John F. Haarde, II, O.D. graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in biology and then attended the University of Houston College of Optometry.
In optometry school, Dr. Haarde completed his course of study in therapeutics and glaucoma care. Dr. Haarde is a therapeutic optometrist and optometric glaucoma specialist who is certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
His clinical interests involve ocular disease diagnostics as well as pre and post-surgical management. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association, and the Dallas County Optometric Association. In his spare time, Dr. Haarde enjoys golf, fishing and spending time with his wife and three kids.
After years of wearing glasses, Barbara began to notice that her world was becoming dimmer. Street signs were harder to read, colors lost their vibrancy, and even watching TV required turning the volume down and the captions up. Over six to eight months, her vision steadily deteriorated until she knew it was time to take…
The holidays often mean hopping on a plane, driving long distances, or spending time in unfamiliar environments. While you focus on packing gifts and checking itineraries, don’t forget that travel often brings extra stress for your eyes! Whether you are navigating airport security or adjusting to a relative’s home, the specialists at Sweeney Eye Associates…
As the year-end approaches, it’s time to check your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) balances. This is critical, especially for FSA holders, as most funds expire on December 31st due to the “use it or lose it” rule. The great news is that these pre-tax funds are an excellent resource for…
Seeing Clearly Doesn’t Always Mean Seeing Healthy It’s easy to think that if your vision feels fine, your eyes must be healthy. But many eye conditions—including cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease—can develop without noticeable symptoms in their early stages. At Sweeney Eye Associates, serving Sunnyvale, Richardson, and nearby Texas communities, we remind our patients…
Join Sweeney Eye Associates’ Community Food Drive This Holiday Season At Sweeney Eye Associates, we believe caring for our community goes beyond the exam room. This season, we’re proud to host a food drive to support local Texas food banks, and we invite you to join us in making a difference. From now through November…
Halloween night is one of the most exciting nights of the year, but the fun often comes with risks to your child’s eyes. From sharp costume props to dark sidewalks, preventable eye injuries are common. At Sweeney Eye Associates, we want to help you keep your kids safe while they’re trick-or-treating in the Texas night….
Autumn in Texas brings a change in weather, but it also triggers a fresh wave of allergens like ragweed, mold, and dust. If you find your eyes are red, itchy, and constantly watering, you’re likely dealing with seasonal eye allergies. Fortunately, there are several easy steps you can take to minimize your discomfort this fall….
Tired of Juggling Glasses? Your Path to Lifelong Vision May Start Here If you’re over 40 and struggling to see clearly—up close, at a distance, or both—you may be a candidate for Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE). Unlike LASIK, which reshapes the cornea, RLE replaces your eye’s natural lens with a custom-selected implant that can dramatically…
What Are Cataracts? Cataracts occur when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, causing vision to blur, dim, or distort. They often develop with age, but people with strong prescriptions can be affected earlier. The only way to restore clarity once cataracts progress is through surgery. A New Era in Vision Correction At Sweeney Eye Associates,…
Certain Medicare Advantage plans will be discontinued in select markets for 2026. Recent updates from insurance carriers indicate that certain Medicare Advantage plans will be discontinued in select markets for 2026. This is a nationwide Medicare Advantage change that may affect how your overall health coverage is administered next year — not just your eye care…
Still 20/20 After LASIK or RLE? Here’s Why You Still Need Yearly Eye Exams Vision correction procedures like LASIK and Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) can dramatically change your life for the better. But even with crisp vision, your eyes can develop conditions that don’t cause symptoms at first. Annual comprehensive exams protect your results and…
What Patients at Sweeney Eye Associates Should Know Your lens choice will shape how you see the world for the rest of your life. At Sweeney Eye Associates in North Dallas, our cataract surgeons — Dr. Patrick Sweeney and Dr. Vincent Venincasa — help you navigate today’s advanced lens options so your choice fits your…
The North Texas sun may brighten your day, but it could also be making your cataracts worse. It’s important for our patients to know that UV exposure is one of the few preventable factors known to speed up cataract progression, particularly in sunny climates like ours. If you’re waiting to have cataract surgery, you should…
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2858 N Belt Line Rd., #200
Sunnyvale, TX 75182
Richardson
3610 Shire Blvd #208
Richardson, TX 75082
