EYE DOCTOR

The Eye Center of Texas is not your average eye care facility! We specialize in a whole range of medical and surgical treatment for your eyes. We have both optometrists (eye doctors) and ophthalmologists (medical doctors who specialize in eyes) on staff who work together to provide patients exceptional care. To learn more about our staff, click Meet Our Doctors.

**Collaborative Relationships with Eye Doctors in the Community**

Just as your family physician works in partnership with a specialist when you have a specific health crisis, the eye doctors at the Eye Center of Texas may work closely with your family eye doctor to provide the best course of treatment for you. Typically, you would only come to our eye doctors after an eye injury, being diagnosed with eye disease such as glaucoma or cataracts, or because you are seeking Laser vision correction. Many of our patients are specifically referred to us by their family eye doctor.

On the other hand, for our patients who need more fundamental eye care such as routine exams for glasses or contacts, we suggest you seek out an eye doctor in your local community. We can help you find the right one for you! We maintain a network of highly-trained customer-focused neighborhood eye doctors. Click here to find a qualified eye doctor near you.

We are the Eye Doctor’s Eye Doctor

So where do you go for eye surgery if you are an eye doctor yourself? To the Eye Center of Texas! We are proud to say that we have provided services to more Houston-area optometrists than any other practice. More than 200 eye doctors have referred their patients, their family members, and even themselves to us.

**The Eye Doctor is only Part of the Picture**

At the Eye Center of Texas, it is true that we have top notch surgeons and specially trained optometrists, but that is not all. Just as important, we have a highly trained support staff of technicians, counselors, nurses, and administrative personnel to make sure your experience with us is exceptional from start to finish. Our mission is to provide personalized, comprehensive, high-quality eye care enhanced by medical education and research. We emphasize compassion and care for each individual patient. If this sounds like the kind of care you are looking for, give us a call. We look forward to seeing you here.

To learn more about a specific procedure, return to our home page and select a link from the left of the page. To find a location near you, click Our Locations.

Featured Article:

Talk with an Eye Doctor About Macular Degeneration

[Posted on October 19]

Macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic eye disease associated with aging that gradually destroys central vision. It’s one of the leading causes of legal blindness and vision impairment in older Americans. AMD affects central vision, but not peripheral vision – therefore, it doesn’t cause total blindness. The progression of AMD can be slow or rapid, but the deterioration of central vision generally occurs over a period of a few years. You can learn more about AMD by talking with an eye doctor at the Eye Center of Texas.

Pain is not associated with AMD, but if you experience any of the Following conditions, contact the Eye Center of Texas to plan a consultation with Dr. Suarez, a highly qualified eye doctor at the Eye Center of Texas.

Straight lines appear wavy;
Difficulty seeing at a distance:
Decreased ability to distinguish colors;
Inability to see details, such as faces or words in a book;
Dark or empty spots block the center of your vision.

Although the exact cause of macular degeneration is unknown, several studies have shown the following are more at risk:

People age 50 and older;
People with hypertension;
People who smoke;
People with a family history of AMD

There are two types of AMD: “dry” and “wet”: The “dry” form of macular degeneration occurs in approximately 90 percent of those with AMD. Studies have found that high levels of zinc and antioxidants play a key role in slowing the few specific forms of “wet” macular degeneration. Early detection and treatment are the best defense against losing your vision. If you are at risk for macular degeneration see Dr. Ting Fang Suarez an eye doctor at the Eye Center of Texas for a complete exam. Low vision rehabilitation resources are available to help you preserve your quality of life and maintain maximum independence.

The National Eye Institute's Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) found that taking a specific high-dose formulation of antioxidants and zinc significantly reduces the risk of advanced AMD and its associated vision loss. For more information regarding AMD, contact an eye doctor here at the EyeCenterofTexas.com.