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What’s New at Forney Eye Associates

Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events in our practice.

Eye Exams for College Students: Get Ready for the Semester

Learn how eye exams for college students can identify vision changes and help students prepare for the visual demands of a busy new semester.

Summer Days & Sunglasses: Protect Your Vision Outdoors

UV radiation can affect your eyes both immediately and over time, increasing the risk of several eye conditions. UV-protection sunglasses help reduce harmful UV exposure while improving comfort and reducing glare outdoors.

Spring Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, and Long-Term Relief

Spring brings longer days and fresh air, though for many, it also brings red, itchy eyes that refuse to calm down. At Forney Eye Associates, we help patients find real relief that lasts beyond the drugstore shelf.

Winter Dry Eye Syndrome: Why Eyes Feel Worse in Cold Weather

Winter dryness can make your eyes feel irritated, blurry, and uncomfortable. Forney Eye Associates provides guidance and dry eye care to help you maintain clearer, more comfortable vision all season.

Use Your Vision Benefits Before They Expire on December 31

Most vision insurance plans reset on January 1. That means if you don’t use your benefits, you lose them. This blog breaks down what your plan may cover, how to maximize its value, and why now is the time to schedule your eye exam at Forney Eye Associates. Learn how your benefits can help you see more clearly, and save money, before the year ends.

Fall Eye Allergies: Why Your Eyes Are Itching More

Fall in Texas brings cooler air and eye allergies. Learn why ragweed, mold, and dry air cause itchy, burning eyes and how to prevent them. Forney Eye Associates offers expert diagnosis and personalized treatment in Forney and Dallas to restore comfort and clarity.

Ensuring Your Child’s Vision is School-Ready

Clear vision plays a huge role in your child’s classroom success. This blog explains the subtle signs of vision issues in kids, why school screenings often miss them, and how comprehensive eye exams make a difference. Learn how supports your child’s academic confidence through thorough care and effective myopia management.

A Parents’ Guide to Pediatric Eye Exams

Pediatric eye exams go beyond school vision screenings, offering a detailed look at your child’s overall eye health and visual development. Forney Eye Associates provides compassionate eye care in a welcoming setting, making each visit stress-free for families.

Wavy Vision? You Could Be Dealing with Keratoconus

Keratoconus can change how you see the world—but with the right care, clarity is possible. Learn about diagnosis, treatments, and lifestyle tips at Forney Eye Associates in Forney.

Daily Multifocal Contact Lenses: Seamless Vision for Every Part of Your Day

Tired of switching between reading and distance glasses? Daily multifocal lenses from Forney Eye Associates in Forney provide all-day clarity and convenience.

Learn More About Eye Care During World Optometry Day

On March 23rd, Forney Eye Associates in Forney celebrates World Optometry Day, highlighting the importance of routine eye care and advanced vision solutions.

Glaucoma: Early Detection and Advanced Treatment at Forney Eye Associates

Glaucoma can steal your sight without warning. Learn how Forney Eye Associates helps detect and manage glaucoma with advanced care.

Brain Injuries After a Concussion: What You Need to Know

A concussion is more than just a bump on the head, it’s a serious brain injury that can have lasting effects. Learn how concussions impact the brain and how to recover safely and effectively.

Ways to Use Your Vision Insurance Benefits 

Discover why it’s essential to use your vision insurance benefits before they expire at the year’s end. Learn how to save on eye care while exploring our comprehensive services, including thorough eye exams, fashionable eyeglasses, specialty contact lenses, dry eye treatments, and more.

Can I Use Vision Insurance for Eye Exams and Glasses?

Wondering what your vision insurance covers? Learn about benefits for eye exams, glasses, and contacts, plus the difference between medical and vision insurance, so you can make informed choices for your eye health.

What You Need to Know About Contact Lenses and Myopia

Contact lenses for myopia come with many myths that can lead to confusion for those seeking treatment. We uncover a few common misconceptions about contact lenses for myopia, helping you make informed decisions about vision management.

What is Blue Light?

What is Blue Light? Whether you spend a significant amount of your day on a computer, tablet or smartphone, the blue light that is emitted from these devices may be harming your vision and putting you at risk for developing serious eye diseases later in life. Blue light emissions create...

Supplements That Slow AMD Progression

Aging comes with many blessings but also certain challenges. Having a higher risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of them. Fortunately, a formulation of vitamins and minerals called AREDS2 may slow the progression of vision loss from AMD. We at Forney Eye Associates Lasik & Cataract Surgery Center in Forney offer treatment for macular degeneration and other eye diseases.

Is your Child School-Ready?

Your child depends on good vision for learning Get your child ready for the upcoming school year with an eye exam. Undiagnosed vision and eye health problems that can interfere with academic and social success. Children often don't realize that they have a vision problem. Since school vision screenings are...

Don’t let Pollen Get you Down

Eye Allergies are common in the spring, affecting up to 30% of people worldwide. Fortunately, we can provide effective treatment — so you get the relief you seek. Eye allergies occur when the body becomes hypersensitive to a particular substance, such as pollen or dust, triggering the immune system to...

How to Prevent Vision Loss Caused by Glaucoma

Regular eye exams, managing health conditions, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help prevent glaucoma-related vision loss.

How Diabetes Increases Dry Eye Risk in Children and Adolescents

Children and adolescents with diabetes are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) than their non-diabetic peers. Read on to learn why diabetics are at higher risk, and how Forney Eye Associates Dry Eye Center can help.

How Long Does It Take To Switch From Glasses to Scleral Lenses?

Switching from glasses to scleral contact lenses can take several weeks. your Forney eye doctor will provide instructions on how to properly insert, remove, and care for the lenses, as well as how to monitor for any potential complications. Read on to learn more.

Natural And Holistic Dry Eye Treatments

Medication doesn't always work to heal dry eye syndrome's underlying cause. The following natural and holistic remedies may relieve your eye discomfort and relieve your symptoms.

High Blood Sugar Linked to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Did you know that having atrophied meibomian glands can signal uncontrolled blood sugar levels? To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact Forney Eye Associates Dry Eye Center today!

How Long Does It Take for Macular Degeneration to Progress?

Macular degeneration is a disease that can threaten your sight as it progresses, but early diagnosis and treatment can delay and even lower your risk of vision loss.

Scleral Lenses Help Patients Regain Clear Sight After LASIK Complications

Have you or a loved one have experienced complications following LASIK or any other type of refractive surgery? Scleral lenses may be just the solution you need! Read on to learn how scleral contact lenses can help restore clear and healthy vision.

How Does High Myopia Affect Eye Health?

High myopia isn’t just difficulty seeing faraway objects. It can actually increase the risk of developing serious eye diseases later in life. Read on to find out how you can slow or halt your child’s myopia progression.

Can We Stop Myopia From Progressing?

Myopia management, an optometrist-developed program, can slow and even halt the progression of a child’s myopia. Read on to learn more.