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Can Keratoconus be Treated?

One of the first questions asked by a newly diagnosed keratoconus patient is “can keratoconus be treated”? The answer is a resounding yes. Keratoconus can be treated successfully via a number of safe and effective methods. Contact Lenses – The … Continue reading

Scleral Contact Lenses for Keratoconus Treatment

Scleral contact lenses are the keratoconus’ specialists most effective keratoconus treatment. What is a Scleral Contact Lens? Scleral contact lenses rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye, and vault over the cornea. Scleral contacts distribute their weight … Continue reading

Keratoconus Day is November 10

Keratoconus Day is November 10 November 10 is National Keratoconus Day. Keratoconus is an ocular condition causing debilitating decreased vision in approximately 1 in 400 to 1 in 2000 Americans. Below is a brief overview of keratoconus. For a complete … Continue reading

Keratoconus Treatment Options – The Keratoconus Doctors Website is Live

The Keratoconus Doctors website is now available. Over the years Total Eye Care has developed a sub-specialty in keratoconus treatment.  We now have a website dedicated to those patients. Free Primer Available – The Patient’s Guide to Keratoconus We also have … Continue reading

New Keratoconus Treatment Options for Patients

Due to the fact that one of the specialties at Total Eye Care is keratoconus we see many patients with this condition.  We recently updated our patient information on keratoconus page to reflect some of the new technologies available to … Continue reading

Stop Suffering from Dry Eyes

With the dry eye treatments currently available there is no need to continue suffering from dry eyes. Dry eye syndrome is probably the most common, treatable cause of suffering reported by our patients. Fortunately, current dry eye therapy is very … Continue reading

Scleral Lenses – An Old Dog With New Tricks

Scleral lenses have been around for over 100 years. Until the new gas permeable lens materials were developed patients could only wear scleral lenses for a few hours a day. With the highly oxygen permeable lens materials now in use, … Continue reading

Dr. Driscoll Attends International Orthokeratology Academy Meeting

April 28-May 1, 2011: Orlando, FL —Richard A Driscoll, O.D. attended the Orthokeratology Academy of America Educational Conference. In keeping with Total Eye Care’s philosophy of providing a complete solution to their patients visual needs Dr. Driscoll has furthered his … Continue reading

Ocular Manifestations of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

It’s hard to find a comprehensive source for the ocular problems experienced by patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Our practice continues to be sought out by patients for help in their quest for answers to the potential ocular complications related to … Continue reading

World Glaucoma Awareness Week is March 7 to March 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS – March 6, 2010 – In honor of World Glaucoma Awareness Week (March 7 to March 13, 2010), Total Eye Care will be offering free Glaucoma Screenings on World Glaucoma Day, March 12, 2010 at … Continue reading