Floaters. Most of us have had them, the little specs -- sometimes more web-like than anything-- floating across your line of sight. They seem to appear out of nowhere, and when you try to look at them, they dart in another direction. What are they? Do you need to be [...]
According to a recent study, an estimated 45 million people in the United States wear contact lenses. Whether you are thinking of wearing contacts or you already wear contact lenses, it’s important to understand how they work, the different types of lenses, and what potential complications they bring. How Contact [...]
What is blue light? Blue light is a type of light within the visible light spectrum. Of all the lights in that spectrum, blue light has the highest energy. Blue light is everywhere. Outdoors, natural sunlight is the main source of blue light. Indoors, there are many sources of man-made [...]
It seems that everyone knows to go to the dentist once or twice a year and their primary care doctor every year, but less people know how often they should have their eyes examined. In this blog post, we’ll be covering the importance of eye exams, as well as how [...]
Summer is here, which means the sun is shining bright in Austin, Texas. We wanted to take the opportunity to address an important topic for every individual: protecting your eyes from sun damage. How the Sun Can Damage Your Eyes Most of us know to wear sunscreen when we are [...]
What’s the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist? The short answer to this question is that an optometrist has earned a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree, whereas an ophthalmologist is a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) who specializes in eye and vision care. Optometry: [...]
Let's talk about glaucoma prevention. Did you know... More than 3 million individuals in America have glaucoma. Glaucoma can lead to complete blindness. Anyone, even children, can get glaucoma. There are two main types of glaucoma: open-angle and angle-closure. Learn more about glaucoma. Glaucoma is a complex disease. While [...]
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with LASIK. Most patients will be able to enjoy excellent results after undergoing LASIK, without experiencing complications after surgery. A small number of patients may develop complications or experience long-lasting side effects after surgery. For most patients, any side effects [...]
LASIK has come a considerably long way since its introduction onto the American market in the late 90s. At Broberg Eye Care in Austin, custom LASIK represents the current pinnacle of laser eye surgery technology, providing a safer, more effective version of LASIK than ever before available. This isn’t to say [...]
Of all of the questions most commonly asked of the eye surgeons of Broberg Eye Care, “What is the ideal age to undergo LASIK?” ranks somewhere near the top. Among many patients of our eye care center in Austin, LASIK age is assumed to be a critical factor in determining candidacy [...]