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Medical vs Surgical Glaucoma Treatments: What to Expect

Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that can damage the optic nerve and lead to permanent vision loss if it is not managed properly. At Lone Star Vision, we help patients in Plano and Celina understand their glaucoma treatment options so they can feel more confident about their care.


Protecting Your Eyes Underwater

Spending time in the water is one of summer's great pleasures. That's true whether you're doing laps at the pool, snorkeling on vacation, or splashing around at the lake, but water, especially treated or open water, poses real risks to your eyes. Understanding those risks and taking a few simple ...


Are You Practicing Fireworks Eye Safety?

Fireworks season is one of the most spectacular times of year. The brilliant colors, the dramatic bursts, the collective "ooh" of a crowd watching the sky light up on a warm summer night. But behind the beauty lies a genuine danger that sends thousands of people to emergency rooms every year. As ...


Ocular Migraines: What They Are and What to Do

You're going about your day when something strange happens to your field of vision. A flickering arc of light creeps into your vision, or part of your visual field simply disappears. No headache, no warning. Just a sudden, unsettling change in what you see. This is often an ocular migraine, and w...


Pairing Your Glasses to Your Face Shape

Finding the right pair of glasses is about more than lens strength or brand preference. The frames you choose interact with your natural features every single day, so picking a shape that flatters your face can make a meaningful difference in how you look and feel. The good news: a few simple gui...


The Functional Role of Brows and Lashes

When most people think about eyebrows and eyelashes, they think about aesthetics. But long before they became a focal point of beauty routines and makeup tutorials, brows and lashes evolved for one purpose: to protect your eyes. Understanding what they actually do can deepen your appreciation for...


How OptiLight Helps Patients With Ocular Rosacea

Ocular rosacea is an inflammatory eye condition that can affect the eyelids, tear film, and surface of the eyes. It is often connected to rosacea on the skin, but some patients notice eye symptoms before they ever receive a skin diagnosis. Common concerns include redness, burning, watering, gritty eyes, light sensitivity, and recurring irritation around the eyelids.


Do You Have the Right Sunglasses?

Sunglasses are an essential tool for protecting your long-term eye health. But with so many styles, lens types, and price points on the market, it can be hard to know whether the pair on your face is actually doing its job. Here is what you need to know to choose wisely. UV Protection Is Non-Nego...


The Mechanics of the Human Eye

Our eyes are among the most sophisticated optical instruments in the natural world. Despite their small size, they contain millions of cells working in precise coordination to deliver a continuous, detailed picture of the world around you. Understanding how your eyes work can deepen your apprecia...


Why PRK Co-Management Makes Recovery Easier

PRK can be a great vision correction option for patients who are not ideal candidates for LASIK, especially when corneal thickness or other factors make surface treatment a better fit. While PRK offers excellent long-term results, the recovery period is usually more gradual. That is why PRK co-management can make such a difference. With coordinated care before and after surgery, patients have clearer guidance, more convenient follow-up, and added peace of mind throughout the healing process.


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