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• posted: Mar. 11, 2024

What Is LASIK Eye Surgery? LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) eye surgery is a popular refractive surgery procedure designed to correct vision problems and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2024

Preventing Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy can cause blurry vision and make everyday tasks like reading or driving difficult. Not only that, but it the disease can also lead to blindness if Read More

• posted: Feb. 02, 2024

Understanding How the Eye and All Its Components Work Your eyes contain multiple components that help them function properly. When one of these pieces does not work correctly, you can experience Read More

• posted: Jan. 11, 2024

The Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy Southwest Retina Eye Center is an ophthalmologist in Odessa committed to providing quality care and attention for every patient we serve. Diabetic retinopathy is a progressive Read More

• posted: Jan. 08, 2024

Common Risk Factors for Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetes can affect your body in several ways, including your eyes and vision. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when diabetes impacts the vessels that supply the retina Read More

• posted: Jan. 02, 2024

What To Expect Before, During, and After Surgery Thinking about surgery, especially on your eyes, can be a bit scary, right? At Southwest Retina Eye Center in Odessa, we’re here to Read More

• posted: Nov. 08, 2023

Why Do I See Objects Floating Through My Field Of Vision? If you're noticing objects in your field of vision that appear to be floating in space, you may be experiencing Read More

• posted: Oct. 04, 2023

What Types of Eye Injuries Require Emergency Treatment? An injury is never fun and an eye injury can be especially troubling. Not only is it painful but it can result in Read More

• posted: Aug. 29, 2023

What Is Glaucoma and How Is It Treated? Glaucoma can cause blurry vision and significantly impact your quality of life. At Southwest Retina Eye Center in Odessa, TX, we provide eye Read More

• posted: Aug. 02, 2023

What Are the Warning Signs of a Detached Retina? At Southwest Retina Eye Center in Odessa, TX, our ophthalmologist, Dr. Jose Mayans, takes retinal detachment cases seriously. Waiting to get treatment after Read More

• posted: Jul. 05, 2023

How Diabetes Affects Your Eyes If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, it's important to understand how the disease can affect your eyes. Southwest Retina Eye Center in Odessa, TX, we can Read More

• posted: Jun. 27, 2023

Signs You Might Have Eye Cataracts Cataracts are a common eye condition typically occurring in the natural aging process. They involve the clouding of the lens in the eye, which can Read More

• posted: May 05, 2023

Macular degeneration can affect anyone, but some people are more prone to it than others. To find out if you're at risk, and what to look for, you need to Read More