People with diabetes are encouraged to have regular eye exams. The doctor looks for changes in the blood vessels of the retina that indicate diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy develops as prolonged exposure to high blood glucose weakens the walls of the blood vessels in the eyes.
Vision testing for children is extremely important, because 25 percent of school-aged children have vision problems. A child who is unable to see print or the board can become easily frustrated, leading to poor academic performance. Some vision problems, such as lazy eye, are best treated if they are detected and corrected as early as possible while the child's vision system is still developing.
From teenagers to seniors, there is no age limit to be fitted into contacts. Many eye care professionals begin to encourage contact lens wear at age 11 to 14 when patient is responsible enough to wear and care for contact lenses properly.
There are three major signs that a person may have glaucoma: 1. Optic nerve damage 2. Elevated intraocular pressure 3. Vision loss. A dilated eye exam will help determine if you have this condition and if it needs to treated.
People with dry eyes may experience irritated, gritty, scratchy or burning eyes; a feeling of something in their eyes; excess watering; and blurred vision. Treating for this condition will improve vision as well as comfort when wearing contact lenses.
Eye infections can be caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal agents. There are many different types of eye infections, with different causes and treatments. All parts of the eye are susceptible to infection. Eye infections can occur in people of all ages. Treating an infection early can save your vision.
A corneal foreign body is an object (metal, glass, wood, plastic, sand) embedded in the cornea of the eye. The removal of a corneal foreign body is a procedure commonly performed in our office.
Dr. Rosa Huynh was born and raised in Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Dr. Huynh attended the University of Houston College of Optometry and was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society. She earned her Doctorate of Optometry in 2007. Dr. Huynh is a licensed Therapeutic Optometrist and Glaucoma Specialist. She is fluent in Vietnamese and Spanish. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family.