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What is glaucoma?

January 11, 2021 Momentum 0 Comments Alkek Eye Center, Healthcare, Nicole Blanton, ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist at Baylor College of Medicine discusses glaucoma symptoms, causes, and the importance of screening.

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Halloween eye contacts: Stay safe with these tips

October 21, 2019October 18, 2019 Momentum 0 Comments Andy Phifer, eye health, Halloween, Nicole Blanton, ophthalmology

Novelty eye contacts could be the finishing touches to your ghoulish Halloween costume. But before you don those “purrfect” cat eyes or transform into a

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Healthy Habits: Uplifting music keeps Dr. Christina Weng motivated and energized

April 23, 2019April 25, 2019 Momentum 0 Comments Healthy Habits, Nutrition and Wellness, ophthalmology

It can sometimes be difficult to find ways to stay healthy, so we’ve asked members of our Baylor College of Medicine community to share what

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Healthy Habits: Daily strolls, quality family time help Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb stay active

March 4, 2019March 3, 2019 Momentum 0 Comments Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, Healthy Habits, Nutrition and Wellness, ophthalmology

Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find

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Seeing clearly: Know your risk for macular degeneration

February 27, 2019May 31, 2019 Momentum 0 Comments Healthcare, Men's Health, Nicole Blanton, ophthalmology, Women's Health

More than 60 million Americans are estimated to be at high risk for vision loss. However, according to the CDC, only half of those at

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Healthy Habits: Daily stretching, outdoor activities keep Dr. Lauren Blieden moving

March 5, 2018March 1, 2018 Momentum 1 Comment Dr. Lauren Blieden, Healthy Habits, Nutrition and Wellness, ophthalmology

Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find

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Laser eye treatments: See more clearly in 2017

February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 Momentum 1 Comment Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, eye health, Jeannette Sanchez, ophthalmology

Is 2017 the year to get rid of glasses and contacts? If so, you are probably investigating laser options. Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, assistant professor of

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Throwback Thursday: History has its eyes on you

October 6, 2016October 31, 2016 Momentum 0 Comments Andy Phifer, eyesight, ophthalmology, Throwback Thursday

From virtual reality headsets, to digital cameras and programs that let people with disabilities communicate, eye tracking software is a technology that has been integrated

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From The Labs 

Rhodopsin most likely works as a dimer in living cells

October 4, 2016 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments diseases of the retina, ophthalmology, Retinitis pigmentosa, rhodopsin

Although rhodopsin — the molecule that allows the eye to detect dim light — has a long and well-recognized history of more than 100 years,

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Healthy Habits: Family time keeps Dr. Sumitra Khandelwal motivated

July 18, 2016October 7, 2016 Momentum 0 Comments Dr. Sumitra Khandelwal, Fitness, Healthy Eating, Healthy Habits, Houston, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, ophthalmology

Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find

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