Category: Eyecare News and Events

  • Lake Austin Eye is performing Corneal Crosslinking

    Lake Austin Eye is excited to announce that we offer Corneal Crosslinking to those patients that suffer from Keratoconus or Post-LASIK Corneal Ectasia. Both conditions cause a thinning and bulging of the cornea, which results in suboptimal vision. Often, the only solution for these patients, if the disease is left to progress, is corneal transplantation. The FDA has…

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  • Measuring Tear Osmolarity for Dry Eye Disease

    A New Diagnostic Tool for Dry Eye Disease: Tear Osmolarity Do you suffer from Dry Eye Disease? Do you know the osmolarity of your tears? It’s essential! An elevated tear osmolarity can indicate dry eye disease even before you become symptomatic. Dr. Cottle and her staff at Lake Austin Eye now offer this test, which is quickly becoming…

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  • Dry Eye Disease Options

    Constantly Using Artificial Tears may be a sign of Dry Eye Disease Artificial Tears are Just a Palliative Treatment Over time, some people need them more and more often as the condition gets worse. They may also find that using different kinds or brands of eye drops aren’t enough. Using artificial tears can help moisten the eyes and…

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  • Grand Opening LASIK Special!

    Give or Get the Gift of Sight for the Holidays! Offering this Special for the months of November and December Whether you are looking for a special gift of sight for a loved one, or a way to spend those extra Flexible Health Spending Account dollars, come see us at Lake Austin Eye. Dr. Gina Cottle is a…

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  • Better Vision Can Mean Clearer Thinking in Elderly

    Can you get brain fog from not wearing your glasses or from delaying cataract surgery? A study of elderly Chinese suggests that not seeing clearly can lead to lower cognitive function levels. Cognitive function is the ability to perceive, understand and remember ideas. A low cognitive function score can mean a reduced ability to make good decisions and…

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