Category: Ophthalmology

UT Health Austin ophthalmologist shares insights into the importance of protecting your eyes during a solar eclipse

UT Health Austin ophthalmologist offers clarity on the leading cause of blindness.

A fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist from UT Health Austin discusses the different types of the condition.

Vision damage resulting from high blood sugar is common among people with diabetes, but it isn’t inevitable, says Eileen Bowden, MD.

UT Health Austin ophthalmologist, Gene Kim, MD, encourages healthy contact lens wear and care.

An ophthalmologist from the Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute describes the causes, symptoms, and treatment of uveitis.

Medical students with a passion for ophthalmology bring the Lion King to life for students who are blind and visually impaired

It is often said that “the eyes are the windows to the soul,” meaning a person’s emotions, and perhaps even their thoughts at times, can be understood by looking into their eyes. For neuro-ophthalmologists, the eyes often act as windows to the brain and nervous system. Find out how UT Health Austin neuro-ophthalmologists treat vision issues linked to neurological conditions.

UT Health Austin board-certified ophthalmologist Gene Kim, MD, reveals how the eyes can be used to detect and assess systemic health issues, why dilating the eyes is not always needed during an exam, what “20/20 vision” really means, and one of the most common behaviors putting people’s vision at risk.

In this installment of our Asking for a Friend video series, Eileen Bowden, MD, and Eric Crowell, MD, MPH, from UT Health Austin's Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute answer your questions about eye health.

January has been designated National Glaucoma Awareness Month in hopes of increasing awareness about glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. UT Health Austin’s fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist, Eileen Bowden, MD, answers questions related to glaucoma prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

UT Health Austin's Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute is officially open, offering specialized ophthalmic care to Central Texas and beyond.