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Cataracts that cloud, blur, or block your vision are an extremely common problem. In fact, Over 25 million Americans suffer from cataracts. It’s an issue we see daily at Brooks Eye Associates, and our cataract surgeons have…

LASIK eye surgery is a life-changing procedure, one that the team at Brooks Eye Associates has used to help countless patients improve their vision and their lives. Many patients are aware of the benefits LASIK provides, but are…

Introducing the AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® Trifocal IOL During cataract surgery, your eyes’ clouded natural lens is replaced by an artificial intraocular lens, called an IOL. There are many different types of IOLs, each with different functions and benefits that can make...

More than 2 million people in the United States suffer from glaucoma, and through the years, this number will continue to increase considerably. Unfortunately, this disease is symptomless and unpreventable. During the month of August, the doctors and staff at Brooks...

In association with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the doctors and staff of Brooks Eye Associates want to remind you and your family of the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in preventing vision loss from cataracts. June is National Cataract...

In association with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the doctors and staff of Brooks Eye Associates want to remind you and your family the importance of scheduling and attending annual eye exams to attend to and become more aware of your current eye health. May...

In association with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the doctors and staff of Brooks Eye Associates want to remind you and your family of the importance of scheduling annual eye exams. April is a time for spring flowers, gardening and being outside. So, we’re...

In association with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the doctors and staff of Brooks Eye Associates want to remind you and your family the importance of scheduling and attending annual eye exams to detect and prevent blindness from Age-Related Macular...

WE ARE MOVING!!! That’s right. We’re moving! On January 11, 2019, we are saying “so long” to our old office and “hello” to our new, state-of-the-art building in North Plano. Starting January 14, 2019, our offices will be at: 9955 Gillespie Drive, Suite 100Plano, Texas...

Just because you have a cataract does not necessarily mean you need surgery. In many cases, patients live for months or even years without serious vision problems related to their condition. However, when it starts interfering with your daily activities, it might be...

More than 4.4 million Americans age 40 and older suffer from visual impairment, including blindness, and the majority of these are women, according to Prevent Blindness America. Women are at a higher risk for vision loss from such diseases as cataracts, macular...

Age-Related Macular Degeneration is a common – yet serious - eye disease that affects the macula (located centrally in the back of the eye) among people age 50 and older. The macula is the part of the eye that allows you to see fine details in your central vision for...

Cataract Treatment Options While there is currently no way to reverse cataracts through medications or eye drops, there are safe ways to treat a cataract. When a cataract is forming, you may not even realize it is happening to you. Most patients end up getting...

Can I Use my HSA for PRK? Many HSA and FSA plans allow participants to use contributions for laser vision correction treatments like PRK and LASIK. If you have a flexible spending account, be sure to take action by scheduling your PRK consultation with Dallas eye...

Is PRK Safe? PRK is a type of laser eye surgery that is often best for people who are not good candidates for LASIK due to corneal issues. This does not, of course, mean that everyone is a good candidate for PRK, but due to its reduced risks of complications, it is...

Five Vision Disorders More Common in Smokers Smoking has a tremendously negative impact on every part of the body. The eyes are, of course, no exception. Smokers are at a much higher risk for vision loss than nonsmokers and these risks increase substantially with age....

What is Secondary Cataract? Posterior capsule opacity often referred to as “secondary cataract,” occurs when a hazy membrane forms behind the artificial lens placed during cataract surgery. Secondary cataracts are rare – occurring in only about 10% of all cataract...

Risk Factors for Diabetic Retinopathy If you have diabetes, either type 1 or type 2, you are at risk for diabetic retinopathy. Because a complete loss of vision is possible with this disease, it is incredibly important that you take steps to manage your diabetes and...

Can Lens Replacement Correct Refractive Errors? Replacement of the eye’s natural lens is the only way to treat cataracts. However, benefits offered by artificial lenses are not limited to this specific function. In fact, the premium lens implants offered by Frisco eye...

Advantages of PRK PRK is a laser vision correction procedure in which the cornea is reshaped to allow for optimal light refraction. With PRK, Plano eye surgeon Dr. Dain Brooks can permanently correct mild to severe refractive errors, restoring crystal clear vision and...