Mean?

One of the most commonly asked questions in an eye exam comes right after the refraction, or glasses prescription check: “What is my vision?”Almost invariably, people know the term “20/20”. In fact,

01/25/2026

Our office will be CLOSED Monday, January 26th. Please check back for any further updates or changes to our office hours. Please text us at 979-779-9000 for any immediate concerns and we will respond back at our earliest convenience. Stay safe and stay warm!

01/21/2026

You Want to Stick a Needle in My Eye? Part II

There are certain eye conditions where an injection into your eye might be recommended.Injections into the eye, specifically into the vitreous or gel-filled cavity of the eye, are called intravitreal injections.In Part

01/14/2026

You Want to Stick a Needle in My Eye?

There are some eye conditions where your doctor might recommend an eye injection as a treatment option.Injections into the eye, specifically into the vitreous or gel-filled cavity of the eye, are called

01/07/2026

6 Activities That Can Elevate or Lower Blood Pressure

There have been studies undertaken over the past several years to try and understand if there are any of our day-to-day activities that either help or hurt the management of glaucoma.Most of

01/04/2026

❤️ Congratulations are in order as one of our own TIE THE KNOT! We love you Izzy! Tonight was beautiful and we’re so happy for you and Hayden! 🎉💍⛪️

12/31/2025

What to Know About Eye Exam Tests

If it's been a while since your last eye exam--or if you've never had one done--it's always nice to know what testing you might have done and what issues the eye doctor