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Dear EYEWORKS patients, We are keeping everyone who has been affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our thoughts as EYEWORKS works to ensure the safety of our patients and our staff. As such, we wanted to let you know a few updates which we are undertaking during this unprecedented time: Our...
September 4, 2019 (FORT WORTH, TEXAS) - Renowned Cataract and LASIK surgeon, Dr. Richard Chu, DO, of the Chu Eye Institute became one of the first cataract surgeons to implant the new PanOptix Trifocal Intraocular Lens (Alcon) in Fort Worth, Texas. As only a handful of select surgeons in the US, Dr....
Do you need protective sunglasses in winter? On Fox News, Dr. Robert Chu explains how the sun's rays are harmful even during snow days, and what kind of sunglasses provide real UV Protection.
Eye Health Articles
The “perfect” eyeball would be a smooth sphere with optical lenses that function at their best. But in the real world, this rarely happens. Usually, eyes are not shaped perfectly and visual acuity is therefore compromised. When you have astigmatism, the eye is elliptical – similar to a football shape....
Many people are familiar with the term “aneurysm,” which refers to when part of an artery wall weakens to the point that it widens abnormally. Most commonly, aneurysms occur in the major artery that leads from the heart or in the brain. So what are retinal microaneurysms, which occur in...
If you wear glasses and a face mask, you’ve probably struggled with “mask fog.” Your lenses get all misty, requiring you to wipe your eyewear throughout the day. Below are a few strategies to help you prevent your eyeglasses from fogging up when wearing a mask. But First, Why Do...
Does your child have myopia (nearsightedness)? Here’s what you can do to try and slow down it’s progression to keep your child’s eyes healthy for a lifetime.
With summer vacation just around the corner, there’s no better time to choose LASIK surgery. Here are the reasons.
To get maximal eye protection from your sunglasses, consider replacing them every two years, according to a study conducted in Brazil. Over time, protective UV coatings become less effective.
Certain contact lens wearers experience eyes that are dry, red, itchy, uncomfortable, and painful. Though eye drops can offer relief, it tends to be temporary. Scleral lenses offer permanent comfort and relief while providing vision correction and hydration.